Souls’ Measure

When the icy hand of fear

grips their hearts,

it takes a lot of courage

for independent souls

to reach for help.

                                                                              JDG

Summer Buffet

That whirling bit of green

almost went unseen 

as it sipped nectar on the fly.

 Others took their time,

but all were glad to dine

 from those fulsome platters

at our garden cafe.

                                                                      JDG

A Heated Exchange

Today I gladly

retreat to the cool confines

of home though the dogs

protest that it can’t be called 

a walk if it’s just

to the end of the driveway 

and back. I beg to differ.

                                                                            JDG

Due Diligence

Sometimes there is smoke

but no fire, yet a search

 is still required.

                                                                      JDG

 

 

Silent Interruption

How easy it is to keep on talking,

 trying to press our point home.

Better to sit in silence together.

Things might take a surprising turn.

                                                                                     JDG