where some see

leaking gutters

a stream becomes

a river on glass

…

a money pit

we see an asset

that not only will

appreciate in value

but more importantly be a place

where we will create

many cherished memories

year book

faded picture

the student looks on

with a chuckle

…

look back

and peer

into our past

for pause, reflection

and to make sure

we are still headed

in the right direction

rewards

immortal

grave stones carry

more than names

…

and recognition

are powerful tools

for us and others

to strive for

but not take

our eyes off of

what’s truly valued

kettle

warmed cup

a touch of autumn

in our hands

…

lid

spout

and handle

now all we need

to do is pour water

inside and wait

for things to boil

plans

morning song

hearing the robins

from the kitchen

…

for what we

will be doing

tomorrow

the day after tomorrow

the day after that

and so on and so forth

are events and experiences

we look forward to

growing up

today is cloudy

the rain never waits

for our umbrellas

…

is not a sign

for us to stop dreaming

or lose our ambition

in fact we should

boldly set off

to find where the wind

will take us next

highlight

pockets of clouds

where the sunlight

shows the park

…

the parts

of our lives

that gives us value

and spend time

thinking about

why it gives us

this feeling

operate

falling leaves

a reminder that

we are changing

…

in a state of

fear of failure

anger from frustration

disgust for things

sadness of loss

joy for living

the choice is ours

hub

axe throwing

from the hands

of the children

…

the spaces

we spend time

exploring and

interacting with

are more than

physical or digital

destinations

commodity

apple picking

a blushing sunset

in our hands

…

as in available

reliable or even cheap

is how all things

will first look

until we take

the stance of becoming

connoisseurs

invisible

talking out load

field of greens

field of dreams

…

but deeply felt

our soft skills

truly shine with how we

communicate

collaborate

adapt and problem solve

time manage and lead

routines

brewing coffee

as rain clouds

pass over us

…

rituals

whatever we want

to call them

are daily reminders

we have something

to be thankful for

and look forward to

keycaps

keyboard

the ocean

is our escape

…

naps

stickers

mixers

the list goes on

finding the community

that suits our interests

just takes time

dehydrated

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

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

sticky

old window

watching paint dry

in the afternoon

…

we might

be in the thick

of it now

but as the years

go by

we will be thankful

we stuck with it

per bag

fresh popcorn

perfection awaits

at the movies

…

any number

written on

our packaging

for the things we

buy and consume

has an intention

and call to action

mow

up and down

the grassy slope

smiles at us

…

do we wait

for the weeds

to start showing up

or do we start

to take care

of the things that matter

to us and others now?

leaf blowers

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

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