We can be so intent

on moving forward

that we fail to see

the value of

taking a step back.

JDG

Looking out my window,

warmed by the sight of the sun

filtering through the trees,

leaving patterns of light and shadow

on the grass below.

JDG

Knox looks at me, heaves a sigh,

seems to wonder why, why, why

I’ll always join him for a walk

but for a hearty lawn roll

my answer’s always no, no, no.

JDG

When talk gets stormy

 and rough, we need

 an early warning system,

alerting us to seek shelter

in wordless compassion.

JDG

Knox doesn’t need a map

to guide him home

after he dashes off 

in pursuit of critters

by himself, all alone.

JDG

After traveling the world

in search of magic,

who would have guessed

they’d discover

it lies within.

JDG

It takes warmth

to melt the frozen places

in and around us.

Coldness keeps us

frozen in place.

JDG

Amidst the snow,

sleet, and freezing rain,

the fire indoors brings

warmth and comfort

to Knox, two cats, and me.

JDG

Blue evening sky

backs up chorus

of bare limbed trees

in a poignant tribute

to the passage of time..

JDG

Sometimes this stew

I call my life

gets brought to a brisk boil

and needs to

be placed on simmer.

JDG