Gratitude
People complain
about rainy days
as May
is left behind
and June begins
yet all I feel
is gratitude
for every
raindrop
that falls
from the sky
and the clouds
that keep temps
comfortable
Gideon’s Challenge – Gratitude
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge – Sharp Edges
Sharp Edges
Don’t
touch me
as adjustment
and acclimation
make me
vulnerable
and sensitive
and emotions
cause me
to draw
blood
without
apologies
or regrets
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Gideon’s Challenge – Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Too many
people
and too much
movement
blend
into a cacaphony
of energy
swirling in a
wild spiral
of constant
ebb and flow
until losing
the self
is easy
among so many
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Gideon’s Challenge – Needy
Needy
I need you
to keep reaching
and clinging
tight
to each moment
between us
as the chaos
of the world
tries
to force
my retreat
and tear us
apart
keep loving me
through it all
and
don’t let go
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Gideon’s Challenge – Trepidation
Trepidation
Old and
craggy
but friendly
as can be
he comes
trotting up
for treats
and a touch
to his nose
as I retreat
so fast
I trip over
my own feet
and nearly land
on the ground
beneath
his hooves
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Gideon’s Challenge – Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy
Sweet
and melty
it touches
the tongue
in a burst
of sugar cube
flavor
as it melts
one granule
at a time
to take over
the senses
with memories
of childhood
and fun
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