Do you think trees question
their right to take root,
to branch out, to leaf,
to glisten in the sun,
to drop their leaves
when the days grow
short and cold?
Maybe we could learn
to question less.
Maybe we could learn
to live more like trees.
JDG
Give And Take
I surrender my day
into night’s waiting arms.
Together we sing
a tender song,
bidding my day goodnight.
JDG
Brief But Sincere
If they could receive emails,
I’d send a joint one
to sun, moon, and stars
thanking them for their gift
of unsolicited light.
JDG
On The Road
Walking as the rain
began. First a worm, then some
ants crossed our path. Hope
they will find some shelter soon
as Knox and I head for home.
JDG
Unexpected Encounters
When we hit a road block,
it can help to idle awhile
until we find the best way
to get to where we want to go.
JDG
Morning Meeting
Freshly mowed grass
receives slowly rising sun
with a sparkling smile.
JDG
A Moving Surprise
A sudden burst of
energy as I move to
music from my youth.
I find I can dance and play
in a graceful, ageless way.
JDG
(With gratitude to Denise Medved, designer of Ageless Grace and Janie Peterson, our trainer.)
Prelude
Evening arrives with
the deer reclaiming the yard
as their own, grazing,
relaxed but vigilant, as
we, too, wait for night to fall.
JDG
Beginnings
If we wait for ideal conditions
before we begin,
we probably won’t start.
Why not begin somewhere
between possibility and perfection ?
JDG
Holdings
The blue, ceramic box
Sami made is broken,
but even if it can’t be fixed,
I’ll keep it because
it still holds pencils and memories.
JDG
