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
a daily breath
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certainty
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august
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
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remain open
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
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What has changed?
Why has it changed?
Is anything the same?
© 2018 j.g. lewis
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we used to understand
We do not sing of today
with the pride of those
who sang before.Negligent in our duty,
we overlook promises
we used to understand.We don’t have to look,
we can feel the damage
as it continually occurs.Who will sing tomorrow
without concern, or
understanding, of pride?© 2019 j.g. lewis