Slowly rising mist

sways gently in the sun just

as the day’s begun.

Let’s join with mist and sun in

bringing gentleness and light.

JDG

September sunlight

strokes the pond, reminding us

to treasure its warmth

and light especially when

the times appear cold and bleak.

JDG

Mama rabbit found

a safe place for her babies

beneath our side porch.

Every now and then, they come

hopping out much to her dismay.

JDG

Whatever they saw,

it made them spook, those young deer,

and away they ran

in search of a better place 

where they might leisurely graze.

JDG

She may be in her

sunset years, but she still looks

forward to the next 

sunrise and a day filled with

shining possibilities.

JDG

I want to learn from 

 my dog Knox who finds something

to enjoy each day

and doesn’t waste a moment

fretting about all that’s passed.

JDG

Opening the door

to the welcoming wags of 

Knox’s tail always

makes me smile as I let

his warm greeting embrace me.

JDG

That fawn’s mother taught

her the importance of not

being seen or heard

and she stood still and silent

as Knox and I ambled by.

JDG

Relishing cool days

in August while they last,

learning to treasure

each golden moment along

with the not so golden ones.

JDG

In its search for light

that tree’s branch took a few twists,

but finally found

what it was looking for. Now

it gives birds a place to rest.

JDG