The Exhale
For a moment
the world
exhales
and the tension
of summer heat
gone on
too long
is released
to wash the hills
in hues
of golden glow
as leaves
begin to fall
rainforest
Gideon’s Challenge – Pop of Color
Pop of Color
A smile radiant
in a world
of gray
as raindrops fall
and drip
from the tips
of long strands
beading
upon skin
and yet all
that can be heard
is joy and laughter
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Indecision
Indecision
Rain promised
and sunshine
delivered
as clouds skate
across
an expanse
of blue
and indecision
reigns
to offer
sweeping views
in an evening sky
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – In the Garden
In the Garden
So many
nooks and crannies
beneath leaves
and between
swaying stalks
where a heavy head
can settle
for just
a little while
and eyes close
for just a bit
of bathing in
Autumn sunlight
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – The Beech Tree
The Beech Tree
A curated garden
of trees
hundreds
of years old
stand sentinel
welcoming fall
with splashes
of color
against patches
of blue sky
as leaves
whisper
welcome
to visitors
that pass by
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Missed Opportunity
Missed Opportunity
He really should
have come home
with me
and yet
I left him behind
and regret it
every moment
since the second
I walked away
…
maybe I should call
and see
if he’s still there.
Twisting the Leaf 