Anticipation
Scents
of evergreens
fill the air
and blend
with salt
from the sound
as each step
brings us closer
to the shore
just out
of reach
and yet so close
you can taste
the brine
Gideon’s Challenge – Anticipation
Gideon’s Challenge
Gideon’s Challenge – Longing
Longing
Feather soft fringe
like caterpillar fluff
but softer
and less treacherous
invites moments
of quiet pause
and promises
a nap upon
the softest pillow
you’ll ever know
if you accept
the invitation
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Gideon’s Challenge – Curiosity
Curiosity
Beautiful
jeweled tones
concealed
beneath
bone white
only seen
when seagulls
come
to crack open
the seams
and steal away
what resides
within
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Groggy
Groggy
Early morning light
a splash
of golden white
upon bleary eyes
unable to focus
first thing
make the risk
of stubbed toes
and bruised shins
climb
until cold water
splashed
on the face
brings everything
into focus
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – The Pause
The Pause
Hidden cracks
and crevices
promise adventures
to be explored
in a world
natural
and alien
when we look
close enough
to see minute
fascinating details
often overlooked
as we pass by
on our way
to nowhere special
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Depleted
Depleted
Sometimes I feel
like a husk
of my former self
all sharp edges
and intricate bones
with no substance
left
to hold everything
together
and like
a mere breath
could crumble
what’s left of me
into dust
Twisting the Leaf 