Blending Intent
A pinch of this
and a little
of that
combined
with intention
create
earthy scents
and energy
with direction
once scattered
over black sand
and touched
by heat
to smolder
poetry
Gideon’s Challenge – The Bug
The Bug
Painful cramps
and queasy moments
blend with
breaths of
fresh air
to tamp down
rising tides
of bile
as sweat
scatters
over skin
in little droplets
again
and again
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Gideon’s Challenge – The Garden
The Garden
Let’s live
in the garden
and never
step foot
inside
but instead
sleep
under the ivy
and among
the lavender
as flowers
bloom
and when
leaves fall
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Autumn Mornings
Autumn Mornings
Dawn comes
in hues
of gray
with damp air
and evergreens
kissed by clouds
that make
a slow retreat
in silence
as the world
feels
like stillness
will reign
forever
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Dedication
Dedication
A momentary
flash
of temper
sparks
in the heart
as words
slip in through
the ears
and set fire
to instincts
to protect
and defend
what’s important
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Tranquility
Tranquility
Ass parked
on wooden slats
warming
the damp wood
beneath
with body heat
as the sky
shifts
from blue to pink
and darkness
falls
and I don’t
want to leave
this spot
of fresh air
and softly
lapping waves
Twisting the Leaf 