not required
What options do you have and take?
sunday market
the flower stand draws
us and the bees
…
gives us
pause
to think
if the options
in front of us
are worth our time
and energy
in short supply
What do you think is hard to come by?
gentle rain
we wish for rainbows
but hear thunder
…
our attention
may seem to be
what we all are lacking
when in reality
it is our transparency
and trust that should
be prioritized first
think about it
Are you thinking short or long term?
father and son
walking past
grandfather’s tree
…
will our goals
be the same
today, tomorrow,
to even decades later
or will we see
an evolution of thought
and perspective?
birthday presents
As a kid, what would you ask for your birthday?
blooming red
a vase of flowers
slowly wilting
…
like diamond rings
and other material things
meant more to us
when we were young
but now we can appreciate
the value of time
relationships and health
on the fence
What are you indecisive about?
melting slowly
ice cubes in the cup
play in the pool
…
indecision
at the ice cream counter
if we should order
chocolate or vanilla today
is not taking into account
we can always
come back again
walk the dog
What do others trust you with?
weathered dog leash
a tropical storm passes
on a summer day
…
the roles
and responsibilities
others put on us
as well as what
we put on ourselves
may match
or be completely different
fade to black
What do you think about at night?
the lanterns glow
dances on the water
waving hello
…
as the sun
goes down
and night arrives
we can find peace
in knowing tomorrow
is a new day to build
something that matters
chart the course
Where are you in your journey?
local market
jewels of the sun
enter our mouths
…
throughout our journey
to reach our destination
whether we can stay on course
find another way to get there
or simply stop and turn around
is the beauty behind the experiences
and the memories made along the way
play the song
What is your favorite instrument?
wistful bells
playing twinkle
twinkle little star
…
on a trumpet
on a flute
on a violin
on a piano
and we will hear
new sounds and feelings
with the music
prescription
Who do you listen to?
morning details
my wife irons my shirt
as sprinklers come on
…
not all things
we need to do
need to come
from the mouths
of doctors
of therapists
of counselors
storefront windows
What are you displaying?
shopping mall
a bird carrying
paper towels
…
we can get
a glimpse
of personality
or what is
in season
if we look
at others