the record
How do you measure your efforts?
on the field
nothing but green
and torn bandages
…
is the record
and no matter
how good or bad
the record is
it will never
be able to show
our true grit
the script
In your opinion, who is a great actor?
tell me
when the last time
the wolve howled
…
is not there
to be read
and recited
it exists
for us to act out
and preform
for the story to show
holding onto
What do you not care about anymore?
one hand holds
the fallen leaves
of the maple tree
…
grey hair
wrinkles
sun spots
and letting go
of age
of anxiety
or apathy
pat on the back
What will your future self think about today?
feeding pond
the koi circle
and circle
…
for the work today
we invest
and sacrifice
our money
energy and time
into for a
better tomorrow
put into writing
What is a goal you set this year?
around 2pm
the pianist sips
matcha
…
a song
a speech
a story
the dreams
we hold close
need only our actions
and will to come alive
origin story
What is your story?
saturday rainfall
streaks of blue smeared
on the window
…
may be big
may be small
or nothing at all
but we can’t deny
or find a reason why
our journey can’t change
as time flies by
don't sleep
What choices have surprised you?
awaken
to find the sun
is still down
…
on getting a good nights rest
drinking more water
eating less processed foods
spending time with family
as well as by ourselves
and the results
may surprise us
where some see
How do you view your home?
leaking gutters
a stream becomes
a river on glass
…
a money pit
we see an asset
that not only will
appreciate in value
but more importantly be a place
where we will create
many cherished memories
growing up
What dream are you chasing now?
today is cloudy
the rain never waits
for our umbrellas
…
is not a sign
for us to stop dreaming
or lose our ambition
in fact we should
boldly set off
to find where the wind
will take us next