Shadowscape
The sun
tries
to break through
and kiss
treetops
in warm caresses
but they gray
persists
and the rays
can’t quite reach
to dispel
the darkness
Gideon’s Challenge
Gideon’s Challenge – Sweater Weather
Sweater Weather
Lets savor
the limbo
of quiet moments
as the patter
of raindrops
whispers
over the senses
and temperatures
hover
in sweater weather
territory
creating cozy
pockets of time
to linger in
together
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Tiny Triggers
Tiny Triggers
Some days
start smoothly
but like
dominoes
one small thing
triggers
another
and the shit
rolls downhill
and you
go toppling along
in its wake
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Recovery, Not Rest
Recovery, Not Rest
The flooding
is gone
and the fields
will recover
but maybe
some repairs
are needed
before spring
slips in
to steal
the extra time
needed
to recover
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Supported
Supported
You shelter me
even
when I fight
to stand tall
on my own
I know
you are there
leaning in
to offer
support
if I need it
ready to catch me
should I fall
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – What Big Teeth
What Big Teeth
The question is
who do you feed
when you forget
mindfulness
and just
become
what comes
Is it the
savage wolf
full of anger
and hunger
or the calm wolf
full of community
and pack?
Twisting the Leaf 