When push comes to shove

at the bird feeder, some birds

fight; others take flight.

JDG

Just watching the flames

in the fireplace dance brings

me a quiet joy.

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The sun adds a light

note to winter’s rendition

of grayness and gloom.

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Before the sun leaves,

it gives the pond a final

caress, whispering, “I’ll be back.”

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Two contented cats

rest on my bed, their purrs

lulling me to sleep.

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In all the flurry

the squirrels made, that small bird

just sat and observed.

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Sun and rain agreed

to join each other for some

early morning play.

JDG

Black Eyed Susan’s wink

at bees who won’t stop buzzing

about delicious nectar.

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Rooster crows at dawn.

Cows moo their misery at

being awakened.

 JDG

Hummingbirds shimmer

 as they sip sweet nectar on

these post rain filled days.

JDG