When I chose “open”

as my guiding word for 2024,

I didn’t think the universe

would respond with

the stench of skunk,

the loss of heat,

and the need to quarantine.

 It looks like what my choice opened

was a great  big can of worms.

JDG

I discovered my good friends

are really good when

I got mixed up and arrived

a week early for our visit.

Instead of greeting me

with open mouths, they

welcomed me with laughter

and wide open arms.

JDG

Pink clouds linger

as the sun slowly sets.

Are they embarrassed

to say goodbye so soon

after storm’s darkness

filled the sky?

JDG

Watching the trees sway

in the wind reminds me

it’s possible to be

both rooted and flexible.

JDG

In the hurry of

our lives, we often fail to listen

to the soft call of joy.

JDG

After yesterday’s

cold, gray, gloom, it feels good to

watch the leaves sparkle

in the sun. Let’s receive the gift

of today with a sparkle all our own.

JDG

 Your arrival brings a bit of color

 to our dining experience

this cold, rainy day.

JDG