Rain, slow and steady,

gently reminds us

life’s not a speeding contest.

JDG

They

dance to their own music,

sing their own songs –

these playful rebels

in a Walmart world

where cash registers

reign supreme.

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(With gratitude to Thomas who is one of them and who playfully coined the term, “Walmart World”.

As the rain drew near

and thunder filled the air,

birds rushed to quickly 

snatch a bite before

they retired for the night.

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Though there’s plenty of food

and plenty of space, those doves

still flutter, peck, and chase.

Sometimes even birds of peace

set aside the golden rule

 that was taught in Sunday school. 

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Chose not to labor today,

 but Knox insisted

we take the time to smell

what to him were roses,

but to me? …I’d rather not say.

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I look out the window

to an ever-changing view

as I muddle my way

toward meaning and find 

my windows to the world expand.

JDG

The rising sun calls.

The gentle breeze beckons.

Knox gives me a nudge,

suggests we say yes. 

Feeling outnumbered, I

join them for a walk.

JDG