the reality is
What do you think lies ahead?
bushes rustle
the last shadow we see
are tiger stripes
…
history is fluid
it twists and turns
and what we once believed
was like a straight-forward map
appears as a scribbled chart going
up, down, left, right,
forwards and backwards
feed the beast
Who or what are you feeding?
a silent room
the green parakeet
looks for attention
…
instead of continuing
to give the platform
our work and efforts
without any consolation
or appreciation returned
is when we should start
thinking why are we really doing this?
in january
What are you looking forward to?
after rainfall
a robin calls
the dinner bell
…
our preferences
and perspectives have evolved
that’s just the way
the world spins
but when it comes to savoring
what each season brings
we know no bounds
it takes guts
What ideas have you had lately?
talking to the screen
a paragraph appears
on the laptop
…
to stand up
for what we believe in
and even more
for not keeping to
the status quo
but transforming
and idea into reality
heard it here
What have you heard?
undiscovered
a mountain of dust left
on the record player
…
each day is filled with endless opportunities
be considerate of others
most things aren’t as bad
as we make them to be
speech is a powerful tool
the power of habit
will transform our lives
tug of war
Do you trust your head or your gut?
four years past
buds begin to show
on the orchid
…
one side is our head
that seeks logic and reason
while the other end is our gut
that follows spirit and emotion
and both are tying to pull
ourselves towards the best
direction for our lives
the party starts
What are you taking ownership on today?
cupcake recipe
grandmother’s words
fly off the paper
…
when we take
attention and action
on doing things
that will make us
put our ownership in
our health, wealth,
and everything in-between
pareidolia
Do you believe everything you see or hear?
traveling solo
a pink bag unzips
and faces departure
…
seeing faces
in strange places
such as a keys
to lockers and garage doors
may make us wonder
are we going crazy
or is seeing believing?
no playbook
How do you deal with change?
walking after school
beware of dog sign
hits the fence
…
for knowing
what to do
when we are
faced with situations
outside of our control
except to trust in
our attitude and mindset
coat hangers
Who or what relies on you?
be quick!
bed sheets left out
in the rain
…
don’t discriminate
if they are hung up on
a closet rack, curtain
or laundry pole
as we were the one’s
that put them there
in the first place
forgot password
When do you reflect?
rain showers
after a week of snow
the child smiles
…
we can always
start over and reset
our login information
but when it comes
to reinforcing our mindsets
we should pause and get clear on
why we did the things we did
gold standard
What do other’s think of you?
embossed letter
carrying information
carrying reputation
…
time and time again
judging and comparing
others with ourselves based on
what they have or don’t have
how they do or don’t do things
who they are or are not
is a game that leads us nowhere