play the song
What is your favorite instrument?
wistful bells
playing twinkle
twinkle little star
…
on a trumpet
on a flute
on a violin
on a piano
and we will hear
new sounds and feelings
with the music
prescription
Who do you listen to?
morning details
my wife irons my shirt
as sprinklers come on
…
not all things
we need to do
need to come
from the mouths
of doctors
of therapists
of counselors
throw and catch
Are you the thrower or catcher?
baseball game
a long time waiting
for the fireworks
…
for throwers
we control
how high or low
how fast or slow
the ball goes
as for the catchers
we make do with what we get
first-hand
What have you experienced today?
microphone
a spotlight opens
the abyss
…
our personal
experiences
mean more
the stronger
the older
the wiser
we get
secret sauce
Why are you, you?
sticky fingers turn
grandmothers cookbook
teriyaki stains
…
what makes us
what defines us
what drives us
what completes us
is an amalgamation
of interests, hobbies
desires and so much more
coloring book
What are your boundaries?
at the cliffs edge
a mountain goat
looking for berries
…
if we cared
about coloring
all the way up
to the end of the lines
then we should also
care enough about
challenging boundaries
fill in the blank
What is your goal today?
saw dust
gently leaves
the side walk
…
gives us
the opportunity
to set
our attitude
our gratitude
our intention
our introspection
sounds phony
How do you talk?
babbling on
sparkling water
starts to sit still
…
the times we pause
the times we use filler words
the times we say umm
the times we hesitate
the time is now
for us to become
self-aware of how we speak
fingerprint
What defines you?
seaberry
orange balloons
reach for the sky
…
everyone of us
on this earth
is unique and has
a story to tell
that shouldn’t be
covered or masked
from wearing gloves
word for word
Do you follow instructions?
ikea manual
a splinter in hand
a chair in the other
…
for some of us
following instructions
seems second nature
while others deem
and prefer to rather use
their own mind
to figure things out
factoring in
What does the price tell you?
stone lantern
falling rain collects
at the basin
…
where an object was made
what material was used
what purpose does it serve
who made it
are a few factors
we need to consider
other than looking at the price
the pursuit
Why do you care about solving problems?
rabbits scurry
around pine needles
to the meadow
…
to get to a better place
such as first
in a race
is a problem
for us to solve
if we care enough
about the task at hand
different kind of thank you
How do you thank others?
at the podium
the flowers rest
above graduation caps
…
a box of chocolates
a hand-written note
a simple favor
a pat on the back
a planned activity
a few actions by us
make all the difference
instructions
Are you following directions or making decisions on your own?
drawing board
eraser shavings left
at the front door
…
give us a prompt
and let us plan
to create platforms
and patterns
without being afraid
of challenging the
status quo