on and off and on
paper lanterns
miss looking for
the moon
…
the light switch
only knows to go
back and forth
bringing light
or letting darkness
into a space and time
with the flick of our finger
flavors and all
What is your favorite food to taste/eat?
strawberry baskets
a field of rubies left
for the picking
…
the number of times
we have tried
a certain food
maybe a lot
or not so much
but we can all agree
we remember the taste
second coat
How do you assess change?
let the paint dry
on the picket fence
as summer ends
…
the first coat
gave us perspective
on the potential
now this second coat
will give us time to decide
if we need to apply
a third coat or leave as is
imagine this
Are you keeping your ideas as ideas?
one day
we will see flowers
bloom in the garden
…
the ideas and dreams
we hold onto
also need our
attention and action
for it to truly manifest
into reality or else
they will stay in our imaginations
follow the footsteps
Are you following others’ path or making your own?
farewell speech
a moment of silence
in the crowd
…
living up to expectations
after a legend or hero retires
is not what we need to focus on
it is the time for us to dig deeper
and truly understand
where we want to go
on our own journey
yes, no, maybe so
What art are you holding back?
at day break
the waves crash
and make a canvas
…
will we go
with the flow
and take it slow
for every artist knows
when it’s time to show
our projects we let grow
for others to see glow
name and date
What days are important to you?
wedding portrait
handing on the wall
sees morning sun
…
two data points
to commemorate
for us to look back on
to keep track of
to remember
to pass down
to celebrate
lately and lovingly
What do you find interesting today?
spray paint bottles
left in the garage
for a new day
…
our hobbies
and interests
are tied to things
we hold dear
or have come
to appreciate
in a new light
works now, change later
Are you staying the same or improving?
today
weeding by hand
is our way
…
when we find
something that works
we must ask ourselves
if we should keep it going
or make adjustments
to turn something great
into something even better
in the details
new uniform
the light of the city
shows on sunday
…
in the design
in the description
in the development
of a product
is our chance
to tell a story
worth remembering
passing through
Will you return to your past this week?
elementary school
left in ruins behind
chainlink fences
…
our past life
and retracing old
stomping grounds
where we used to play
gives our inner child
a moment to come out
and to talk with us
train tracks
How do systems impact you?
waving goodbye
to the ferry and seagulls
from the car window
…
streets and
subways
all operate
within a system
even if the lines
aren’t always
going straight
there will come
What is your journey?
covered in grey
the moment the sun
hides in clouds
…
a day
when we all
fade away
but until then
we should smile
and walk this journey
we call life
flaws and all
How do you see others?
the cracked pavement
gives ways for
flowers
…
seeing someone’s skills
and imperfections
for the first time
is just an introduction
to learning more about them
as well as ourselves
when building relationships
chopping down
Do you ever question your decisions?
summertime fades
as the leaves of turn
from green to yellow
…
is different than
cutting back
and letting something
regrow on it’s own
thus the decision
of somethings fate
lies with us
at some point
What path are you on in your life right now?
weekend hike
the trail fork shows
a summit sign
…
we will find
what works
and what doesn’t
for us to do
the work that matters
and is true
to our identity