Gideon’s Challenge – Temporary

Mossy ConcreteTemporary

A little of this
and a little of that
and focus
shatters
into a million pieces
sight obstructed
making it hard
to see
the light
I’m reaching for
and know is there

its temporary

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Gideon’s Challenge – Jealousy

Emily Carr Statue - Victoria, BCJealousy

The confession
is difficult
to even whisper
within the
inner recesses
of the self
yet alone aloud
and yet
there’s no denying
that sometimes
I miss you so much
that jealousy
sears deep
beneath the solar plexus

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Gideon’s Challenge – Encroaching Dark

Sunset CloudsEncroaching Dark

Gilded clouds
like
gilded moments
are fleeting
and hard to
hold onto
when the dark
creeps in
to swallow
them up
and leave us
longing
for the sunrise

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – The Inner Child

Cookie Crisp CerealThe Inner Child

I am a
child at heart
when it comes
to food
with a
sweet tooth
and a love for
sugared cereal
that’s irresistible
delighted by
cartoon characters
on boxes
and the puzzles
and games
offered
on the back

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

Gideon’s Challenge – Fleeting Warmth

No RainbowsFleeting Warmth

No rainbows
flash colorful
and bright
in the face
of sunbeams
and rainfall
as clouds skim
above
and give peeks
at blue
that disappear
too quickly
to catch

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Gideon’s Challenge – Quietude

The CourtyardQuietude

A moment
of evening sun
and a
quite corner
away from
the world
where breath
can be pulled
in deep
and let out
slow
without anyone
invading
personal space

Photo © ZenStatePhotography