The Welcome
the forest
welcomes me
home
with green leaves
and earthy scents
of soil
and raindrops
bark
and mushrooms
and the kind
of decay
that hides
in dark places
and promises
moments
of solace
Gideon’s Challenge – The Welcome
poetry
Gideon’s Challenge – Perfection
Perfection
Shiny bits
of glass
and a sexy
little curve
strong angles
cut a path
as they tell
a story
of love
dedication
and detailed
perfection
that borders
on obsession
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Gideon’s Challenge – Anticipatory
Anticipatory
Flares of red
promise blooms
full of color
and cheer
as long
as the rain
keeps coming
there’ll be plenty
of flowers
never fear
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Gideon’s Challenge – Caution
Caution
Silvery rainbows
glimmer
in the sunlight
and draw
the gaze
to the
intricacies of
creative elegance
left to waver
slightly
in the breeze
as the artist
lies in wait
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Gideon’s Challenge – Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Tendrils reach
aching with
longing
for you
and find
only rebuff
instead of
the welcome
tangle
expected
creating
the slightest
flinch
and then
hesitation
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Gideon’s Challenge – Peaceful Pause
Peaceful Pause
The soft kiss
of salty breeze
slips
from the sea
to fill
each window
with scents
of brine
and bring
with it
a moment
of peace
as eyes close
for just
a moment
for a single
slow
deep breath
Twisting the Leaf 