When northern lights came

south, the stars twinkled with glee

at this show of unity.

JDG

When minds are made up,

 inner umbrellas shield from

factual downpours.

JDG

A bit of a chill

in the morning air quickened

our pace, prevented 

us from being frozen in

place – much to Knox’s approval..

JDG

From beyond the grave

you changed the lives of the living

with your unexpected gift.

You were a doctor who

brought healing to

both bodies and souls.

My heart swells with gratitude

for your caring presence in my life.

JDG

Knox looked unhappy

when he woke up. The squirrel

he thought he caught had

disappeared in the blink of

his newly awakened eyes.

JDG

The slightest rustle

of leaves reveals a small bird’s 

presence as he waits

impatiently for me to

sprinkle seed on the porch rail.

JDG

The morning stillness

wraps its arm around me as

I slowly awake.

The day’s chatter will start soon,

but for now it’s not begun.

JDG

Small. white butterflies

chase each other about, then

pause to sip nectar

from the abundance of blooms

patiently awaiting them.

JDG

From across the pond

an owl asks his persistent

question, but doesn’t

wait for an answer; therefore

he’ll always be in the dark.

JDG