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
A Benediction
May receding floods
Carry away this wreckage
Of dividing walls
So we may, at last, rebuild
A home without division
Learning To Listen – Day 27
My body’s needed
exercise and I’ve tried
to give it that, but
today after a sleepless
night of belly pain,
I’m attentive to its current
need for medicine and rest.
JDG
Now
For now it’s just me
and shimmering morning light.
Words will come later.
JDG
Sweet Sweat, Day 26
As usual I
worked up a bit of a sweat
even though I was
exercising sitting in
a chair. Still, it was no sweat.
JDG
