searching for
What is your creative process?
bamboo fence
linking together
a rose bush
…
perfection
is never-ending
however,
in pursuit
we will find
and refine
our process
things happen
What intergenerational trauma do you carry?
tolerating
the frog leaps
into the rain
…
we cannot generalize
we cannot marginalize
we cannot push off
the trauma
and reality of truth
that our ancestors
went through
public appearances
Who do you show up for?
ink stains
collect at the bottom
of the essay
…
whether we see
our role models
out on the streets
or on live streams
it’s good to know
they make an effort
to show up
let it marinate
What do you do in your spare time?
bubbling up
a new beginning
for the butter
…
when we really
think about it
out of all
the ingredients
in the world
time is our most precious
and valued resource
the eye test
Do you pass?
taking it slow
the jam bubbles
around the whisk
…
solely looking
at a situation
going off of
only the visuals
may not be the best
when we have other
senses at our disposal
to be continued
What’s next for you?
settling down
the pine trees
bare claw marks
…
even if it seems
like all is lost
we never know
what tomorrow brings
or what could happen
as we can find
rainbows after the rain
disposable
What are you throwing away?
ball point pen
the ink ran dry
seven years ago
…
we see it
all the time
throwing away
trash and waste
to eventually do it
all over again
later down the line
introductions
What do you want to teach others?
the beginning
winds carrying leaves
across the street
…
we all remember
the memories and feelings
of when we fell in love
with an event, activity
but who are we going
to share these with
when we are old and grey?
garbage day
Are you consistent?
black clouds
rolling around
the garbage truck
…
we all know
it comes up
every week
but we must
be consistent
in our efforts
or trash will pile up