who made it
Do you know who invented the products regularly use?
toothbrush
the last defense
against popcorn
…
the creator
of any art
is a label
that will stay
with it forever
until future generations
forget and need to look things up
album cover
How do you form first impressions?
rubber plant
a stroke of green
across leaves
…
just like a
book cover
packaging
matters for us
to get a glimpse
of what is inside
and waiting to be explored
put it down
How do you get out of a rut?
living room
the lamp appears
when asked
…
then pick it up
then put it down again
then pick it up again
sometimes all we need
is a little time away
for us to get out
of a mental rut
bubble wrap
What safety measures are you taking?
plastic box
we can see
a circus inside
…
sometimes
it pays to have
and take safety
precautions
and extra measures
when we plan out
our next move
portion control
When do you use moderation?
salad bowl
and only tomatoes
remain
…
as the saying
we often hear and tell
ourselves goes
everything
in moderation
is a good rule
to follow in most cases
talk about it
What ideas are you working on?
sizzle and steam
the mind wanders
flipping burgers
…
discuss it
work it out
the idea
is not enough
and only the first part
of turning something
into reality
treasure chest
When are looks deceiving to you?
hedges
looks soft
yet is anything but
…
what we see
on the outside
could be very
very different
from what we find
is actually on
the inside
wishing well
Do you believe in yourself?
shimmering
a glimmer of sunlight
on the lily pad
…
when we find
a fountain to toss
our offerings, prayers,
hopes, and dreams into
we will soon realize
the magic we are seeking
actually starts within ourselves
junk drawer
Are you controlling your chaos?
tape dispenser
resting besides
a pair of scissors
…
when chaos
is controlled
or at least
shows signs
of having a system
the randomness
may disappear
over or under
Do you know what will happen next?
forgotten shrubs
left waving at the sun
day after day
…
having knowledge
about a subject
doesn’t always
mean we will know
what an outcome will be
as this is just one factor
in the game of life
leave space
Are you leaving room for others?
white lines
separating rusted metal
from smooth pavement
…
from topics such
as a conversation
to allow others
to ask questions
or simply enough room
for us to be able
to safely park a vehicle
late arrival
What is your reason for being late?
late check in
the van’s muddy tires
remember pouring rain
…
are better than
not showing up at all
without a reason
as hosts as well as
anyone how expects people
to come to the event or not
almost always keep receipts
thread the needle
What does “being present” mean to you?
count down
slicing onions
for supper
…
first before
we can move
or even think about
the next step
as nothing matters more
then the present
now more than ever