They tried to tell me,

those early rising birds,

that the day would go smoother

if I joined them in song.

As I opened my mouth

to sing along , I heard

a low groan, “Oh no… please,

not another crow.”

JDG

Though often unnoticed,

breath is our constant companion

until the last. It’s with us in good times

and bad giving us the energy

we need. Let’s take a few minutes

to honor the remarkable gift it is.

JDG

Day after day passed,

and several words came.

I tried them out, but

they weren’t quite right,

not for now, not for this year.

And then finally the word

and the moment came.

“Enough” will serve as my touchstone

and guide this year.

JDG

It seems unlikely,

but maybe the sun won’t let

gray have the final say today.

JDG

When the mind thinks up

reasons not to do what matters,

let’s turn to the heart

for a second opinion.

JDG

Even in the cold

birds sing, showing us what is

possible if we just tried.

JDG

I watch the ravens come and go

from their nearby nest.

Perhaps they built it there

to watch over me.

JDG

Every night Murphy comes

and curls up by my side

as we both drift off to sleep

warmed by the presence

of each other.

JDG

It’s not just about

money. It’s about how we

add to or subtract

from our resources to further

kindness, understanding, and care.

JDG

I open the door.

Knox steps put,

takes a sniff, turns around,

walks back in.

One skunk meet and greet

was enough.

JDG