Leaping from rail
to branch to trunk,
squirrels perform
their acrobatic routine.
The jays are not impressed.
JDG
Author Archives: Joan
Question For This And Other Days
Why did that bird, that squirrel,
that rabbit, that deer
take that path and not another?
Why do any of us
take the paths we do?
JDG
So Close
After endless days
of heat and rain
come cooler days
and smiling sun.
Fall’s around the bend.
JDG
A Prayer For Dark Times
You who know no boundaries of time and space,
please help us see
into the
heart of
things.
JDG
Persistent Visitor
I don’t know what it is
about this place
that the toads seem to trust,
but when I opened
the door for the cat,
her toad friend hopped in.
The next thing I know
he’ll probably request
a tonic with gin.
JDG
All Set
As I come and go
that field of bright sunflowers
smiles back at me.
JDG
Perennial Question
It could go either way,
sunshine or rain.
Which will you help it to be?
JDG
Stymied
Can’t meet in Rumi’s
field when a wall of harsh words
restricts our access.
JDG
On The Stump
If trees could talk, I don’t think they’d raise their
voices in praise
of the way
we treat
them.
JDG
Amidst It All, There’s This
Small yellow bird
drinks from fountain.
Young deer grazes nearby.
Bunnies hop across field.
Soft breeze ruffles leaves.
White clouds slide through sky.
JDG
