Looking for some fun,
Murphy approaches sleeping
friends one by one, gives
a hiss when she can’t rally
them. Looks at me. Not you too?
JDG
Speechless
Opened present.
looked inside.
Teary eyes.
JDG
Dog Wisdom
Knox is teaching me
that wonder abounds, but
we must take the time to look,
and when we spot it, it’s ok
to bark with joyous appreciation.
JDG
Reverie
Day of misty rain.
Snuggled inside,
exploring inner terrain.
JDG
Santa Ties
Aging Santa sighed
when asked how
he identified.
Finally he replied,
“Is there a slot for
merry and wise?”.
JDG
Making Merry
Tis the day before
Christmas and all through the house
chaos reigns, but there’s no mouse.
JDG
Don’t Give Up
The flickering light
of compassionate thought
can strengthen with time
until it becomes a trusted guide.
JDG
Behind Slammed Doors
He heard the sadness
beneath her harsh words.
came and sat by her side,
and placed his paw upon her leg.
Together they sat while she cried.
JDG
Disregarding The Evidence
Certainty is an illusion,
but we prefer it
to the uncomfortable truth.
JDG
Recently
The weather can’t seem
to make up its mind It must
identify as whatever.
JDG
