The Static
It creeps in
slow and steady
a little bit
at a time
until suddenly
you realize
there’s more gathered
than you realize
and it is
sucking
at your boots
clinging
as it tries to
drag you down
into the cold
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Gideon’s Challenge
I Saved You a Seat
Just a little
tired today
lets stay inside
don’t wanna play
no frolic in
the chilly woods
or sprightly dance
as lovers could
instead
I wanna sit
right here
and you could
tuck in
close and near
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Gideon’s Challenge
Imbolc
February starts
with a promise
as cold grips
and snowflakes fall
miracles happen
hidden from view
except
in the smallest
of ways
the earth awakens
sweet and raw
a secret
as roots begin
to stir
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The Aftermath
Your face
presses in close
against abdomen
in a nuzzle
warm and sated
and I stretch
beneath you
feeling
breathless
in your embrace
as big hands
and brushing lips
say again
and again
“Mine”
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Anticipation
Breathless
small and tender
careful and hesitant
yet oh so very
eager
I see you looking
your stare
burning in
soul deep
to claim
all that I am
you make my
stomach
flutter
with anticipation
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Snow Day
Let’s stay home
and pull the blanket
off the back
of the couch
to snuggle under
together
while we watch
white stuff
fall from the sky
and turn the world
into wonderous
and pure,
beautiful
and silent.
Twisting the Leaf 