No words were needed.
Amidst the tears a look was
exchanged, a smile
was shared, and for a moment
their quite different worlds were joined.
JDG
Category Archives: tanka
When The Sun Sets
When the sun sets on
this cold winter day, may we
find satisfaction
in the warmth we were able
to bring and the light we shared.
JDG
Love Challenge
If I surrender
my need to be right, then I
can better hear you
and the place from which I speak
will have room enough for two.
JDG
National Bird Watch
Not that there aren’t eagles
out there, but it helps to know
if what you’re seeing
are soaring common crows or
just bewildered mockingbirds.
JDG
Looking In, Reaching Out
We’ve seen reflections
of the best in us and the
worst in us on the
national news. Together
may we help the best to thrive.
JDG
Winter Wonderland
Winter wonderland
leaves parents wondering how
long before kids go
back to school and kids wondering
how to get the snow to stay.
JDG
Winter Watch
Airborne colors mixed
with snow’s flurry of white.
One with red wings perched
and peered inside, curious
about those nesting within.
JDG
What We Can Do
What judgement closes
compassion can open, and
even if we can’t
agree, we can acknowledge
each other’s humanity.
JDG
A Cardinal Reminder
Just when the world seems
drained of color, a cardinal
reminder stops by
and with a nod of its red
head, asks me to look once more.
JDG
A Dog’s Gotta Do What A Dog’s Gotta Do
Seeing he didn’t
want to rally and walk, she
lured him with a treat.
He grabbed it quickly and ran
leaving her with leash in hand.
JDG
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