make a list
Whose on your list?
cloudy day
after the sun
before the rain
…
of the people in our life
who teach us
who inspire us
who make us laugh
who respects us
who love us
who show us how to live
made to last
How does material things affect you?
a long history
the rabbit jumping
into the snow
…
the flashy car
the fancy jewelry
the freshest outfits
the flagship computer
all these material things
won’t make us happy
for the long run
the mic is hot
What do you want people to think about you?
hello winter
pine needles stuck
on the welcome mat
…
regardless if it’s
our public life or
our private life
we should be aware
of other’s opinions
but never stray away
from our true selves
ask and answer
When do you self-reflect?
staring at the water
off the dock
we see ripples
…
are we using time wisely?
are we taking anything for granted?
are we living true to ourselves?
are we waking up ready to take on the day?
are we putting enough effort into our relationships?
are we taking care of ourselves physically? mentally? spiritually?
are we achieving the goals we set for ourselves?
bid you adieu
Are you chasing trends or carving your own path?
here
a flower pokes
out from the snow
…
copying trends
will only take us so far
when instead
we should be
paying attention to
what makes our heart
and mind race
turn to lead
Are you ready?
stepping through
a puddle before
the front door
…
rarely do we
predict with
100 % accuracy
when our time will come
we only need to believe
it will and that we are ready
to take on the challenge
alternatives
Have you substituted something before?
she bought
sweet potatoes
instead of yams
…
we might think
we need bread
to be the bookends
to make a sandwich
until we discover
a recipe that doesn’t
call for bread
our north star
What is helping you towards your goals?
say goodbye
to the traffic lights
until tomorrow
…
guides us towards
our journey’s end
but we can’t escape
the reality of the situation
where we must come to terms
with what we wished for
and what we actually got
tape dispensers
What are you reviewing?
running down
the wheel stops
at the marker
…
whether we know
it or not
there will always be
someone reviewing
something for better or for worse
no matter what
the product or service
mark the calendar
What are you looking forward to?
down the hall
ornaments rest on
the family tree
…
we may only
get to experience
this event once
or get excited
as we are approaching
a holiday that brings us
joy and cheer
more of this
What value are you searching for?
sushi restaurant
flipping nori sheets
over dragons
…
and less of that
is the path
we seek
in our never ending
quest to find
and hold onto
value
as life goes on
What is your favorite season?
a holly wreath
decorates the door
protects our home
…
we will come
to experience
a flowering spring
a midsummer night’s walk
feelings of fall
then winters first snow
all before sunset next year
rainy season
What do you see?
see it?
a drop of dew
holding the world
…
isn’t all bad
if we consider
that the rain is purifying
the air around us
but the majority
of people only see
what’s in front of them
our opponent
Who are you facing today?
blackened pieces
move across the court
towards the king
…
requires us
to compete
with them
or else who
will play this role
regardless if
it’s just a game