past the façade
there are tones and textures
beneath the surface
each of us
everything is a
rhythm of time
a reflection of life
until now
it doesn’t have to be complex
look deeper
at what is there
you might be surprised
© 2020 j.g. lewis
What are you putting off
until the time is right?
Tomorrow is coming
as sure as today arrived.
Why are you waiting?
© 2018 j.g. lewis
As sure as daylight
the Sun will rise.
At night, with the same certainty,
the Moon will shine.
The time
between now and then
remains uncertain.
Enjoy as much of it
as you can.
© 2021 j.g. lewis
July dives in, clothes and all,
brash and unafraid of his being.
His time is careless, rushed, and
often leaves whisker burn on
a lover’s face.
August is more tentative.
Gently she slips off her socks,
dips a toe, and tests the water.
She knows days will grow shorter,
temperatures cooler,
and the night quieter.
August is mindful of more time
for fireflies, skinny dipping, and
seductive whispers.
August will always leave
with a tender embrace, promising
to return.
Cherish your time with August.
July has already forgotten
what you meant.
© 2020 j.g. lewis
Dreams, feelings, relationships,
emotions, work, life (even death),
it’s not all black and white.
You’ve got to remain open to each
shade of grey, and those jubilant
and resplendent colours.
Find your perspective — strong or
subtle, light or dark — within each
hue of every day.
Look. Listen. Feel the tones and
show off your range.
What colour will you be today?
© 2019 j.g. lewis