Knox and I stop by the woods

 on a non- snowy evening  and look up.

Things aren’t sparkling down here,

but up there?  Sparkles everywhere!

                                                         JDG

The past three days we’ve stepped outside

in a variety of garb –

short sleeved shirts and blouses,

slick rain apparel,

woolen scarves and winter coats.

Soon we might add snow boots

just to keep us on our toes.

                                                                               JDG

Today on my walk,

I spotted several dandelions

in full bloom and decided

I’d like them to be

my totem flower –

after all,  it is December

in the year of Corona

and I could use some

of their indomitable spirit.

                                           JDG

There is no greater gift

than being seen and valued

just as you are –

virtues, faults, foibles and all.

                                                 JDG

Listening to those two sisters share

the day’s ups and downs,

offering each other

advice and comfort, I realized

they may have changed their names,

but their hearts remain the same.

                                                     JDG