things happen

tolerating

the frog leaps

into the rain

…

we cannot generalize

we cannot marginalize

we cannot push off

the trauma

and reality of truth

that our ancestors

went through

subscribe

descending

the hot air balloon

dances with the sun

…

and we just might

learn a new skill

laugh at a skit

listen to a podcast

love a movement

the possibilities

are infinite

public appearances

ink stains

collect at the bottom

of the essay

…

whether we see

our role models

out on the streets

or on live streams

it’s good to know

they make an effort

to show up

for every

taking it in

the rainfall

after dark

…

rose that blooms

in our life

we also discover

it’s thorns

and that’s fine

as we learn

awareness & acceptance

let it marinate

bubbling up

a new beginning

for the butter

…

when we really

think about it

out of all

the ingredients

in the world

time is our most precious

and valued resource

like it

chain-link fence

the school banner ripples

to no one

…

or dislike it

all around town

we hear what people say

and be that as it may

they do not control

how we feel or value

our work

the eye test

taking it slow

the jam bubbles

around the whisk

…

solely looking

at a situation

going off of

only the visuals

may not be the best

when we have other

senses at our disposal

perform

dear autumn,

collecting fallen branches

for past lovers

…

no matter if

our audiences

have rave reviews

or countless critiques

as our content

reflects our heart

and soul

issues

moose tracks

running away from

boots soles and bears

…

we all have them

but whether it shows

on our clothes

or whether it grows

in our souls

is something we choose

to share with others

new

welcome!

the sun greets

the new moon

…

what one generation

sees as new

another generation

thinks is old

or is it that

we go move

in cycles?

knowing

scampering around

a dog sled team makes a turn

to the finish line

…

something can be done

is only half of it

we must actually do

the things we set out to do

in order for us to see

and reap the rewards

of when ideas come to life

to be continued

settling down

the pine trees

bare claw marks

…

even if it seems

like all is lost

we never know

what tomorrow brings

or what could happen

as we can find

rainbows after the rain

paying

neighbors

a rat enters

a mole hole

…

it forward

makes sense

even if it’s not

with our money

we always have

something to give

to others in need

strategy

approaching

the street sign

turn red

…

if we go

into things with

or without a plan

the results may depend

on how well we are

able to adapt

to our choices

volunteer

stepping off the slide

the monument’s shadow fills

the school and playground

…

even if we don’t

get paid

get recognized

get awarded

we should recognize

how much our efforts

mean to the community

disposable

ball point pen

the ink ran dry

seven years ago

…

we see it

all the time

throwing away

trash and waste

to eventually do it

all over again

later down the line

introductions

the beginning

winds carrying leaves

across the street

…

we all remember

the memories and feelings

of when we fell in love

with an event, activity

but who are we going

to share these with

when we are old and grey?

garbage day

black clouds

rolling around

the garbage truck

…

we all know

it comes up

every week

but we must

be consistent

in our efforts

or trash will pile up

the first

on the edge

an island fox laughing at

a tourist bus

…

time is the hardest

the second time

is a bit better

the third time

we get a step closer

to mastering new skills

and experiences

when in doubt

leaving October

the salmon run

reaches the end

…

trust in our gut

believe in the vision

and act without fear

then we will find

a path forward but also

gain confidence

in ourselves