When things didn’t work out

as I thought they should,

I controlled the thing I could

and did my exercise routine.

My mood lifted and the day shifted

just by doing this one small thing.

                                                                                      JDG

So, the rich get more

and the rest get less in this

Republican Christmas gift?

In the distance do I hear 

angels singing  loud and clear,

“When will they ever learn?

When will they ever learn?

                                                                          JDG

I didn’t listen

to the voice in my head

that said, “Have a very

merry Christmas 

and take a break

til the New Year.”

I gave myself the gift

of persistence instead.

                                                                                                                                                              JDG

One

large

step

for

woman 

 – one giant leap for humankind

Why wait for the perfect moment

and the perfect words?

What if this is the perfect moment

and there are no words?

                                                                                JDG

Once the surface rippled

from the landing of a bird,

a breeze’s gentle touch,

a pebble tossed.

Now the pond holds firm and frozen,

moved no longer by such actions.

Soon  the sun will work its magic

and the pond’s potential

to be ruffled by 

such meetings

will slowly be restored.

                                                                                   JDG

Saturday workout –

starting the weekend out right

with a few huffs and puffs,

but minimal fuss.

                                                                   JDG