June 27

Sleep is so needed

But at times we ignore it

Though it's so basic

Alberta 2015

June 26

With the end in sight

The load is lighter to bear

Endurance results

Alberta 2016

June 25

No showcase needed

To highlight all of my faults

But own up to them

Pennsylvania 2014

June 24

Ignorance is bliss

Turn and face your own shadow

To confront the truth

Alberta 2015

June 23

Running so quickly

Surroundings become a blur

Slow down to take note

Pakistan 2010

June 22

Compassion results

When each party benefits

In an equal way

Alberta 2016

June 21

Cast your gaze outward

You think you know what you want

But truth is within

Thailand 2012

June 20

What is help that helps?

Do we help the way we want

Or the way they need?

Singapore 2014

June 19

The rage that flares up

So quickly stopped with a pause

And a thoughtful breath

Japan 2014

June 18

Looking in and out

The world goes by and we change

But we change it too

Pakistan 2010

June 17

Beginning to live

Each day we learn something new

Bringing adventure

Alberta 2016

June 16

The bloom of roses

Though varied in different hue

May each smell as sweet

England 2006

June 15

Striking a balance

Between what you need and want

Brings patience for both

Alberta 2015

June 14

What are my big goals?

What do I do to reach them?

Do I give my all?

Alberta 2006

June 13

Pause for reflection

Are you focused on blessings?

Sunshine is waiting

Alberta 2016

June 12

Walking so quickly

Take time to smell some flowers

Slow and reflective

Pennsylvania 2014

June 11

We become lazy

Just when we think we're okay

Then trouble begins

Singapore 2014

June 10

Sometimes we assume

With respect compassion grows

And it is humbling

India 2011

June 9

Nothing wrong with dull

The mundane can give one rest

A break from problems

Nicaragua 2012

June 8

A fleeting moment

Caught by perspicacity

Helps bring about change

Phoenix 2015

June 7

Troubles may arise

Disheartened by obstacles

Always an escape

Spain 2006

June 6

Bend under pressure

Stress might undermine the truth

We act not ourselves

Ireland 2006

June 5

Shield and protector

I give my wing to others

Who gives me their wing?

June 4

Peony buds feed

The ants that crawl over them

In this way, they bloom

Alberta 2015

June 3

What will others think?

Is my performance okay?

Just doing my best.

Indonesia 2010

June 2

Done just for the show

Doing acts of compassion

Is not from the heart

India 2011

June 1

We seek warm fuzzies

Until someone gives us one

Then we get too shy

Alberta 2010