Whether in full leaf
or totally bare, a tree’s
always completely there..
JDG
Author Archives: Joan
True Blue
In spite of the heat,
those bachelor buttons stood by
the side of the road and waved.
JDG
Early Morning Exchange
Black beak open wide,
that raven pronounces
his satisfaction with the seed
spread before him.
I acknowledge his appreciation
with a nod and a smile.
JDG
Have You Heard?
This summer morning
the bees were all buzzing from
their honeysuckle rush.
JDG
Inside And Out
The poet in us
moves through the world
dancing with whatever it meets.
JDG
In Clover
On a morning hop –
two baby rabbits and one
adoring mother.
JDG
A Real Alternative
Instead of waiting
for the other shoe to drop,
let’s put on our shoes and walk.
JDG
Touch And Go
Standoff in the sky:
brightly shining sun versus
scattered clouds of gloom.
JDG
A Dog Of Discerning Taste
Knox gave the blackberries
a sniff, but decided
they didn’t meet his standards;
however, some deer droppings did.
JDG
Neighbors With Wings
Every day they’re less skittish
as they expectantly await
the spreading of the seed.
JDG
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