For a bird that looks

so ominous, that raven

always dines in peace,

doesn’t threaten smaller birds,

joins them for their morning feast.

JDG

I woke up to find

the land around me was now

an outdoor sauna

through which I was unprepared

to walk but Knox disagreed.

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Strolling leisurely

across the shadow filled lawn

were three baby deer

closely watched by their mothers

who munched on the still damp grass.

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Hummingbirds and bees

sip nectar from their favorite

bush, but few blossoms

remain. Soon they’ll move on, but

not without a kiss goodbye.

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Powerless we sit

in the dark, hoping at last

for a glimpse of light,

but it looks like it won’t come

’til the rising of the sun.

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Through the morning haze

three small deer slowly stroll by, 

but when they spot us,

they dash for the woods before 

 we even have time to speak.

JDG

Along the way home

I passed through thundering rain,

gray skies, and sunshine,

yet every person I met

was pleasant, helpful, and kind.

JDG

Slow moving gray clouds

dominate the sky for now,

but behind the scenes,

the sun begins its ascent

and hints of brightness peek through.

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After the sun set,

a heavy mist rushed out

to greet the ocean,

leaving us to marvel at

their meeting’s haunting beauty.

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Dazzled by the sun,

that wild honeysuckle

sings out its sweet song,

inviting the Queen Anne’s Lace

and daisies to sing along.

JDG