The irises wave

hello to the rain, The day’s

off to a good start.

Knox hesitates at the door.

A good start? He’s not so sure.

JDG

Though I sometimes feel

separate and alone, it just

 takes a furry paw

rubbing against my leg to

show me my misconception.

JDG

Watching Knox survey

his kingdom as he slowly

strolls through grass covered

with morning dew, I give thanks

for this place we both call home.

JDG

 Two cardinals, one bright

red, the other a bit dull,

fly to the bird feeder

where they find a morsel of food

 and a bit of romance.

JDG

There’s no need to read

between the lines. Knox does not

hesitate. He tells

it straight and is dismayed when

I understand but say no.

JDG

Saturday at last

but why did I think I could 

linger in bed, start 

the day slow when cats and Knox

clearly had another plan?

JDG

Come, Wind of Reason,

gently dismantle this

castle of doubt I have built.

It matters not who gave me

the bricks. I built it myself.

JDG

Early morning fog,

both inner and outer, makes

day’s start much harder,

but with time and persistence, 

clearing eventually comes.

JDG

If only I could

pull a switch and find instant

transformation, but

sadly I have to first note

the need and then switch within.

JDG

Someplace within me

there’s peace and understanding,

but sometimes I must

open Anger’s tightly closed

door and walk through to find it.

JDG