A sigh of pleasure

when I discover

even with a mask

I can breathe in

the fresh scents of Spring.

                                             JDG

A tiny sparrow

and a large cardinal

dine side by side

on the wide porch railing.

No need to rush.

                                     JDG

As trees and flowers

bud and bloom,

it leads me to ask what is

 budding and blooming

in me and in you?

                               JDG

Sunny, but windy

and a bit cold.

Let’s play down

windy and cold

and amplify sunny.

                              JDG

When tensions flare, 

what if

we looked for 

the divine

that’s also there?

                           JDG

Knox got his first

puppuccino from Starbucks

and signaled his pleasure

with a contented slurp

and a big puppy grin.

                                           JDG

I tell my grandkids

that what they call

my wrinkles are really

wisdom waves.

They remain unconvinced.

                                           JDG

Some trees hint of green.

Others bide their time.

After all, it’s not a race.

Everything moves

at its own pace.

                                  JDG

Two hours at the dog park

brings Knox

a joyous romp with friends

and me

an evening of peace.

                                         JDG

In the midst

of all this snow and ice,

I understand more than ever

the wisdom of

letting sleeping dogs lie.

                                                JDG