It’s Not Too Late – Day 20

It may be late in the evening,

but it’s not too late

to keep the promise

I made to myself.

Let the fitness practice begin.

                                                                                  JDG

When Tragedy Opens A Door

Every now and then

tragedy opens a door

to positive change. 

Let’s not pause at the threshold.

Let’s with surety step through.

                                                                             JDG

 

Replacement Therapy – Day 19

 Last year I had my knee replaced

and now I’m going for

 a replacement of another kind.

I’m crowding out unhelpful habits

with practices that will, in time,

develop healthy habits of body, heart, and mind.

Last  year the grandkids suggested

I try a more comprehensive replacement plan.

Nineteen days ago, I, at last, began.

                                                                                                                 JDG

 

 

 

 

Earth Matters

In so many ways

the earth says “I love you”. 

May we love her back.

                                                                JDG

 

Continuing…Day 18

Taking Thich Nhat Hanh’s 

advice, saying “Yes” with each 

breath, I sigh, go on.

                                                                                   JDG

Secession

I’m seceding from

the Then-What Nation to find

a moment of peace.

                                                                    JDG

Haiku Reviews by Kay Davidson

 

UPSTREAM: Mary Oliver

In wonder her gaze –

fixed on spiders or foxes –

spills love into words.

~

THE FIVE INVITATIONS: Frank Ostaseski

Five invitations –

wisdom offered from the heart –

R.S.V.P. “Yes” !

~

A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW: Amor Towles

Ah, the craft sublime!

Like caviar, like saffron  – 

rare, delectable.

 

Few are the novels

that leave this reader in love

while sobbing goodbye.

 

 

 

 

Testy Testing – Day 17

School starts back – yes, I

know it’s August and early.

It’s a real test to

continue my practice, but

I will do my best to pass.

                                                               JDG

 

 

Matter For Contemplation

We are 

 manifestations

of the Infinite,

tied briefly 

to form and time.

                                                                               JDG