An existence is obvious. in
sight and in tension, open
to inspection.
An inference is more difficult
to explain.
Like truth, its presence
is not always perceived.
It is not often felt, like envy
or like pain, yet
the essence remains.
© 2026 j.g. lewis
sometimes
patience pays
more than it costs
time required
is not time lost
take the time before
it is taken away
do not rush
you have got all day
© 2021 j.g. lewis
Do any of us stop long enough
to see where we are, or
appreciate things that
simply happen to us.
Too often we are looking ahead
without truly acknowledging
what we have experienced.
Maybe we do not know?
© 2026 j.g. lewis
With some help, I made progress yesterday putting the finishing touches on an unexpected project that has occupied my time and mind for the better part of two weeks.
It has been trying, dirty work. Each step of the way I have looked for quick solutions, shortcuts, and methods that more easily fit into my limited experience with this sort of construction.
Yes, throughout the project, I was continually searching for an easier way. Sometimes the work has to simply get done, and I was trying to find simple, less complex, swifter ways of hastening the pace.
I wasn’t being lazy; I would call it efficient. At times, efficiency takes its time.
Still, the work got done.
Progress is not always easy.
© 2026 j.g. lewis
