The Lure
Salt water
ripples
under a cloudy sky
reflecting back
the clouds
in gray shades
of green
that conceals
the dark depths
beneath
from view
and frigid waters
whisper
“Dive In”
poetry
Gideon’s Challenge
Time of Reflection
Stillness
in crisp air
as the world
seems to pause
in silence
and only the sky
moves
as clouds
shift and stretch
above still trees
and even the water
has not a ripple
of movement
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Gideon’s Challenge
The First Light
Light breaks
over the horizon
and I sense
more than see
the warmth of rays
just as they kiss
against skin
and warm cold nose
as they chase
away the chill bite
of predawn
and the morn’s
beautiful gift
rises into the sky
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Gideon’s Challenge
Stalker Struggles
Safety is more
than locked doors
and closed windows
it’s katy-bars
and rear-view mirrors
and watching closely
those that pass
on the street
ever vigilant
and ready
for the next moment
to bring
the unexpected
moment
you need to be ready for
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Light Shifts
I see it now
the light is shining
on dark walls
and slick bottom
and now I know
I’m not alone
it’s just
the angle
of the light
that makes it all
seem so very
desolate
and empty
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Dark Moments
From this height
all is seen
and as chill breeze
nips
it makes me sneeze
but all I can see
is what lies below
as jagged rocks
whisper “hello”
they invite me down
to join them there
and I close my eyes
to take in air
I turn away
from their siren’s call
and then walk home
still hearing
their invitation
to fall
Twisting the Leaf 