The day was hot and sunny,
but a sudden downpour
brought sighs of relief.
JDG
Category Archives: poetry
Summer Fling
No sun overhead,
but a tiny yellow bird
sits on the porch rail,
and with a toss of its head,
flings us kernels of delight.
JDG
Willful Disregard
Judging from the whines
and moans. Knox is filing yet
another complaint
with the universe over
my failure to heed his pleas.
JDG
In Conclusion
After a lifetime
of service, it can be hard
to see your best way
to serve is to step aside
and make room for another.
JDG
Late Arrival
Thirsty bushes, plants,
and trees greet the long-awaited
rain whole heartedly.
JDG
They’re Better Together
When our hearts and minds
disagree, it helps if we
can find a way for
both of them to open up
and try to hear each other.
JDG
Here But Not There
In between moments
are difficult
for our impatient selves,
but if we use them
for honest observation
and gentle reflection,
they might tell us
what we need to know.
JDG
Cause And Effect
Many assumptions.
Few questions..
Little understanding.
Broken connection.
JDG
Purple Pleasure
A burst of purple
blooms insured our morning walk
wouldn’t be a bust.
JDG
Dogged
In my rush I can
fail to see the beseeching
eyes of Knox. He then
throws in a few pitiful
moans and, if all else fails, barks.
JDG
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