Too Early
The sun
has not yet turned
the horizon
in hues of pink
and the world
is quiet and still
so why must I
be up
when all
I want to do
is snuggle in
and cuddle
with you
Gideon’s Challenge – Too Early
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Gideon’s Challenge – Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
All the
little details
of a time
left behind
create
opportunities
for appreciation
in unexpected
places
like a
scavenger hunt
for artistry
long lost
to years gone by
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Gideon’s Challenge – On Fire
On Fire
Set aside
your worries
as the day
dawns bright
and step out
into the
cool kiss
of morning dew
to witness
the world
on fire
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Pink Noses
Pink Noses
Life’s sweetness
comes in
delicate moments
held together
by tenuious threads
of memory
ever precioius
that pull upon
the heart
in quiet moments
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Gideon’s Challenge – Dusk
Dusk
As light fades
at dusk
the world
turns blurry
with muted light
and raindrops
as shades
of blue
deepen
until
the world itself
feels
like
a quiet whisper
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – The Teeth
The Teeth
They have teeth
weirdly realistic
anatomical
and yellowed
teeth
blunt
and bared
for all to see
all the way
back
to the molars
and I shudder
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