Sentimental Value
Sometimes
the things
that we take
with us
tell others
as much about
who we are
and who we
want to be
as the things
that we choose
to leave behind.
writing activity
Gideon’s Challenge
Dusk in Autumn
Summer’s whisper
sighs ‘goodbye’
and leaves behind
swirling shades
of bright sunsets
and blue dusk.
Civilization
twinkles like stars
in the darkness
a sky of
shimmering light
stretching out
over land.
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Gideon’s Challenge
Fissures
If people
could see
the cracks
inside me
as easily
as a broken bowl
would I be
tossed away
and forgotten?
or recycled
into something new?
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Gideon’s Challenge
Playing Games
A little whimsy
a bit of fun
a little cuteness
never hurt anyone
Sometimes we need
to just let go
a little giggle
can be hard won
Let your laughter
clear the air
and let your smile
spark creative flair
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Gideon’s Challenge
A Heartbeat
Tendrils
of smoke
create a moment
of needed peace
as scents
of cedar smoke
swirl in the air
and breathing in
brings to mind
forest walks
beneath
cedar boughs.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
The Fade
Fading green
new bruises show
life drains out
to leave me low.
The drop
it flirts with
every breath
leaves me feeling
trampled,
soul crumpled…
joy’s death.
Twisting the Leaf 