Author Archives: Joan

Still Waters

How many times have I said to myself,

I can’t be in

two places

at once,

but

when

I saw

the full moon

reflected in

the still pond, I thought, “Oh, that’s how it’s done.”

                                                                                          JDG

 

Golden Grace

At the post office

filling out forms to return

Jimmy’s unopened meds.

Woman behind the counter

asks me what kind of dog I have.

I burst into tears.

She calls a coworker to tend her station.

“Meet me at the door around the corner.“ 

I go. She opens the door.

“Come here, hon. It’s hard. I know.

They’re like family.”

She hugs me.

Her name is Grace.

                                                              JDG

 

 

 

Evensong

Across empty fields, acres apart,

dogs howl soulfully

at the partial moon.

I, standing in the dark.

join my song to theirs

and together we serenade the rising moon.

                                                                        JDG

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a reminder of the joy

of simply being here?

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Tossed And Scattered

Where will they settle,

these leaves tossed by a restless

wind – much like my scattered thoughts?

                                                                      JDG

Seasonal Play

Autumn tones down its act,

preparing for

Winter’s somber show.

                                                 JDG

 

 

Navigational Intent

Starting where I am –

reactive in heart and mind –

I’ll actively say

yes (when I remember) and

mindfully move on from there.

                                                       JDG