We can’t do it all,
but we can always do something,
even if it’s only
to take a breath and refresh.
JDG
Evening Peace
Every evening it’s the same.
Murphy comes and lies
beside me on the bed.
There’s no nudging
to be petted, no demands
of any kind, just a gentle purring
as her eyes softly close.
We’re together and for us
that’s enough.
JDG
Sounding Off
October sunrise
brings cooler weather as geese
honk their way southward.
JDG
Colorful Competition
Cardinal calls out
to falling yellow leaf:
“Race you to the ground!”
JDG
Momentary Magic
An ordinary
country road, shimmering in
slowly shifting mist,
adds a note of mystery
to a daily drive to work.
JDG
Cat Control
Whenever I leave
the room, Murphy scolds me for
failing to ask permission.
JDG
The Hard Part
The hardest part
of my morning walk
is before it even begins..
Once Knox and I step out the door,
all reasons to delay depart
and the day and I are off
to a brand new start.
JDG
Balancing Accounts
Today I opened a credit account
to keep track of the positive
things I do. It will help balance
the not so positive things
I know I’ll surely do.
JDG
Thoughts On Thoughts
Sometimes my thoughts,
like gray clouds,
block my inner sun,
linger a while, and then move on.
Sometimes they build into a huge storm,
but I’m learning to watch them til they’re gone.
JDG
Critical Dining
The birds and I had
breakfast together today.
They seemed perplexed at my choices.
JDG
