When fear becomes a dictator
and worry rules the world,
a glistening drop of water,
a firefly darting in the dark,
a friend’s silent understanding,
a dog’s rapidly wagging tail
can provide us temporary refuge
and soothe our anxious souls.
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Sights Unseen
She took her morning walk
lost in thought,
eyes closed.
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Natural Remedy
Cotton ball clouds slide
across the bluest of skies
cleansing us of all doldrums.
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Not Enough To Water Flowers
Summer’s heat has come
and on our walks has released
a source of embodied rain.
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Otherwise Occupied
No time for pecking
says the one with a red head.
Right now I’m at work
at the feeder tending to
another, more pressing need.
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Surrender To Spring
It finally let go,
that last remaining fall leaf
that held on so long.
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Mispaced
Knox tried to take me
on a run this morning. but
I opted for a slow walk.
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Handouts
They’re almost eating
out of my hand,
these winged and furry creatures.
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Morning Greeting
Outside in the sky
white clouds gather to welcome
the emerging sun.
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And You Can Too
Even when it seemed impossible,
that small plant found a crack
in the concrete, emerged and shared
its purple and gold beauty with the world.
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