Rebirthing
New life springs
from dark places
as tender roots
search for purchase
and tender bits
reach open air
and stretch
for the sun
as the moss
whispers
to each other
about a babe
in their midst
Gideon’s Challenge – Rebirthing
pacific northwest
Gideon’s Challenge – Fatalistic Hope
Fatalistic Hope
some day
the entire world
will return
to being
coated
and covered
in green
and we
will all be
gone
and the earth
will thrive
in the absence
of our
meddling
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Distant
Distant
Some days
eye contact
is too much
and the day
is spent with
downcast eyes
and a sense
of isolation
caused by
the inability
to connect
meaningfully
or otherwise
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Wonder and Awe
Wonder and Awe
Like the face
of the moon
some places
seem to be
far too
inhospitable
for life
to flourish
and thrive
and yet
even here
we find
bits and pieces
of nature
creating a spark
of life in
desolate spaces
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – The Sway
The Sway
There is
no stillness
even in
quiet moments
when even
just the lightest
breeze causes
whispers
through
the trees
and flowers
to dance
among
the sway
of grasses
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Greedy
Greedy
How is it
that I can
miss you
so much
when you’re
no further
than a text
away from me
at any moment
and yet
I sit and stare
at my phone
instead
of picking
it up
to hit
send
Twisting the Leaf 