There’s less conflict

at the feeder when

most of the seed is gone.

Maybe when stomachs are full,

there’s less appetite for fight.

JDG

After many days of brisk winds,

today is suddenly still.

I let that stillness be my guide

and after many days of busyness,

I slow down and softly settle in.

JDG

Sometimes what we need most

is an engaged witness –

one who offers us attentive presence

and a silence so open and deep

that we can hear our own heart speak.

JDG