Whimsy
Little bird
in a tree
high above
and watching me
flying high
among the blue
with wings
of clouds
and a
birds eye view
Gideon’s Challenge – Whimsy
writing exercise
Gideon’s Challenge – Prideful
Prideful
A deep breath
as chest swells
and chin
tilts high
as a moment
of satisfaction
flows
through senses
providing
a little spark
of energy
to light
the way forward
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Delight
Delight
Pops of color
appear in
surprising places
as spring
warms the earth
and awakens
slumbering flowers
to coax them
free to bloom
and share
their enthusiasm
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Pixie Cups
Pixie Cups
Laughter chimes
like little bells
almost too soft
to hear
as pixies
dance among
lichen and leaves
and stop
to sip from
little cups
fuzzy
and filled
with raindrops
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Too Early
Too Early
Rough waters
make for
a bumpy ride
even in
large boats
that appear
to glide
like ghosts
among misty
morning light
as the need
to nap tugs
but is left
unsated
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Peaceful
Peaceful
Soft and squishy
a fragrant
carpet of needles
muffles every step
and makes
the world
seem quieter
than it has
any right to be
as the soft patter
of raindrops
sound off
like a very lazy
ticking clock
Twisting the Leaf 