Gideon’s Challenge – Hungry, But Not

Pepperoni PizzaHungry, But Not

Food has become
so expensive
that sometimes
it feels
as if starvation
is right
around the corner
and yet
even then
it can be hard
to find
the motivation
to eat.

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – DayDreaming

Cloudy SkiesDaydreaming 

Some days
the clouds
look like
racing bunnies
but hold no rain
to kiss the ground
and on these days
I think of you
lying with me
in the grass
sharing
what we see

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – Summer Breeze

Vintage Style LightingSummer Breeze

I want to
open windows
and lie down
on the floor
to watch as
summer breeze
makes lights
sway
while the cast of
shadows and light
skim over
my skin

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Gideon’s Challenge – Building Trust

Sulfur Cosmos FlowersBuilding 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

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – Falling From Grace

Deception PassFalling 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

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – Together

BbokAri and JiniretTogether

“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