The Green
The first place
to be
reclaimed
by nature
will be
where the
rain falls
often
and humidity
is high
for the green
will creep in
quickly
to take back
all that we
have stolen
Gideon’s Challenge – The Green
pacific northwest
Gideon’s Challenge – Satisfied
Satisfied
Warmth
kisses the skin
dewy
and damp
as green things
grow
eagerly
and everything
has
its place
so that
the whole world
feels put
into order
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Gideon’s Challenge – Cold
Cold
When I
look at you
with eyes
no longer
a warm brown
but dark
like the
midnight sky
do you see
the heat
of anger
in their depths
or the cold
of a sea
where
icebergs
are born
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Gideon’s Challenge – The Awwww
The Awwww
What is it
in our
nature
that makes
cuteness
something
we need
to touch
to truly enjoy
when really
all she wants
is your
admiring
gaze
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Gideon’s Challenge – Uncertain
Uncertain
If I were to
show you
my
smallest self
would you
smile
and greet
me warmly
or turn away
in disgust
at something
you don’t
understand
or maybe
I should just
smile
instead
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Gideon’s Challenge – Clingy
Clingy
I want
to cling tight
while you
help me to
sparkle
in the light
of your
love
so kiss me
softly
and help me
to shine
Twisting the Leaf 