When I consider
how quickly the morning frost
fades beneath sun’s warmth.
I pause and send my patches
of frozenness compassion.
JDG
Day 158 – If Not Now, When?
It’s not too late
to get my thinking straight
and care for the present state
of my long-neglected body.
JDG
Starting Point
In the beginning
this poem was without form
and my mind was void.
JDG
Day 157- On My Own
With a house full of teens yesterday,
I chose to pass on exercise,
not wanting to hear their helpful
advice, jeers, or cheers.
Today with them all safely at school,
I’ll exercise ’til I drool.
JDG
Gift Of The Moment
Rain is forecast for later today, but
it’s not here now.
Now the birds
feed as
the
pale
grey sky
waits for the
right moment to
shower earth with an outpouring of gifts.
JDG
February Magic
Though I’m old and it
is cold, seeing winter grass
glisten in morning
light stirs something warm and young
in me and I glisten too.
JDG
Day 156 – Well Taken
It’s been quite a mix.
Some days are easy; some are
hard, but in the end
I’m always pleased if I took
some time to exercise.
JDG
Natural Transport
I never tire
of these undulating hills.
On good days and bad
they lift me up and carry
me to a more grounded home.
JDG
Day 155 – Slacking But Not Packing
Yesterday I slacked,
but today I’m back on track.
Though I waver, I’m not a complete caver.
JDG
Practical Poetics
Today’s to-do list includes taxes, bills,
poetry, and
finding time
just to
be.
JDG
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