Overnight, fairies came

and spread icing over the yard.

Knox barked his thanks

for this home delivery

and dove right in.

                                                        JDG

I remember when, like Knox,

I began the day

with play.

I forget how and why

I was pulled away.

                                         JDG

In these stress filled times

sometimes a coherent thought

crosses my mind,

but I’m too weary

to pursue it.

                                         JDG

Knox looks at me

with inquiring eyes, then sits.

Hope for a tasty treat

springs eternal

In his doggy chest.

                                               JDG

The night sky,

far away,

listens in silence,

offers a larger perspective.

I relax.

                                           JDG

Outside, the temperature

Is just right

even when

there’s so much

political hot air.

                                          JDG

As evening

slowly approaches,

the setting sun

leaves a parting kiss

causing the sky to blush.

                                     JDG

One thousand and one games of tug of war,

 an equal number of fetch the ball

and I bet you’ll never guess

who grew tired first.

Knox or me?

                                                            JDG

We drivers create

quite a stir 

among the fallen leaves.

They’re moved to

rise again and dance.

                                    JDG

The dreary weather

has gotten

to the birds. 

They’re  squabbling over

Invisible seed.

                                         JDG