Tenacity
There is nothing
more tenacious
than a weed
stretching tall
seeking
in a
long stretch
the kiss
of the sun
Except me
seeking out
the touch
of your love
upon my soul
Gideon’s Challenge
Gideon’s Challenge – Time Flies
Time Flies
The green
begins to wander
away
so quickly
as fall
approaches
bit by bit
in small ways
that are
barely noticeable
when they
begin to
arrive
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Gideon’s Challenge – Solar Plexus
Solar Plexus
Its not a mountain
it’s a volcano
stable
in a dormant state
waiting
with movement
far below
undetected
by anyone watching
but there
and ready to blow
when
least expected
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Gideon’s Challenge – Relief
Relief
An exhale
as knots loosen
and muscles
unnoticed
in their burn
ease up
into a sensation
of melting
as the news
comes
is good
and the tension
of bracing
for the worst
lets go
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Resurrecting Hope
Resurrecting Hope
Sometimes
hopelessness
touches down
like a disease
spread through
momentary contact
and nothing
feels okay
until
a little note
catches your eye
and reminds you
to take a breath
and let muscles
relax
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Gideon’s Challenge – Fragmented
Fragmented
Jigsaw puzzles
are supposed
to fit together
each piece
falling into place
until
it becomes whole
and the
full picture
visible.
Today
my brain
is not so uniform
as all that
Twisting the Leaf 