Wishing I could move
through life
with the grace
of birds
flying among
swaying branches
of leafy trees.
JDG
Nature Sings
Blackberry bushes,
magnolia trees, and daisies –
Spring chorus in white.
JDG
Same Day, Second Verse
I wake up, look out, and sadly, see rain.
Then, I open
the door and
hear birds
sing.
JDG
Worth Waiting For
Even though I know
the grandkids are humoring me,
I’m grateful they’re willing
to let me be me
and work with and around
my frequently labeled
neurotic tendencies.
JDG
Time Travelers
We’re here right now in this present moment
a small fraction
of the time.
The rest
of
the
time, we’re
adrift in
thoughts and feelings
that take us to non-existent places.
JDG
A Breath, A Breeze
It would be hot
if it weren’t for the breeze
gently rippling pond and leaves.
A breath, a breeze
can soothe and ease
when we’re all hot
and bothered.
JDG
Inner Monopoly
All those chances to
practice patience, acceptance,
and calm abiding,
yet I seldom pass go as
I move backward, fail to slow.
JDG
