It seems the sun has

gone undercover as it

quietly observes

 the ocean make contact with 

its shifty cohort, the shore.

JDG

That raven made it 

absolutely clear. He has

a right to free speech

and he is more than willing

to fully exercise it.

JDG

As the deer slowly

make their way across the lawn

lowering their heads

to snatch a morsel or two

of grass, the sun stokes their backs..

JDG

On these few acres

the wild and the tamed find

 sanctuary and,

for the most part, are able

to live together in peace.

JDG

I tried to follow

that ancient wisdom and when

the rain paused, I took

Knox for a walk but sadly 

he dallied and we got wet.

JDG

Hope joined with action

is what makes a difference.

In good times and bad,

things are more likely to be

successful when we have both.

JDG

I think he wants to

join us inside as he keeps

coming to the door..

After all, it is drizzling

outside and pretty hot too.

JDG

Misty memories

of a much younger me

riding my first bike

with a bit of a wobble

and then later with no hands.

JDG

There they sit, perched high

in the trees, eyes focused on

the porch rail below,

attentively waiting for

the arrival of bird seed.

JDG

It was just those two

ambling across the damp yard

this cloudy morning,

pausing every now and then

to lower their heads and graze.

JDG