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
Heat Stroked
The pond almost seemed to beg the sky to
open as it
lay sweating
in the
sun.
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
Better Toss Than Tarry
Socking away so
much stuff can pack quite a punch
for those left behind.
JDG
Psychic Forecast
No crystal ball is
needed. Our future lies in
what we choose today.
JDG
Homecoming Delayed
“If you were in your
body, you’d be home by now”
that bumper sticker
said, which probably explains
why I’m neither here nor there.
JDG
Together
The day lies before me –
a blank page
upon which the Universe and I
will compose a poem.
My hand will hold the pen.
The Universe will provide the material.
Together
we will craft our offering.
JDG
