Bricks of remembered wrongs,
mortar of distrust –
walled-off heart
~
extended hand,
hesitant response –
dismantling starts
JDG
Among Pines and Congressmen
Here among the pines, a gray mist slowly
glides, quietly
narrowing
a broad
view.
Here
amidst
our Congress
a similar
mist hovers, clouding an enlightened view.
JDG
Evensong
As the evening sun
crowns the trees in golden light,
the stilled pond reflects.
JDG
Morning Pages
Today’s entry in
my Book of Days has not been
written yet. May I
choose to write this day’s pages
with a compassionate heart.
~
Outside the window
my friend Crow squawked, whether in
support or lively
skepticism, I don’t know,
but Owl doesn’t give a hoot.
JDG
Just So Much
There’s only so much
bending even trees can do
before they snap.
JDG
Little Learnings
Maybe it’s tiny, but still it’s a step.
Little learnings
can take you
a long
way.
JDG
From On High
How does it go – as
above so below? Dark clouds
interspersed with light.
Natural Limits
With each storm the pond
rose higher, spilling onto
nearby land. The pond,
like us, can only hold so
much before it overflows.
JDG
Road Trip
Strolling down the road,
those wild turkeys seized their
chance and organized
a small parade. After days
of endless rain, it
was time to celebrate – they
must have been stir-crazy too.
JDG
In Remembrance
Once she said to me,
“I’m Bienvenida and
so are you.” She grinned
when I smiled at
her cleverness – this artist,
thinker, pharmacist,
mother, sister, daughter, wife,
extraordinary
friend. I’ll forever cherish
her wit and her welcoming way.
JDG
( In celebration of the life of Bienvenida Ochs whose first name means “welcome” in Spanish. )
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