dehydrated
What is your body telling you?
slow mornings
the mango tree
shades our eyes
…
our body
will remind us
when it’s time
for something
even if our mind
is telling us
the opposite
side quests
What paths are you on?
painting around
the wasp nest
on the roof
…
may take us
away from
our main path
but they offer us
some timely advice
and perspective
along the way
leaf blowers
Do you own one?
rustling west
the wind brings
new gifts
…
while we can
debate between
if all should be powered
by electricity over gas
for a better, quieter,
and healthier environment
both get the job done
spectators
What event are you looking forward to seeing in-person?
golden afternoon
the larches sway
at the football stadium
…
in every season
there are moments
in time where
an event draws a crowd
to gather around
to watch a game,
race or match
there is no
Do you communicate effectively & emphatically with others?
common ground
between the mountains
lies a stream
…
us vs them
but only in
our minds
and mouths
as we all live
on the same
rock in space
steep, sip, savor
What are you experimenting with?
tea leaves
ground into a
sea of green
…
the world we live in
can have an order
to doing things
if we want to follow
the prescribed process
or we can take time
to learn by experimenting
around the block
What have you been thinking about lately?
the morning sun
above the trees
shines on the kids
…
as we take our walk
we will wonder and ponder
what are the things that make
our house a home
our people a family
our time on this rock
a legacy to remember
there's always something
When do you fix or replace objects?
hot water steam
boiling over
the old cooktop
…
we need to look at
and pay extra attention to
as time goes on
since we will eventually
have to decide
whether if we want
to repair or replace
moving around
When was the last time you moved?
open the box
an old home meets
new stewards
…
makes us
come to terms
with the fact
that the concept
of home is less about
the location and more about
the emotions it harbors
stacking bricks
What work are you doing today?
red leaves
brushing through
the empty park
…
every day
we get to
build upon
or chisel away
at the work
that was done
yesterday