Building Trust
You make me feel
warm and fuzzy
and cared for
with light touches
and strong arms
you encourage
me
to open
and let you in
to the center
of my vulnerability
and prove
again and again
I’m safe with you
Gideon’s Challenge
Gideon’s Challenge – Falling From Grace
Falling From Grace
One bounce
at a time
I fall
from hill’s crest
to hit
upon rocks
moss covered
and bare stone
greet my flesh
as I seek
the splash
at the bottom
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Gideon’s Challenge – Together
Together
“Me and you, and you and me
No matter how they toss the dice
it had to be
The only one for me is you
and you for me
So happy together”
I love you
every moment of every day
all the time
my heart beats for you
I can’t imagine life
without you
so please hold me close
and don’t let go
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Song Lyrics by The Turtles
Gideon’s Challenge – Silent Scream
Silent Scream
Why is it
I have to fight
to be heard
for even the
smallest
of things
while those
louder
and brasher
get noticed
and helped
with ease?
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Gideon’s Challenge – The Departure
The Departure
Where
are you going
in such a hurry
that you leave
a trail
of dust
in your wake
as others
left behind
settle in
to watch
the show
without you
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Hidden Sweetness
Hidden Sweetness
Sweet like honey
just a little taste
as tiny flowers
are pulled
from flower heads
for one bit
of sweetness
at a time
as we lie
in the grass
daydreaming
together
Twisting the Leaf 