Under cloudless skies

cardinals, bluejays, woodpeckers,

crows, and ravens dined,

but, of course, they were soon joined

by their neighbors, the squirrels.

JDG

In our fast paced world

of speed and multitasking,

it takes discipline

to pause, slow down, take a breath,

focus, and simply savor.

JDG

,

Rounding a sharp carve,

I saw a small squirrel and feared

it was too late, but

 he was both a quick thinker

and an amazing runner.

JDG

As I try to write,

the cat keeps nudging my hand.

I guess she wants some

modifications made now

while she can oversee them.

JDG

In our house we have

living clocks. They never miss

a beat. They’ll always 

let us know when it’s time to

 wake up, get up, spread the food.

JDG

You’ll never guess what

a little bird told me, but

I’ll give you a hint.

It all had to do with birds,

squirrels, rising sun, and seeds.

JDG

Separated by

a panel of sliding glass

we’re able, squirrels,

birds, cats, and I, to find peace

sharing a meal together.

JDG

It seems the deer had

a luncheon date near my porch,

but Knox objected

so they hurriedly moved on

to a more welcoming place.

JDG

Just ask any dog;

sometimes people are mean and

sometimes they are kind.

You need to pay attention

to any signal they send.

JDG