A Change of Melody

That blue jay calls me away

from reverie and toward

his full-throated song –

a reminder not to lose myself

 in thought, but to find myself

in what is right before me.

                                                                                   JDG

 

Day 31, Labor Day

I wish I could say

exercise has become

a labor of love…

maybe someday.

                                                      JDG

Then And Now

There was a time when

the day grew dark and the wind

whipped through the trees, but

that time is not this

time, though the memory comes

slipping in. I won’t 

let it coil around me,

hissing its dark tales,

blinding me to today’s light

and softly swaying 

trees. Instead, I’ll allow it

to join me right here

as I lift my arms in thanks

for shifting times and weather.

                                                                                     JDG

 

 

Day 30 – A Milestone of Sorts

It’s been thirty days

and I’m still going strong – well,

not exactly strong,

but I’m still going, and for

me that means I’ve really scored.

                                                                                    JDG

A Dream To Ponder

In my dream I’m forced

to go on a word  diet

which I don’t do without protest.

Upon awakening

I consider what would happen

if I took in only

that which feeds my soul. I know

I wouldn’t dine solely

on saccarine or sugar –

my selection would include 

spice and have a little bite,

but if I used soul feeding as my measure,

I’d certainly be more thoughtful

about my choice of words

and how they affect my health.

                                                                                      JDG

 

One Pound – Day 29

It’s surprising the difference

one pound can make.

A friend gifted me with

two pound weights

to replace my one pound

water bottles. I’m sure

it won’t be long before

I’m in better shape, but for now

I offer my friend groans

 and a gratitude bow.

                                                                            JDG

 

A Full Embrace

Within the dark soil

of disappointment,

a seed of hope can lie.

May we attend to the soil

while watering the seed

and keep watch for

where the tender care

of soil and seed can lead.

                                                                             JDG

An Active Conversation – Day 28

Belatedly I’ve come to see

 my body has a lot to say.

This morning it gave me

the go ahead and so I went –

right on back to my

daily exercise routine.

                                                                JDG

Sami’s Medicine

Seeing my distress,

she offered me a special

blend her sister taught 

her how to make –  hot tea and

sympathy, comfort and warmth.

                                                                                JDG