The Pause
A moment
of fear
as startled
eyes widen
and muscles
tense
and the body
freezes
heart stopping
for a beat
before giving
a sudden
hard
THUMP
to begin again
pacific northwest
Gideon’s Challenge – Setting Sail
Setting Sail
Dressed
and ready
and in the boat
keys in hand
and meds
on board
but reluctant
I sit
not wanting
to go
can’t we just
stay home
and wait for
the snow?
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Connected
Connected
We move
together
through tides
and times
side by side
year after year
connected
supported
and never
alone
for our hearts
are connected
as one
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Decorated
Decorated
A moment
of distraction
and a spark
of pain flashes
as knees land
in soft soil
and a stone
digs in
The curse let fly
as feet are gained
and hands brush
at stains
left behind
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Dreamy Moments
Dreamy Moments
Lying in the
back seat
with eyes
on the sky
out the window
fresh air
crisp and cold
swirling
as deep breaths
slip in
and out
slowly
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Light Play
Light Play
Lighting shifts
into a moment
of surreal beauty
as low clouds
and sunshine
clash
to create
pops of color
on a
misty morning
leaving time
for a
breathless moment
of awe
Twisting the Leaf 