What if all who aspire to
or hold leadership positions
took periodic, experiential,
continuing education units
in compassion and understanding?
JDG
Wisdom Of Trees
Two trees reach out
and connect across
a man-made divide,
showing us
it can be done.
JDG
Unless We’re The Storm
We long for
a place of safety,
a center of calm
during turbulent weather
and turbulent times.
JDG
Even The Sky
Even the sky weeps
to see how we humans are
treating Earth’s children.
JDG
Slightly Singed
Start after start, page
after page and still nothing.
Inspiration’s flames
have gone out, leaving only
gray ashes of frustration.
JDG
Indecisive May
May’s stance sways between
April’s coolness and the warmth
of June. Today she
embraced April’s chilly ways;
Sunday she warmed up to June.
JDG
When In Over Our Heads
If we’re feeling lost
and at sea, it helps if we
relax, lean back, float
a bit until we’re either
found or find a way to shore.
JDG
Dietary Needs
Endlessly snacking
on food and information
will not ease our souls’
hunger. Our souls require
something far more substantial.
JDG
Selective Delights
Knox ignores the sweet
scent of honeysuckle to
attend to other
scents on the ground. Some delights
we share and some we do not.
JDG
Word Rage
When the young mess up,
it’s called folly. For us old
folks, it’s called senility.
JDG
