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
rainforest
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
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Gideon’s Challenge – Lost
Lost
Sometimes
healthy growth
looks like
a tangle
of chaos
and knots
instead of
linear progress
one can gauge
easily
and those tangles
cause anxiety
as we worry
we’ve become
lost
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Momentary Fugue
Momentary Fugue
Laughter
blooms
as a moment
of clouded
confusion
clears
and thoughts
of a
bathroom break
turn into a
mistaken
impression
of
segregated
trash bins
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – The Lift
The Lift
Little pops
of color
bathing
in the sun
lighten
the mood
on a day
filled with
frustrations
and
moments
of irritation
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – The Wharf
The Wharf
A walk
along the pier
with fresh air
in the nose
and colorful
splashes of
floating walls
where people
live and work
side by side
riding
the currents
of life
spent
on the water.
Twisting the Leaf 