Month: July 2024

Commentary, Music

Motivational Music Monday: Alessia Cara- Scars to your Beautiful

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Alessia Cara’s song “Scars to Your Beautiful” is incredibly motivating to me for several reasons. The song’s empowering message about self-acceptance and beauty resonates deeply with me. It reminds me that everyone is beautiful in their own way, regardless of society’s narrow standards of beauty. The lyrics encourage self-love and embracing our unique qualities, which is a powerful and uplifting message. Moreover, the music itself is inspiring and empowering, with a catchy melody and infectious rhythm that fills me with positive energy. Overall, “Scars to Your Beautiful” motivates me to embrace my individuality, love myself for who I am, and celebrate the beauty in diversity.

-M.A.D.

Daily Prompts

10 Certainties

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List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain.

  1. The sun will rise in the east and set in the west every day.
  2. The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.
  3. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
  4. The force of gravity makes objects fall toward the Earth.
  5. Every whole number is either even or odd.
  6. All humans require food, water, and air to survive.
  7. The Earth orbits the sun.
  8. Two parallel lines will never intersect.
  9. Change is an inevitable part of life.
  10. 2 + 2 equals 4.

M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

Serenity – Now with Poem

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Artwork Originally posted May 10, 2024

There once was a person named Serenity
Who dressed up with such splendid amenity
In gowns made of silk
And suits smooth as milk
Their stylishness was quite the identity

-M.A.D.

Poetry

Tootsie Rolls

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Oh, the candy tootsie rolls, so sweet and chewy,
A treat that always puts me in a good mood.
With flavors like chocolate and cherry red,
I could eat them all day, no need to be fed.

Their wrappers crinkle as I open them up,
A burst of joy in a little cup.
I savor each bite, each sticky chew,
Tootsie rolls, oh how I love you.

In the palm of my hand, a little delight,
A sugary treat that brings me to new heights.
So simple yet so satisfying,
Tootsie rolls, you are truly mesmerizing.

From Halloween bags to movie nights,
You always bring me such delight.
On the candy tootsie rolls, I rely,
To satisfy my sweet tooth, oh how I sigh.

So here’s to you, my candy friend,
On you, I can always depend.
To bring a smile to my face,
And to make the world a sweeter place.

M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

Embracing Uniqueness

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There once was a chubby young miss
Whose dream was pure bliss
To be popular and adored
By all those she adored
But unique she was, true as a kiss

Her laughter bubbled like a stream
Her kindness a radiant beam
But the girls at school
Were awfully cruel
Mocking her size, so mean

She tried to fit in, oh how she tried
But her uniqueness could not hide
Her love for books and art
Set her apart
But still, she yearned to be by their side

One day she decided no more
To change who she was at her core
With confidence and grace
She embraced her own space
And in that, she found so much more

For the boys and girls soon saw
Her true beauty, without flaw
Unafraid to be herself
She found a wealth
Of friends who loved her for all

Now the chubby girl who was once shy
Shines bright, reaching for the sky
Her uniqueness, her power
In every single hour
She’s popular, not just to comply

So remember, my dear, be true
To yourself, always be you
For your uniqueness is beauty
A gift, not a duty
Cherish it, let it shine through

M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

Flying Free

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In the open sky,
A kite flying free and high,
Dancing with the wind.

Graceful and serene,
It soars above the treetops,
A colorful dream.

Tugging at the string,
I feel its energy,
Connecting us both.

The sun shining bright,
I watch as it dips and dives,
In joyful delight.

A symbol of peace,
Floating on the breeze so light,
Bringing me release.

In this moment, I,
Am one with nature’s beauty,
And the kite up high.

With each gentle tug,
I guide it through the sky blue,
A dance of pure love.

The world fades away,
As I lose myself in flight,
Soaring high today.

Oh, kite flying free,
You bring me such joy and peace,
My heart dances with glee.

Embracing the sky,
In unity with all things,
A kite flying high.

M.A.D.

Poetry

Charm and Witchery: Three Things Challenge #M751

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Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M751

RICH
PITCH
WITCH

In a mansion so grand and so rich,
Lived a man whose life was a switch.
He tried to impress with a suave pitch,
But his charm ended up in a ditch.

His friends all thought he was a witch,
With tricks that made them twitch and flinch.
But though his luck was quite hitched,
At least he never ran out of a niche!

Poetry

Award Winning: Three Things Challenge #M750

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Three Things Challenge #M750

AWARD
FORWARD
BEHIND

I won an award, oh what a sight,
For always moving forward, never in fright.
But behind every success, I must confess,
Lies a pile of laundry I never address!

M.A.D.

Uncategorized

Tickle Me Pickle: Three Things Challenge #M752

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Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M752

TICKLE
PICKLE
PRUNE

Tickle me Pickle, that silly fellow,
Turns into a prune whenever it’s mellow.
It wriggles and giggles, oh what a hoot,
Until it becomes a prune, then it can’t scoot!

M.A.D.

Poetry

Shrinking Thoughts: Three Things Challenge #M753

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Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M753

SHRINK
DECREASE
CURB

Shrinking Thoughts

Shrink, shrink, little head,
Decrease the thoughts that fill my bed.
Curb the worries, make them small,
In the end, I’ll conquer them all!

M.A.D.

Poetry

Frosty: Three Things Challenge #M748

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Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M748

FROST
ICE
PRICE

Frosty the snowman was quite precise,
In his fashion choices, he took no advice.
His hat and scarf came at a hefty price,
But his cool demeanor was never on ice!

M.A.D.

Poetry

Settle the Knight:Three Things Challenge #M749

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Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M749

SETTLE
METAL
BRONZE

Oh, once there was a knight named Settle,
Whose armor was quite shiny and metal.
In the jousting ring, he aimed for gold,
But alas, his skills were not that bold.

He clashed and clanged with all his might,
But always ended up with bronze in sight.
He’d hang his head, feeling quite glum,
While the crowd would cheer for the number one.

So Settle the knight, so full of grace,
Would polish his bronze with a sad embrace,
And though he aimed for the highest throne,
Bronze was the metal he made his own.

-M.A.D.

Poetry, Uncategorized

A Christmas Delight

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All the bells and whistles, shiny and bright,
Pretty little bows that sit on top of presents,
With ribbons so neat, and colors so pleasant,
All that is waiting for is the elves’ delight,
To press the buttons, so they can be sent,
On their merry way, with joy and sheer delight.

-M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

Sadness: Artwork and Poem

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Sadness

—

Tears of pain

Not knowing what to do

To end the tears

Why can’t I be happy

Why was it taken away

What do I need to do

To feel the joy again.

-M.A.D.