in search of
What are you searching for?
scraping and paving
the construction workers lay
a new galaxy
…
potential
progress
perfection
or are we
heading towards
mediocracy
and pitfalls?
the marathon
What race are you running?
the final mile
clusters of dandelion
settle on the hill
…
isn’t a competition
against others or ourselves
it is the antithesis of stagnation
we are all moved by
a good story, return, or comeback
progress made toward our goals
and overall a change in mindset
what becomes clear
What do you realize now?
rain and wind subside
petals unfurl in the sun
May flowers chuckle
…
as we get older
the more we realize
that time is time
and we should consider
stop waiting for good days
and making great days
out of the time we have
prompts and promises
When have you interacted with artificial intelligence?
spring conversation
a game of chess at the park
between two old knights
…
using our heads
instead of staring
at a screen
for the answers
that artificial intelligence
generates is a task
we are still working on
be the first
What are you innovating?
cookbook recipe
peeled and crushed dragon fruit
rises from the pot
…
of our community
to do what no one
thought of before
or what was possible
because where would we be
if we left things the way
they were today?
give or earn
What was given vs earned for you?
on the podium
green and yellow confetti
lost in the moment
…
what is given
to us for free feels
a lot different than
when we work
to earn something
in more ways than
we can imagine
the way it is
How do you teach others?
computer monitor
a magnet opens and bends
our reality
…
is not what
we should be
teaching our kids
but instead leaning into
the discomfort of learning
to better understand
what to say to them
if we never had
How did you learn to compromise?
boiling water
overflowing out the top
ramen stuck on pot
…
to solve sticky situations
or the problems
at hand without
giving something up
of value in return
when would we learn
how to compromise?
aa batteries
When does type matter to you?
the bass drum rumbles
before the marching band leaves
the tulip field
…
the question isn’t
if we feel drained
after we spend
or use up most of
our stored energy
but are we disposable
or rechargeable?
seems to us
Are you competing or collaborating?
the welding machine
a red spot dissipating
a car door appears
…
that the competition
is meant for picking
the best out of the best
when in reality
we are all collaborating
on this opportunity
to building something real
what comes first
What do you prioritize first?
garden pagoda
half covered over with moss
half covered by sun
…
on a project
is often the most important
piece or variable
we need to determine
as the other jobs
roles, and activities
should follow it’s vision
no complaints
What feedback are you getting?
garden hose tightens
around the rear window glass
searching for soap suds
…
is a compliment
or is it
a missed opportunity
for us to hear
what could be fixed
what would be better
what should be best?