Out our way Knox is used to

being the biggest dog around,

but yesterday Bella stole his crown.

He sized things up in a flash

and invited her to run and dash

’cause play beats crowns any day.

JDG

The morning choir

of cacophonous crows

could definitely use 

some fine tuning.

JDG

Upon my return

Knox wiggles and howls.

It might be from joy. 

It could be a rebuff, but

one thing’s clear –

I’ve been gone long enough.

JDG

What a joy it is

 to suddenly stumble

upon an essential

 aspect of ourselves

that, long ago in an effort

to please, we buried alive,

and to find, though buried, 

it remains very much alive.

JDG

Breath well spent-

laughing,

walking,

listening,

talking,

singing the song of life.

JDG

Slight frost on fallen leaves,

scent of woodsmoke in the air,

smiling pumpkins on the porch,

kids’ mounting excitement

as they picture tomorrow’s treats …

JDG

Peach colored skies

announce the sun’s near arrival.

Knox and I walk,

hoping its visit will last.

JDG