peace of mind
What is on your mind lately?
A snowy night
nothing to see
but only streetlights
…
is when we place
the priorities we
can never get back
such as family
experiences
and time to the front
of our minds
light bulb for sale
What idea are you making a reality?
shoveling ice
the metal giant clears
the path for the king
…
having an idea
is one thing
but actually making it
and seeing how
our audience will take it
is part of
every creator’s dream
see beyond
What is your vision for yourself?
By next year, we have
one eye forward then
one eye back
…
the grass and bushes
the mountains and trees
the rivers and oceans
there is something
wonderful about
having a clear vision
that we live by
finders keepers
What was the last thing you misplaced?
coat cabinet
a piece of chocolate
left in the pocket
…
curiously enough
when we go look
for forgotten things
we may discover
other misplaced objects
that weren’t on our mind
to begin with
most likely to
How do you judge others?
high school year books
a gallery of forgotten
memories
…
be a
set a
win a
start a
we all have
our own opinions
of others
learning curve
When do things makes sense for you?
one day, we will
taste the apples
again in spring
…
from beginner
all the way
to professional
we all experience
a feeling and memory
where everything clicks
and makes sense
after the hill
How far will you go until you stop to pause and reflect?
mountain air
the world we knew
was all a dream
…
we got a
mountain
in front of us
to climb up
until we turn back
and look how far
we have come
paper cuts
What stays with you?
slicing apples
crossing the line
turns into a smile
…
the pain
we feel
is a reminder
even the smallest
of knicks
will be felt
long after they heal
listen again
Do you find yourself repeating things?
radio static
a turn of the switch
into soft jazz
…
watch again
eat again
whatever the case
we will always find
something different
and new to say
the next time around
bottle it all up
Are you saving space to reflect?
four dots flash
the silence before
the record plays
…
put in
our time
our energy
into what we call
this thing called life
but we forgot to leave
space for space
personal choice
What do your decisions say about you?
leftover cake
better kept for
one more day
…
at the end of the day
we are left with making
a series of choices
and at their core
a reflection of
what we value
and hold dear
seat cushions
When do you know you need something?
boarding the plane
took for granted
my neck pillow
…
our body
and mind
will often tell us
when we need
a bit more support
to add comfort
to our lives
today is tomorrow's news
What happened to you yesterday?
yesterday
we sipped on
matcha lattes
…
we slip here
we trip there
when nothing
seems to be
going our way
the best thing to say
is tomorrow is a new day
times new roman
What is your favorite font?
the last turn
rolling and rolling
the blue marble spins
…
was once
a popular font
until the time
came for
others to take
the mantle
of most used
please and thank you
Where are your manners?
cutting apples
there are many hands
reaching for smiles
…
the first word
comes with a request
the second and third
come after that request
has been fulfilled
are manners
that matter
knock knock
What is the best joke you know?
wilting tulips
never made it
past sunday
…
the set up
and build up
matter to a point
but if we don’t know
our audience
It won’t matter
what the punchline is