The only certain thing in this life is
impermanence,
but some things
do hang
on.
JDG
Why This Scene?
“I dreamed this scene last night,” she said,
this unknown nurse, drawing blood.
“You had on that very shirt
and I was called and asked to help.
Why this scene and not some other?
There was no drama, no critical care.”
I looked at her, smiled and said,
“No drama, no crisis, just patient care?”
She smiled too and nodded her head.
“A message for us all,” she said.
JDG
Course Offerings
A course in public speaking,
can take us far.
Public listening,
though much harder,
would take us farther,
but it continues to be
a course less often taken.
JDG
When All Else Fails
When all else fails,
I find solace
in these rolling hills
that ask nothing
and give so much.
JDG
And Now?
We grieve, we center
ourselves in what matters most
and get back to work.
JDG
Even The Sky
Here in Virginia
this Wednesday morning, even
the sky is crying.
JDG
Comings and Goings
As the trees stand watch
sun and moon rise and fall,
crows squawk, jays squabble,
dark clouds gather then disperse,
hawks soar, rabbits hide,
squirrels gather, the pond reflects.
Trees and pond have much to teach.
JDG
November Surprise
This year the blaze of Autumn soon flamed out,
making me think
the climate
must be
rigged.
JDG
Paint Me Content
Home alone – just me,
a cat and two dogs – a rare
and restful respite.
JDG
Beyond Expectation
I had hoped for deep
wisdom or at least some peace
when I first began
to meditate, but that’s not
what I got. Instead
there was a quick review of
failures, foolishness,
and flaws. When I signed on I
didn’t expect to
start with all those F’s. “Isdom”,
is that where true wisdom starts?
JDG
