Sky’s drama begins

with the fiery entrance

of the sun. The moon

is slowly leaving the stage

as are all the other stars.

JDG

Over frosty ground

the call of crows can be heard

summoning the sun.

JDG

Misty-eyed sky waits

for the sun to come and share

its dawning delight.

JDG

Morning sun kisses

the leaf covered ground as birds

suggest I hurry

and put out their food ’cause rain

is said to be on the way.

JDG

Electricity

provides comforts taken for granted

until an eighteen hour power loss

spelled them out for me.

Once that light bulb turned on,

I entered them, letter by letter,

into my gratitude journal in recognition of

my renewed enlightenment.

JDG

It may look greener

across the road, but sometimes

it’s also a haven for snakes.

JDG

A song picked me up

and carried me back to a place

I left years ago.

Old feelings invited me

to dance. I smiled and said yes.

JDG

This morning the sun arrived

in a burst of glory as some trees

prepared for a colorful exit.

JDG

The hills are aflame

with the promise of sunrise

as crows soar overhead

and the ground lies covered with

a blanket of fallen leaves.

JDG

Before the day breaks,

while night’s darkness still lingers,

the cats start to share

their plans for the day. I sigh

and try to go back to sleep.

JDG