Amidst all the green,
a patch of bright red, fallen
leaves – it’s June. I scan
the trees for a clue to help
solve this natural mystery.
JDG
Category Archives: poetry
A Recurring Gift
I smile as
I listen to the laughter
in the living room.
The grandkids bring
it with them when they come.
JDG
Listening
This Sunday instead
of listening to sermons
or breaking news, I
listened to birds singing to
each other – a wordless peace.
JDG
Sparks
Early morning sun
brings a sparkle to the day
as Knox, patrolling
for squirrels, spots a large rabbit
and runs to investigate.
JDG
Love At The Bird Feeder
Over and over
that male woodpecker found
the just right seed for
his wife. Female cardinal nudged
her still oblivious mate.
JDG
It Comes In Waves
When fatigue forces
us to slow down, take a break,
get some rest, we can
either fight or float. The choice
is ours. Let’s not rock the boat.
JDG
Flowery Greeting
Daisies and clover
give Queen Anne’s Lace a wink,
welcoming her arrival.
JDG
Morning Show
Buttercups glisten
in morning dew as birds sing
love songs to one another.
JDG
A Natural Question
Bunny sits beneath
near-by bush,
watching squirrels
and birds feed.
Is he wondering why
he wasn’t invited?
JDG
What We Bring
Began my walk carrying a list
of things that needed to be done,
none of which involved having fun.
Watched Knox sniff the ground,
find a spot, and roll around.
Took a cue from him.
Tossed my list aside.
Joined the bird singalong,
rocked and rolled inside.
Returned home singing
a different song.
JDG
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