Gideon’s Challenge – Time and Place

Autumn LeavesTime and Place

Some places
just feel right
with the sun warm
but not too hot
and the
neighborhood quiet
with the distant
sound of children
playing
and for a moment
everything feels
right
in the world.

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Gideon’s Challenge – Take a Break

Cleanliness SignTake a Break 

Obsession
is a joy killer
and takes you
away from
those things
that flavor
your life with
moments of joy
trust me…
no one cares
if the
bathroom floor
is clean enough
to eat off of

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Gideon’s Challenge – All the Love

Halloween DecorAll the Love

Love
shines through
illuminated
in golden glow
by jack-o-lanterns
that smile
in the dark
so at night
it isn’t
the spooky
you see
but love
everlasting
on display

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Gideon’s Challenge – Come Find Me

Autumn SkiesCome Find Me

Would you
come find me
if I were
to float
in the ripples
of the sound
and let
currents
draw me out
to the sea
where waves
dance
and no one
feels the rain

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Gideon’s Challenge – The Guardian

The Guardian

A moment
of quiet
in a hectic day
as sore bones
slip
beneath water
and warmth
soaks in
as my friend
watches on
to guard me
from
interruptions

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Gideon’s Challenge – The Blue Hour

Evening CloudsThe Blue Hour

Darkness
falls
in hues
of blue
as hills
cast shadows
upon
shadows cast
by clouds
and birds
find their nests
for sleep

Photo © ZenStatePhotography