Even though Sami
had walked me through each step which
I diligently
wrote down, I couldn’t upload
the image with my poem.
JDG
( Stay tuned for the poem and accompanying image. Sami will be home soon for Christmas break.)
Where The Heart Is
Just over the hill
and around the bend,
next to the large pond
surrounded by trees,
lies my small, round house.
No matter the season
or the hour, I know
I will be greeted by
an assortment of creatures,
indoors and out,
welcoming me home,
checking to see
if I remembered
to bring treats.
JDG
Rest Assured
Sometimes you don’t know
how much you needed a rest
until you get one,
and then, before you know it,
it’s time to get up and go.
JDG
Fall’s Shifting Self
Gold leaves and red
have fallen away,
leaving branches
starkly etched against
an ever-changing sky…
The beauty now
is of a different kind.
JDG
Metaphor In The Making
Brown, rigid leaf,
yellow, limber dandelion
briefly meet on common ground.
JDG
Interestingly Enough
Knox doesn’t share my
interest in poetry. I
don’t share his interest
in sticks, but somehow we share
an interest in each other.
JDG
Long And Short Of It
A long drive
is much shorter
when shared with
a long-time friend.
JDG
Within And Without
Outside it’s cold and dark.
Sitting on the couch,
Knox snuggled by my side,
I breathe in warmth and light
and breathe out gratitude.
JDG
In This Together
Knox’s learning curve
is faster than mine,
but he’s willing to work with me
which sure beats
either resident cat.
JDG
A Reunion Long Delayed
For most of my life,
my mind and body have not
been on speaking terms.
Now they’ve begun to converse
and we all feel more complete.
JDG
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