Time Decelerate
Patience
is a virtue
that is not easy
when heart flutters
and skin tingles
nerves jangle
and every little
movement
of the world
makes it difficult
to sit still
and wait
as seconds tick by
far too slowly
Gideon’s Challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
The Subdrop
Delicate
and fragile
vulnerability
creeps
to cover the
hard stone
that lies beneath
developing
little by little
into a fuzz of
crystals
that a mere
breath
can destroy
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Gideon’s Challenge
Little Signs
Winter’s
sparse needles
leave branches bare
as cold nips nose
and brings on tears
but as snow falls
beauty breathes
and in each
remaining needle
a promise lives
that spring is coming
and each passing day
will bring
new life
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Gideon’s Challenge
There’s Still Time
Frustration
turns to a desire
to say
fuck it
and walk away
but I look back
and pause
think again
reconsider
and realize
it’s not as bad
as it feels…
at least
not yet.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Moments in the Light
You refuse
to let me hide away
so I try to not let
the enthusiasm
wane
and instead
step out
of the shadows
just for a bit
and try my best
to not hide
for too long
when I have
something of value
to offer
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Bending Time
Where does time go
when the stillness
comes
and the world
goes quiet
and the mind follows
the ticking clock
is silent
and yet time
continues on
and when breath
resumes
an eternity has passed
in a moment
Twisting the Leaf 