Gideon’s Challenge – Imagination

Lighting DecorImagination

I see jellyfish
floating in air
and pause
in wonder
at the artistry
above
dangling
with handwoven
basketry
and blow glass
orbs
trailing light
from inner shadows

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Gideon’s Challenge – Trusted

Tortie Cat NapTrusted

Pokadot toes
in pink and black
like little
sensitive beans
ticklish
and delicate
and even
more sensitive
than soft bellies
put on display
but never
to be touched

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Gideon’s Challenge – Enchanted Moment

Anacortes Sea and SkyEnchanted Moment

my ass
is far too bony
for quiet moments
sitting on
uncomfortable rocks
but the
gentle breeze
seduces me
to linger
for just a bit longer
watching
the clouds dance
and sparrows fly

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Gideon’s Challenge – Mother’s Warning

Field Mustard (Brassica rapa var. rapa)Mother’s Warning

“don’t eat
the yellow flowers”
my mother
once said
as we weeded
the garden
but I think
she was
talking about
scotch broom
and tansy
not dandelions
and mustard flowers

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Gideon’s Challenge – Tug of War

Gas TankTug of War

Moving down
along the road
a decal
spotted
and oh so true
as prices
rise
it feels
as if
even with
a hybrid
the tank is
always
just half full

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Gideon’s Challenge – Blood Moon Coming

Full Blood MoonBlood Moon Coming

Wildfire smoke
fills the air
tinging
the light
with an
amber hue
while turning
sunsets
an angry red
and moon rises
in shades
of pink
upon blue

Photo © ZenStatePhotography