fish out of water
What’s your fish out of water story?
glass frog
jumping off
the pathos leaf
…
we never really know
or can fully prepare ourselves
with being out of place
in a new environment
until we have embraced
that there will be some levels
of uneasiness and unpredictablility
on the daily
What do you do daily?
doorknobs sparkle
underneath the rubble
after the earthquake
…
viewing our lives
as a series of experiences
ranging from mistakes made
and lessons learned
is something only
we can begin to understand
during daily relections
company we keep
Who do you trust?
chain link fence
a dog barks after
five years
…
what separates
the people we see
as acquaintances
as friends
as family
has taken years and years
of trust building
the challenge
What keeps you up at night?
walking on ice
bubbles move along
the river’s edge
…
we can get caught up in
and have sleepless nights over
is more or less about
not taking any action
and executing our ideas
than not doing anything at all
and letting thoughts rule ourselves
if and then
Do you believe in destiny?
red daruma
a promise made
as the left eye opens
…
an event occurs
the result will be based
off of the fact
our actions are at
the mercy of fate
or if we just believe in
connecting the dots
special guest
Who do you cater to?
the mic stand
turns on after
five years
…
rarely ever
do we get to host
and entertain
our idols and role models
and not come away
with the conclusion
we all are human
no matter our backgrounds
paper is paper
What are you not seeing?
bits of foil
a hand turns
into a rabbit
…
if we always
limit ourselves
to looking at things as is
then we run the risk
of not seeing the possibilities
and opportunities that lie
beyond our thoughts, words, and actions
a movement
What do you stand for?
ordinary day
a masked figure
carries plastic bags
…
is more than
a campaign or symbol
for us to rally behind
during difficult times
it is a gift to witness
in the present and remember
what we stand for
magnifying glass
What are you searching for?
on the lawn
a series of mounds
and no mole near
…
it’s never promised
we will end up finding
what we are looking for
when we begin
but what is guaranteed
is how our perspective
changes after the result
it bares repeating
What do you need to hear?
a giant leap
raindrops fall
from leaf to leaf
…
just because
we feel stuck
in our current place
doesn’t mean this fixed mindset
should stop us from
exploring and looking for more
doors and opportunities