Vertical porch rail,

loosed from its base, gently waves

at visiting birds.

It stood firm when needed, kept

 grandkids safe. Now that job’s done.

JDG

Those deer took their time

moseying across our lawn,

pausing to nibble

on whatever struck their fancy –

the epitome of ease.

JDG

Looked out my window

at the dancing butterflies

sipping butterfly wine.

Just a short glimpse was enough

to overflow my cup.

JDG

Those towering trees

have weathered so many storms,

their survival due,

in part, to having deep roots

and knowing how and when to bend.

JDG

The sudden downpour

on my way home couldn’t

dampen my spirits

after a satisfying

afternoon spent with a friend.

JDG

Knox brings me his ball,

peers up at me, tail wagging.

I say I’m busy

with important human stuff.

Tail still wagging, he rolls his eyes.

JDG

Nothing is stirring.

I’m not asleep or dead.

Body, heart, and mind

are at rest. There’s nothing to do

but bask in beingness.

JDG

All along the road,

redbuds reach out, extending

purple blessings to

all us unrooted ones as

we hurry on our way.

                                                                                JDG

May we not let our

differences bankrupt us. Let’s

capitalize on

our ability to work

with and through them to grow more rich.

                                                                                              JDG