In these new surroundings,

she knows to take it slow.

First a place to hide,

then a time to wait and watch –

one cautious step and then another

until she emerges in curious splendor,

a true royal in the making,

queen of all that she surveys.

                                                                                     JDG

There’s no in-between.

Either I exercise or I don’t.

In a world of complexities, 

this is simply a matter

of yes or no.

Today was a delayed yes,

but nevertheless, it was still a yes.

                                                                      JDG

I just keep on

keeping on and here I am –

one hundred sixteen days 

and still going strong.

                                                                JDG

In a matter of minutes

the world turned white,

 inviting us to look

at the old and see it anew.

                                                               JDG

After a two day lapse, I’m back.

I know to pay attention

to what got in my way

and then begin again.

                                                                           JDG

As I tread each year

with inexplicable faith,

the only thing I know

with any certainty

is life’s vast uncertainty.

                                                          JDG

Beyond building and giving

and doing lies a place of rest.

I might meet myself there.

                                                                JDG