I want to learn from
my dog Knox who finds something
to enjoy each day
and doesn’t waste a moment
fretting about all that’s passed.
JDG
Category Archives: poetry
Fall Arrivals
The pond silently
awaits the arrival of
the migrating geese.
JDG
On This Gray Day
The clouds overhead
are still pondering whether
to let their tears fall.
JDG
After Being Away
Opening the door
to the welcoming wags of
Knox’s tail always
makes me smile as I let
his warm greeting embrace me.
JDG
Exploring The Venues
Wee hummingbird comes to the porch rail
to check what the big fuss is about
then hurries away to dine
in more colorful surroundings.
JDG
Why Hide?
Out in the open,
running here and there, that vine
proudly reveals its colors.
JDG
May We Heed His Call
Just before sunrise
when all the world is asleep,
an owl suggests we wake up.
JDG
Lesson Learned
That fawn’s mother taught
her the importance of not
being seen or heard
and she stood still and silent
as Knox and I ambled by.
JDG
Thank You, But No
As the first drops fell,
Knox looked up at the sky
as if to say,”Go away.
We don’t need your help today”.
JDG
Consumer Testing
For the past several days,
after most of the birdseed’s gone,
some ravens stop by.
They peck at a few seeds,
then nod their heads and fly away.
I guess we’ve earned their approval..
JDG
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