My internal first responder
sometimes sees danger
where none exists.
I thank him
for his readiness
and let him know
my prefrontal cortex can handle this.
JDG
Category Archives: poetry
Cold Fact
Sometimes,
like a tree in winter,
we’re stripped bare
in preparation
for a fresh start.
JDG
Nature’s Reminder
Sun-lit day, cloudless sky –
nature’s reminder
that nothing, not even
the darkest of times
lasts forever.
JDG
Retreat Center
Plenty of reasons
to worry, but my body
is at peace so when
my mind starts its spiel,
I’ll listen from my center.
JDG
Squabble At The Dog Park
All the dogs watched as
two owners squared off. It seems
some humans are poorly trained.
JDG
Perennial Pattern
The squirrels can always find
something to bicker about
and unfortunately
so can we.
JDG
January Jumble
Dogs frolic
at the dog park
as owners
discuss disturbing
Washington news.
JDG
When Things Fall Apart
Clear minds,
warm hearts,
steady hands
hold us together
when things fall apart.
JDG
January 6, 2021
In one day,
hope and despair,
acceptance and denial,
dignity and dishonor,
courage and cowardice,
inspiration and incitement,
order and anarchy
all on full display.
JDG
Nature Requests Your Presence
Fog hugged fields and roads
this morning – a natural
invitation to slow down.
JDG
