Between Heartbeats
It is in
the moments
of stillness
and quiet
that we find
fascination
in those details
that otherwise
we would never see
or experience
and in the pause
focus
gives us a glimpse
into a world
beyond our own
pacific northwest
Gideon’s Challenge
Fresh Local Pork
How is
perfectly cut
and perfectly
cooked
bacon
not
happiness?
Clearly
the sign
lies.
Money can
buy happiness
one slice
at a time.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Sweater Weather
Clouds roll in
and temperatures
drop
and as crisp air
slips into lungs
pulled deep
to cleanse
fingers reach
to touch
fingertips
with yours
to tease
light touches
along your palm
before sliding into
your larger hand
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Bed Time
In the forest
among the stones
even the moss
shifts its colors
to greet winter’s
chilly nip
with a
fuzzy red beard
like a blanket
as the
most tender
of green
is put to bed
until spring
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Just Because
Sweet gifts
made by hand
filled
with the energy
of the heart
arrive
and as envelope
opens
breath catches
and a smile
spreads
along with
the glow
of warmth
they bring to bear
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Too Early
Sunrise shines
golden and bright
through
through autumn fog
as morning breaks
on the promise
of a new day
and the air
crisp with
winter’s approach
stings the sinuses
and whispers
of colder days
soon to come
Twisting the Leaf 