It’s not possible
for Knox to leave a squirrel
unchased or a stick alone.
He doesn’t understand
how it is that I and others can.
JDG
Author Archives: Joan
Good Catch
Across the almost still pond
the gentlest of ripples
catch the morning light
as nearby trees nod their approval.
JDG
Cardinal Moment
Blue jay harasses
female cardinal. Male cardinal
swoops down. Makes things right.
JDG
Making Space
An unfamiliar
peace visited her and she
had the sense to ask
it to linger and to think,
perhaps, about moving in.
JDG
For Crying Out Loud
Rooster crows at dawn.
Cows moo their misery at
being awakened.
JDG
Power Dining
With plenty of room
to eat standing up, a young
squirrel prefers to
dine upside down, thus taunting
the cats watching through the glass.
JDG
Come
All along the way
trees wave at us, inviting
us to join them in
the greening of the world.
JDG
To Dance Or Not To Dance
These rainy days aren’t
meant for dancing even if
you’re the dancing kind.
Let’s wait for the storm to pass
then dance shoeless in the grass.
JDG
Advance Notice
Rush of wind in trees.
rush of birds to the feeder.
all preparing for the storm.
JDG
Aging In Place
More often than not,
I’m the oldest in the room.
I try hard to look
patient and wise, but they look
surprised that I’m still alive.
JDG
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