They say the whole
is greater than the sum
of the parts, but they’re
misquoting Aristotle who
said the whole is something
besides the parts.
It seems that’s part of the problem
with words: they can lead us
down some rabbit holes.
JDG
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Priming the Hearth
Reblogged from my son’s and my joint poetry blog, mondosedoka.com
All along our walk,
Knox selects sticks and carries
them home, holding them aloft.
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He knows winter comes
and possessing a warm heart
wants to assure yours won’t freeze.
Song of the Night Bird
Reblogged this post from my son.
Faith is a small bird
singing bravely in the dark
heralding the Dawn.
A Warm Gesture
Sun, clouds, and sky
put on a fiery show,
delighting us
before tomorrow’s storm.
JDG
Benediction
Following the disappearing sun,
darkness slowly crept
across the horizon
and was soon joined
by a scattering of stars
and a pale crescent moon
softly wishing us a good night.
JDG
Dog Days
Thought for the Week
Lily, a six-year-old Great Dane, had lost both of her eyes due to a rare medical condition. She’d also lost the will to live. Until one day another Great Dane named Maddison came into her life. Maddison began “walking” Lily every day, guiding her with gentle but firm nudges, insisting she keep going. Lily’s depression was soon displaced by an unbreakable bond of friendship with Maddison. Now neither will go anywhere without the other.
You know that thingabout dogs being loyal best friends and all that? Well, it’s true. Maybe they should set up “human obedience schools” to teach us how to givelike Maddison and gratefully receivelikeLily.
Happy Dog Days!
Meanwhile
Sitting here waiting –
For the beginning
or for the end?
I do not know.
Meanwhile,
I have this moment.
Let me settle in.
JDG
Red And Blue
One red bird and one
blue bird share the same platform
and peacefully dine,
a feat much yearned for by some
of the red and blue humankind.
JDG
Today’s Quote
A Timely Quote Reblogged From Soul Gathering
On The Other Side
Big black ant
crosses gravel road.
I hope he finds
what he’s looking for.
JDG
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