A flash of sunlight,
cardinal’s folded red wings –
blues chased away.
JDG
A flash of sunlight,
cardinal’s folded red wings –
blues chased away.
JDG
Writing a poem
a day won’t keep the doctor away,
but it’s a great distraction.
JDG
Each day has a rhythm
of its own. Sometimes
we can match its beat,
but sometimes we’re just out of sync.
Today I need soothing and slow,
something like a gentle waltz,
or even a soft lullaby,
something that lets me
sway in place, something
that matches my own pace.
JDG
Another balmy
day as the new year begins –
we’ll see what unfolds,
but meanwhile let’s enjoy
this surprising gift.
JDG
Mist adds mystery
to the morning – a fitting
start for the new year.
JDG
Red wings, grey mist –
cardinals gather for breakfast
as bluejays launch a protest
and squirrels come rushing in.
A dramatic play begins.
JDG
Pipes burst,
ceiling collapsed.
Tempers raged,
relationship ruptured.
Winds stormed,
branches fell.
2022 ends
with a bang.
JDG
Jupiter and Luna
met in the dark
and brought light.
May we bring light too.
JDG
Morning sun
brings a sparkle
to trees and ground.
May it also light
a spark in me.
JDG
Two days after Christmas
and all through the house
quiet abides…Yes, there’s
an occasional meow, bark,
or whine, but mostly there’s
silence til the grandkids return
with scrappy opinions, laughter, and more.
JDG