He let it be known
he’d been patient long enough
and it was way past time
for him to visit his beloved dog park.
Subtlety is not his strength.
JDG
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Each tree has its own
shade of green. There’s no fuss
over which shade is best.
Each is firmly rooted in
its own identity.
JDG
In Difficult Times
I find comfort in
the green of plants, shrubs, and trees:
Nature’s remedy.
JDG
A Holding Place
When I’m angry, sad,
or worried. these rolling hills
I call home, hold me
steady until heart and mind,
body and soul can realign.
JDG
She Reached
She reached for the moon
and almost touched it before
the moon cradled her.
JDG
Slowly, Ever So Slowly
Slowly, ever so slowly,
I’m beginning to see
how I amplify my suffering
weaving stories made up
of “If onlys”.
JDG
In Memory Of Junie Myers
She always found a way,
even on the darkest of dark roads,
to bring light, love, and laughter
to the journey. She walked with us
through really rough patches
when the winds were howling
and lightning filled the air.
And when the sun broke through
or the full moon rose,
she was there too – sharing
a funny dog video or an inspiring tale.
It’s hard to imagine walking
without her by our side,
diet coke in hand.
JDG
A Typical Exchange
Knox: “Whimper, whimper, whimper.
Me: “What is it, Boy?”
Knox: “Dog Park, Dog Park, Dog Park.”
Me: “Not right now, Buddy.”
Knox: “Whimper, whimper, whimper.”
Me: “It’s not all about you, my friend.”
Knox: “Whimper, whimper, whimper, But, whimper, whimper, whimper, it should be.”
Me: “Give me a break.”
Knox: “Woof. That’s my point. Dog Park, Dog Park, Dog Park. Break, Break, Break.”
Me: “Not now. Not now. Not Now.”
Knox: (Deep sigh. Shakes head. Lies down. Soft moan. “When will she ever learn? When?”
JDG
Knox And The Crow
Knox watched and listened
to the scolding crow,
then glancing at the birdseed,
he wagged his tail,
shook his head.
” I don’t even like that stuff,” he said.
JDG
For Joe and Kamala
May you have courage and strength,
because you will need it.
May you have energy and good health,
because you will need it.
May your spouses be strong
because you will need them to be.
May your advisors tell you the truth,
not what they think you want to hear.
May you listen to all sides
before making decisions.
May you work well together
and respect each other.
May you form good relationships
on both sides of the aisle.
May you reunite this country
because you will have to.
May you surpass your own expectations
because the future of our country is in your hands.
aholdingplace 