With a simple wag of the tail,

Knox sends waves of love

my way and lets me know

even though I might be blue

I’m solid gold to him.

JDG

A brief stopover

was all those geese needed

before they resumed their flight.

It’s too bad they couldn’t

give their honks a rest too.

JDG

There’s no arguing

with these pets of mine.

They know exactly when

they’re supposed to dine

and if I dawdle a  tiny bit

they act as though

I’ve lost my mind.

JDG

The gravel crunches

under foot as Knox and I

start our morning walk,

but he quickly leaves the road

to follow the lead of his nose.

JDG

A tiny buddha statue sits

nestled among the trees,

a small bird on his lap.

All creatures are welcome here.

JDG

It’s a winding road

from birth to death with many

unexpected stops and turns, but

I’m glad I get to make this trip

and don’t have to go alone.

JDG

Graduates from many cultures

walk across the stage –

a moving reminder that DEI

remains alive.

JDG

Watching the snow fall

as I sit indoors wrapped in

warmth, I am content.

JDG

When a heartfelt plea  

for mercy is scorned,

and the pleader denigrated,

it’s pretty clear

with whom the spirit of the lord resides.

JDG