November 17

Steadfast rock supports

Though our own knees sometimes shake

Trust the surer ground

Pennsylvania 2012

November 16

Fuel up for the day

Like plants, no water brings thirst

And we wilt away

Pennsylvania 2014

November 15

An angry outburst

Next week will you know the cause?

Needless strength wasted

Alberta 2015

November 14

Water up ahead

Glassy ponds upon the road

Fade when you reach them

Alberta 2016

November 13

Light showers nourish

Pelting rain will cause damage

Which would you prefer?

Nicaragua 2012

November 12

However we can

We propel ourselves forward

Or risk stagnation

Vietnam 2014

November 11

Flower beside me

I must try to grow as tall

Why so important?

Alberta 2016

November 10

To wear others' shoes

Your own must first be removed

Otherwise, no change

South Korea 2013

November 9

Selfless love brings joy

Planning for reward brings strife

Be spontaneous

Indiana 2009

November 8

Wrong paths are taken

But there are routes to get back

If we are humble

Alberta 2016

November 7

Flowers do not hide

They are just as they appear

Still we see beauty

Pakistan 2010

November 6

The sun's heat may blaze

We can love like a river

Refreshing parched souls

Indus River, Pakistan 2010

November 5

When anger prevails

We create separation

Our compassion fails

Alberta 2016

November 4

No agreement needed

But new ideas evoke

When you can let go

Alberta 2016

November 3

There's always a choice

Wherever you find yourself

Embrace it or fight?

Pennsylvania 2012

November 2

Seeing needs around

Showing compassion's not hard

Pleas for help are hard

India 2012

November 1

Harsh disposition

Expressionless public face

Hides the pain within

Indonesia 2010