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
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
Taking a deep dive
into life’s rough waters
can be frightening,
but beneath the storm-tossed surface
a stillness can be found.
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