RE-DEFINING SUCCESS: Woos and Woes

Sheelagh Cabalda is a partner, mama and educator, who has worked extensively in youth development, cultural studies, multicultural counseling, cancer support, higher education, events administration and non-profit management. Redefining success is a combination of positive & changing self-concept, inner directedness and a balance of priorities. It is personal empowerment -- taking charge over what we can control & accepting what we cannot. Every day is an attempt to do just that.

5.10.10

About to . . .

waiting for the leaves

to . . . turn

shades of marigold, olive, and clementine

like apples just about
to . . . ripen

waiting for the exact moment --

worthwhile seeing

(worthwhile) smelling

(worthwhile) tasting

hoping for the exact moment --

worthwhile treasuring

the moment that phone rings

to let us know

"You have a match"

and autumn's colors fall into each other

fusing into an image of you