temporary tattoo
Do you care less or more about something that is fleeting?
unripened plums
a green shadow
becomes purple
…
when the level
of commitment
is low we often
place less emphasis
and value behind
our choices if the
effects are short-term
born with it
What are you naturally good?
wet stone
a dragon sneers
it’s metal tongue
…
when some
are naturally gifted
and others
have to work
for everything
is only one aspect
to mastering a skill
not required
What options do you have and take?
sunday market
the flower stand draws
us and the bees
…
gives us
pause
to think
if the options
in front of us
are worth our time
and energy
in short supply
What do you think is hard to come by?
gentle rain
we wish for rainbows
but hear thunder
…
our attention
may seem to be
what we all are lacking
when in reality
it is our transparency
and trust that should
be prioritized first
think about it
Are you thinking short or long term?
father and son
walking past
grandfather’s tree
…
will our goals
be the same
today, tomorrow,
to even decades later
or will we see
an evolution of thought
and perspective?
birthday presents
As a kid, what would you ask for your birthday?
blooming red
a vase of flowers
slowly wilting
…
like diamond rings
and other material things
meant more to us
when we were young
but now we can appreciate
the value of time
relationships and health
on the fence
What are you indecisive about?
melting slowly
ice cubes in the cup
play in the pool
…
indecision
at the ice cream counter
if we should order
chocolate or vanilla today
is not taking into account
we can always
come back again
walk the dog
What do others trust you with?
weathered dog leash
a tropical storm passes
on a summer day
…
the roles
and responsibilities
others put on us
as well as what
we put on ourselves
may match
or be completely different