Author Archives: Joan

Listen

Even in the midst

of devouring red,

of disintegrating black,

of stultifying grey,

we can hear the call of green.

                                               JDG

Moody Monday

Wishing the rain would

wash away the mind’s debris,

water hope instead.

                                              JDG

My Place

I put out the food,

but nature has the final 

say on who will dine

and when today. Woodpeckers,

squirrels, cardinals, and jays,

juncos, doves, and chickadees

all drop by and enjoy.

~

I am filled with delight

as I sit and watch and wait.

                                                           JDG

Virginia Trees And Us

Right now a few bend over in despair,

others hold onto the past,

many put out cautious feelers,

and some spring forward,

blooming with hope.

                                                JDG

Mindful Lessons In Chaotic Times

Twice today, in two different places,

I saw two birds in the road.

The dove seemed to be resting, 

the Canada goose crossing,

but because of drivers’ watchful care,

both lived to fly another day.

                                                              JDG

A Whole New World

Feeling young and oh so cool,

readying to invite my first client

to teleconference with me,

I looked at the screen in shock.

 Old lady me stared back, looking perplexed

and anything but cool.

~

I wonder,

can teleconferencing hosts be photoshopped?

                                                                       JDG

Mood Management

When I’m anxious 

or out of sorts,

if I get out pen and paper

I can write myself right again.

                                                JDG