Autumn Mornings
Dawn comes
in hues
of gray
with damp air
and evergreens
kissed by clouds
that make
a slow retreat
in silence
as the world
feels
like stillness
will reign
forever
pacific northwest
Gideon’s Challenge – Dedication
Dedication
A momentary
flash
of temper
sparks
in the heart
as words
slip in through
the ears
and set fire
to instincts
to protect
and defend
what’s important
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Gideon’s Challenge – Tranquility
Tranquility
Ass parked
on wooden slats
warming
the damp wood
beneath
with body heat
as the sky
shifts
from blue to pink
and darkness
falls
and I don’t
want to leave
this spot
of fresh air
and softly
lapping waves
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Gideon’s Challenge – Lost
Lost
Sometimes
healthy growth
looks like
a tangle
of chaos
and knots
instead of
linear progress
one can gauge
easily
and those tangles
cause anxiety
as we worry
we’ve become
lost
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Gideon’s Challenge – Momentary Fugue
Momentary Fugue
Laughter
blooms
as a moment
of clouded
confusion
clears
and thoughts
of a
bathroom break
turn into a
mistaken
impression
of
segregated
trash bins
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Gideon’s Challenge – The Lift
The Lift
Little pops
of color
bathing
in the sun
lighten
the mood
on a day
filled with
frustrations
and
moments
of irritation
Twisting the Leaf 