Q&A with Vincent Lowry discussion

How is your health?
I start with that because
everything else falls under that tree.
If the roots are cracked,
or the bark is stripped,
it won't matter how ripe the fruit is
for next season it will vanish.

After that, I'll ask about your family and friends.
Like the beams in a building,
they support the frame of your life.
You will likely give a generic answer,
"They are fine," but I know they are within
the marrow of your soul
and they constantly orbit your thoughts.

Lastly, I'll ask about your job.
Note how I put this at the back of the line.
Your ego might scream at this undesired placement,
for degrees, titles, and money
are what you spend your days obtaining.
But careers fade like the seasons,
leaving only the tree, and its many branches, behind.

This one has interesting ideas that really get you thinking about your priorities. Like this one too!

:)