Poetry

Washed Away

Wipe the smile off your face.
Where you went washed away
the trust we built between us—
you burned the bridge clean through
and still act like you’re innocent.

Challenge, Poetry

Be Honest

Let’s be honest—
We were never meant to be.
I was only a substitute,
a placeholder you kept warm
until something better came along

Poetry

Timeless Majesty of the Pyramids

In the desert where history climbs,  

The pyramids stand the test of time.  

With their stones piled so high,  

They reach for the sky,  

A marvel of ages, so sublime. 

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The Daily 3/19/26

“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” — Queen Elizabeth II

Pinball was classified as gambling and outlawed in New York City from 1942 to 1976

What do you most value in your friends?

I value friends who make space for honesty, reciprocity, and ease. The people who don’t need me to perform, who respect my boundaries, and who show up with consistency rather than intensity. Being around them feels grounding instead of draining.

Poetry

Express

It is all there written on paper,
Can’t you see?
How you deceived and lied to me?
But who am I to think that you would be true,
When you did it to the last person as well

Challenge, Missy's MAD Challenge

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 084

Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills. 

You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression inspired by the prompt.

There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.

Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.

Your challenge for this week

  • On the morning of St. Patrick’s Day, every bit of luck in town suddenly becomes visible
Poetry

Echoes of What Was

Together we were one
Now we have become nothing—
silence fills the space,
echoes of what used to be
drifting where our hearts once met.

Commentary, Music, Quote

The Daily 3/13/26

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”— Vince Lombardi

Gray foxes are North America’s only canine species that regularly climb trees.

What is your favorite occupation?

My favorite occupation is creating — writing, reflecting, and shaping my inner world into something clear, honest, and expressive. I also love working with children, and the two go hand in hand for me. Being around kids keeps me curious, imaginative, and open, and my creativity helps me connect with them in meaningful, authentic ways. Together, they make me feel most like myself.

Poetry

Of What Was

In the night, a dream comes to me
Some are pleasant, some are not
Shifting scenes, I cannot hold
Fading as I reach out
Whispers slip away
Leaving only
Soft echoes
Of what
Was

Commentary, Music, Quote

The Daily 3/12/26

“Let us make our future now and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” –  Malala Yousafzai

 Because the pressure buildup can be so intense, holding in a sneeze can damage blood vessels, rupture an eardrum, or even cause a person to have an aneurysm.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

The lowest depth of misery is feeling invisible while still being expected to show up — when you’re giving everything you have, but your needs, your voice, and your humanity go unnoticed. It’s the quiet kind of suffering where you disappear in plain sight.

Poetry

Missing

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony, mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com

Something is amiss

It was missing in your kiss

No passion or bliss

The love we once shared, I miss

Now, all I do reminisce…

-AAA/MAD 09/23/2024