retail, resale, repeat
What is the price you pay?
roaring leaf blower
an endless pile of leaves
disappears again
…
the culture encourages
us to continually
make purchases
then sell second-hand
and do it all over again
but are we aware of
this behaviors true costs?
wearing green
What holidays do you celebrate?
rolling hills
pots of gold twinkle
marigolds in bloom
…
in order
for us to keep
the tradition going
we must remember
and pass down our holidays
regardless if they are
secular or sacred
broken records
Do you believe records are meant to be broken?
the whistle blows
a stream of confetti falls
losing streak ends
…
most of us assume
some records may
never be broken
only to discover
that someone
will eventually
make history again
unforgettable
What has left an impression on you?
pink blossoms scatter
exiting the old bathhouse
a river opens
…
the closing lines
of our favorite books,
films, and media
not only leave
a lasting impression
they give us space
to reflect on the journey
give and take
Who do you benefit from and who benefits from you?
clownfish gathering
the anemone shelters
ocean's harmony
…
just as the clownfish
wards off potential predators
and provides nutrients
to the anemone
the clownfish is awarded shelter
we all need to learn
how to live together
coffee chat
Who are you meeting up with?
bustling neighborhood
coffee stains emanating
from the napkin
…
in our case
the latter part
of this expression
means far more
than grabbing a beverage
as it implies conversations
to create connections
fire triangle
Are you starting or putting out fires?
forest once lush green
now ablaze with fiery rage
mother’s tears are shed
…
oxygen, heat, and fuel
may make up the
three most common
ingredients for starting fires
but we often forget
fires require wind
in order to spread
the opinion
Are you blindly following other’s beliefs?
cascading blue
a loose thread
arrives in our pocket
…
of other’s plays
a strong role
in how we present ourselves
to them and the world
when we should see
these as formed beliefs
rather than strict mandates
lottery ticket
Are you buying or making your own luck?
flashing lights
scratched tickets on the floor
a penny smiles
…
chances are
we don’t hit it big
and win the prize
instead we should stay
focused on ourselves
and make our own luck
over buying it
candy wrappers
What are you protecting and preserving?
colorful papers
traces of sweet indulgence
candy wrappers fly
…
serve us well
and play a vital role
in protecting and preserving
what they are holding
inside themselves
until we decide to
open them up