Echoes of times past

and joy in the present moment

marked the recent days with 

my dear high school friend.

JDG

The sound of ocean waves

washing over the sandy shore

carries me to another time, another place,

one that exists no more.

I linger there a little while

before I return to this time, this place

gently restored and refreshed.

JDG

I’ve had houses

On islands

In woods

In farmlands

On creeks

All have been homes!

My roots are in the sandy beach and rocky creek…

Waves splash,

seagulls soar,

mind and body rest.

JDG

They must be a courting couple,

those two brown cranes

having a heated discussion

while in flight. Let’s hope

once they’ve aired their differences,

they’ll kiss and make up.

JDG

Still in diapers

my friend’s great grandson

won’t be stopped.

His secret powers?

Determination with a dash

of  cleverness, laughter,

and humorous circumnavigation.

JDG