Avenue of Trees

Avenue of Trees
it was a dream vision
remembered while waking up
such a keeper
and with warm water in my cup
let me share
from a much more complicated dream
this vision was seen
to never be forgotten
i was riding a bike
returning to where i was staying
following a loose group of riders
trailing behind
there came a quick sign
indicating a choice
a small country road
slower
but to same destination
i was in no hurry
and love to explore
it was an opportunity
to go thru a new door
and wow!
it took my breath away
the most beautiful avenue of trees
a dirt path off to the left
i steered onto it
can still smell the damp earth
the magnificent trees almost touched each other
making a tunnel
inviting us on
their fullness and beauty
was all enveloping
i still feel their presence
and it is in perfect resonance
to an email received
to plant bare-rooted trees
an inspired
weekend project
gagi     01/28/23

Partitioned Potential

Partitioned Potential
we each have potential
to find what we seek
we take different pathways
to climb to that peak
we have done it before
many times in the past
but it is no longer makes sense
let that last solo climb be our last
to share our ideas
our short-cuts, our ways
helps others to move on
without any delays
our potential to become
all we can be
thrives best without partitions
that restrict being free
gagi   01/27/23

The Garage

The Garage
the garage
life’s metaphor
there are times in our lives
to keep those doors closed
hiding away
what needs to be transposed
gifted, sold, donated, recycled
what to do with that flat-tired bicycle?
all we can’t find a place for
especially after a move
oh to be tidied away
to be self-critic approved
craving simplicity
yet time feels so scarce
then there is the question
what is ours, what is theirs?
the discipline that’s proposed
a box a day…
well that got thrown out!
then a sudden inspiration…
a friend moving, expanding
a larger space for his kids
it was as if it was commanding
seek out what is stored
open up those boxes
spread out the goods
redirect, select…
some got donated
recycling comes next week
planning a ride on that bike
to celebrate a tidy-up that’s complete!
gagi     01/27/23