Gideon’s Challenge

Evening CloudsThe Heart’s Anchor

In the clouds
resides
a reminder
of just how
small
we all are
and how
your love
provides comfort
and stability
in a universe
filled
with uncertainty.

I love you.

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Gideon’s Challenge

Cloudy Sky Above Mission BridgeFlirting With Disaster

One way in
and one way out
no deviation
allowed
as the pleasure
of what can be
experienced
in these moments
entrances
to persuade
the crossing
again and again.

Don’t collapse.

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Gideon’s Challenge

IMG_8324I Miss

The pitter patter
of water drops
and smell of moisture
in the air
as the world is
washed clean
and refreshed
anew
as each bit of green
gets a small
and cooling sip.

I miss the rain.  The sound of it, the smell of it, the feel of it, the taste of it.  I miss it all.  I love it all, and with summer upon us and in the clutches of a heat wave?  I miss the rain so very much.

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Gideon’s Challenge

IMG_8310Faith

Your belief in me
is a beacon
in the darkness.
Your care for me
wind underneath
wings.
With you
at my side,
your encouragement
there to guide…
I soar.

You speak of loving me like it is the simplest thing in the world, but I know I am not the easiest person to love.  You speak of supporting me like it is lifting a feather, and yet I know the strength of your arms.  Thank you for always being there, for always believing in me, and for helping me to become the man that I am today.

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