In good times and bad,

an early morning walk helps

us get a move on.

JDG

Singing in the rain,

the birds thanked me for their feast.

The squirrels didn’t give a peep.

JDG

This year Summer chose

not to rush in and push Spring

hurriedly aside.

JDG

Cardinal plays leapfrog

with three cowbirds as they dine.

They are not amused.

JDG

The low of cows greets

the morning sun. Perhaps they’re

asking if it plans to stay.

JDG

When that worry flag

starts waving, I’m learning to

nod and walk away.

JDG

Gave myself a hug.

Told myself, though not perfect,

I’m still pretty good.

JDG

Yes, the lights went out,

but I had time to grab light

makers before night crawled in.

JDG

Morning air fills with

songs of lilting joy. Knox finds

his among the sticks.

JDG