I Need You
I want to dive
into frigid waters
salted to not freeze
as surface ripples
reflect the sky.
I want to see
clouds drift by
from
beneath the waves
and watch snowflakes
touch down
to join me
as they melt
into the sea.
poetry
Gideon’s Challenge
Stumbling Blocks
Disappointment
carries weight
even when
long prepared
knowledge
of it coming
is given
Don’t shrug it off
for frustration
follows
if you let
that weight
slide away
too soon
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Thief Arrives
Snow flies
as curious eyes
come to see
what is new
with you
a little hop
makes snow drop
as the brave thief
watches on
don’t turn your back
don’t look away
or you might find
your treasures
gone astray
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Call Home
I long for a path
through
shrouded woods
where creaking
branches
greet
barely audible
tread
of boots
on pristine white
and all paths
look the same
and yet
I am never
lost
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Gideon’s Challenge
You See Me
You have
my full attention
for as that gaze
finds mine
it sinks deep
to seek my soul
and I still
insides going
quiet
as my breath
catches
and senses
prickle
to your presence
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Gideon’s Challenge
In Your Arms
I am warmed
as you wrap yourself
around me
with strong arms
and solid energy
steady… sure…
comforting
and as the world
freezes
beyond the panes
you untie
my knots
and soothe away
the ache
Twisting the Leaf 