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devotion

What are you committed too?

snowy owls

perched upon

a hollow post

in terms of options

we have an array

of interests

that require us

to decide

what we want

to commit ourselves too

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it's all relative

What would you put in a time capsule?

newspaper ink

imprints onto the

kitchen table

our favorite food

tv show, book, or game

to even what makes

us happy or sad

is part of the reveal

for the next generation

to discover about us

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if it's true

What wealth are you accumulating?

speaking japanese

a conversation

with my grandparents

wealth is more

than money

then shouldn’t we

be asking ourselves

what can we do today

that shows us a new way

for appreciating what we have

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red or blue

What is the power of choice?

the sandlot

dust sweeps over

tennis shoes

presents us

with a choice

to choose one option

which will lead us

down a path

we may or may not

completely comprehend

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gutters

What requires regular maintenance in your life?

rainy afternoon

loose debris collects

around the drain

more than

a seemingly simple

decorative design

much is left unsaid

about maintaining

our skills and senses

to guide us in the right direction

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off script

When do you improvise?

elastic straps

wrapped around

vintage denim

takes away

our fear of failure

or set expectations

to motion in

our burning desire

to take risks and

expand our imagination

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counting

When do you focus on the present?

oink, oink,

wild boar stuck

in the mud

one, two, one, two

as we step

across the floor

trying to find

the rhythm

may distract us

from the present

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tic tac toe

Do you trust your intuition?

green yarn

dangling from

the cat’s tail

two players

sitting across

from each other

pondering how

our intuition

leads us to

wins, loses, and draws

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back and forth

What is your daily ritual?

four wheels

taking the owner

back home

people pass by

in their cars

or taking their dog

for a walk around

the neighborhood

are the everyday rituals

we see outside the window

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hmm

What filler words do you use?

grocery ad

the discount flyers

are all ripped out

entering and exiting

the conversation

are these filler words

that on paper appear

unrefined or unessential

to our dictation until

our mind draws a blank

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bubble

What is inevitable?

soap and water

descending over

teacups

whether it pops

from coming into contact

with another object

or on it’s own

we should internalize

how time and fate

are intertwined

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naps

How much do you sleep?

heated blanket

on the floor

forms a new canyon

for some people

means taking a break

that span only minutes

and for others

can last hours

whatever the case,

sleep is sleep

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delicacy

What is the finest food you’ve eaten?

cooked mutton

around the table

family gather

fugu

sannakji

yànwō

balut

no matter

where we go

food is fare

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stamp

What legacy are you leaving behind?

hanko stamp

vermillion coats

handmade washi

pressed onto paper

brands approval

or in other words,

our reputation

to this body of work

we are reluctant to save

from the shredder

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rainy days

What are you waiting for?

traffic cones

directing vehicles

towards new ground

there has to be

more then this

grey overcast

if we are

willing to wait

for the sun

to shine again

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on and off

When do you find yourself to be the most creative?

hydrangea

in the shade

opens up

the switch goes

when the power is on

everyone sees

our finished projects

and when the light’s off

we start all over to make

another masterpiece

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curls

What trait have you come to love about yourself?

hair straightener

clamping down an

unyielding road

what is it

that makes us

crave something

we don’t have

and not first be proud

or content with

our own traits and abilities

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squeaky clean

Do you clean behind the toilet?

september rain

teardrops disappear

in the river

it’s rather difficult

to clean

behind the toilet

but without

regular checks

we could risk

the build up of more work

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after you

Who taught you good manners?

wooden door knob

greets the hand

with warmth

holding open

the door for others

to pass through

is a lesson in

good manners

but also our desire

for goodwill

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swoon

What brings you joy?

tuning into

the andy griffith show

whistling away

fleeting feelings

are healing

to the touch

yet what we clutch

can never fully capture

the best parts

when we were young

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