Don’t Look
There’s something
both perverse
and disturbing
in the
produce aisle
at the grocery
and once
seen
it cannot be
unseen
and sticks with you
the rest
of the day
writing poetry
Gideon’s Challenge – I See You
I See You
With his face
concealed
within the face
of a flower
and his head
cocked
curiously
to one side
the old man
squints out
at the world
in wonder
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Autumn Forests
Autumn Forests
The rainforest
is full of
moisture and rot
and things
that feed off
other things;
life abounds
alongside decay
and the scent
of autumn
is one of
squishy wet soil
and evergreen boughs
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Time and Place
Time 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.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – Take a Break
Take 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
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge – All the Love
All 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
Twisting the Leaf 