Hobbies and occupations
bring familiar measure
that build lives
with practices
residing in interests
and shared experiences
which fruit labor.
Through familiar measure
and friendly work
tools become companions
that one begins to rely on
as confidants
and problem solvers
melding with psyche
Building lives
we use tools to cope
with stress and anxiety
with joy and sadness
with boredom and loneliness
Might they be good ones
that are constructive
uses of time.
Practice
with such tools
makes for easier work
in dealing with problems
in building shelter
and supplying power
for our minds'
clear reckoning.
Resident in interests
is purpose.
Like growing tree
drops seeds eventually
which we can munch or bury,
Purpose seems something
we get from pursuits
that either feeds
or multiplies interest.
Sharing experience
are others
in guilds, unions, and clubs.
Get yourself connected.
Communities offer resources
and companionship
beyond what tools can offer
in hobbies and occupations.
Fruit of Labors
may get bigger and better
but maybe not,
instead maybe markets
will grow for your product
or perhaps workmanship
will improve prices.
In Life's employment
tools become companions,
might they be constructive
in building shelter
for our pursuits.
Communities offer resources
to help grow ones workmanship.