If only there was

 medication  for the pain

cruelty causes.

JDG

 Wrapping yourself in

a crazy patchwork quilt of

 pets, family and friends.

JDG

Reminded once more

of the many things I have

to be grateful for.

JDG

Every day Knox finds

tail-wagging joy and invites

me to find it too.

JDG

In spite of sitting

drenched in light, enlightenment

remains out of sight.

JDG

When told to cool off,

the weather took offense

and left a heated reply.

JDG

He was so busy

looking for answers that he

forgot to question.

JDG

Blue jay harasses

female cardinal. Male cardinal

swoops down. Makes things right.

JDG

I watch as a bright

red cardinal darts to a tree.

No darting for me.

JDG

Small, furry body,

pressed against my thigh – gentle

purring brings me home.

JDG