Private roads and private fencesPrivate tables and special swingsSpecial sitings of special creaturesInterrupting habitats We walk down an unmarked pathDeeper into the brushUnable to see the endFinding evidence of the humans Pushing through the fallen treesThe river is our guideProceed with caution Running low on resourcesWe return to our trailheadClosely monitored by the local butterfliesDeer cross our path A reroute is required to reuniteThe detour causing challenges with directionsBirds greet us as we emergeAccepted as one of their own
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Erratic and unstableExcited and terrifiedEndlessly curious Direct and structuredBored and tiredConstant apathy Building blocks identifyEnvironment shapes outcomeContinuous cycle
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Ambient noise overpowers conversationA generous offer buys goodwillPersonal stories fill the airRelaxed camaraderie Utter silenceA ploy to distractNervous questions fill the spaceDefensive camaraderie Slow acceptanceFear redirectedCore values rediscoveredResilience
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Relief is hard to come byConstant change swirls around like sand in the dust stormThe world and here at homeNo more lazy summerFall harvest emphasizes the movement of the seasonsOverwhelmed to learning to boredNervous energy like a mist hangs around my worldWhere can value be extracted?Where will change throw the human aside?Where will the new intelligence leave us?I asked for something differentMaybe the stress and strain will resolve into a familiar flowPerhaps a brand-new idea outside my focus will emergeWhat if hard work was rewarded?What if the struggle was just slightly less intense?Will the talented remain?For years I feel a…
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Spring is just around the corner. Nothing like a walk to clear the mind.
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Chosen from many Hard work rewarded New language learned Methodology tested Data presented Decisions delayed Projects created Meetings extended Document written Feedback expected Updates predicted Idea digested Time is short Work disbursed A shortage of staffing The inbox will burst Familiar surroundings Starting over, yet not A return to my post A moment to breathe