taste buds
What food have you grown to love?
melting popsicle
a wooden plank dyed red
from the afternoon sun
…
our perception
of flavor and how food
and other things taste
evolves as we age
but may also indicate
underlying symptoms
we aren’t paying attention too
peace sign
What does peace mean to you?
flower festival
peace boulevard celebrates
hiroshima cries
…
making a symbol
that holds universal appeal
and spans generations
is no small undertaking
that we as the audience
can clearly see the sign’s
origin, inspiration, and design
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