Month: September 2026

Challenge, Poetry

From the Edge Back to Myself

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https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/07/20/cut/

Your words cut like a knife.
My self‑worth split in half since my teenage years.

What did you gain from what you said?
I know I shouldn’t let it get to me—
but that’s easier said than done.

Day in and day out, I hear your words
trying to convince me
that I’m not good enough,
that no one cares,
that I’m not worth it,
that I’m only bothering others,
that I’m a waste of space,
meant to be hidden, not heard.

Each day is a struggle.
But I am determined
not to let you win.

Poetry

Peace in the Bloom

M.A.D. Works

Wild flowers grow in the meadow,
Seen softly beyond every window.
Peace settles gently through the air,
Beauty whispers everywhere.

Poetry

A Dance of Values and Peace

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I request that you stay true,
To the values that guide you,
May your heart be light and free,
As you dance through life with glee.

I request that you find peace,
In the moments of sweet release,
Let your spirit soar and fly,
Underneath the endless sky.

Challenge, Missy's MAD Challenge

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 112

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

You can share your response as art or any other 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

  • The map said nothing about the detours that would save me.

Challenge, Poetry

WDYS #359

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What do you see # 359, 21 September, 2026

In the hush of the mountain air,
A snowy owl keeps vigil there.
Perched on a weathered, fallen log,
Wrapped in stillness, mist, and fog.

Branches scatter like broken rhyme,
Trees stand watch in ancient time.
Rocks lie cold beneath the sky,
As winter breathes a gentle sigh.

And in that quiet, silver space,
The owl holds the world in place—
A single note of wild grace,
Soft as snowfall, fierce as night.

Poetry

Make it all Happen

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

There’s work to be done

Time to get at it

Dreams come true with work

Manifest, see it happen

It will all fall into place…

-MAD/AAA 07/15/2024

Poetry

The Colors Within

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Within you, a vibrant hue,
Each color whispers a tale true.
A dash of red, bold and fierce,
With passion burning, never to pierce.


Blue like the sea, calm and deep,
Hiding emotions, secrets they keep.
Yellow shines, a ray of cheer,
Spreading warmth, dispelling fear.


Green like the earth, ever serene,
Nurturing life, a tranquil scene.
In every soul, this vibrant blend,
A rainbow of colors, without end.

Poetry

Voice Rising

M.A.D. Works

Soft
Voice
Trying
Speak her truth
Wanting to be heard
Yearning for the world to listen

Poetry

Dark Entropy

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

In complete chaos

The life we are living in

No light to be seen

Only these small smatterings

Not quite enough to read by…

-MAD/AAA 07/15/2024

Poetry

Increase in Empathy

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In a world where chaos seems to reign,
Let’s sow the seeds, let go of the pain.
If we increase our empathy, just a little more,
We’ll find the peace we’ve longed for at our core.

With open hearts and listening ears,
We can soften the violence, diminish the fears.
Each act of kindness, a light shining bright,
Bringing us closer, erasing the night.

So let us embrace the love that we share,
For when we are united, we lighten the air.
Increase your empathy, let compassion be known,
And watch as tranquility flourishes and grows.

Poetry

Reassurance

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

Comfort from someone

Is needed but will it come

Hoping and dreaming

To receive all that support

Complete with reassurance…

-MAD/AAA 07/15/2024

Poetry

The Itch That Wouldn’t Quit

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In a hairline so fine, what a sight,
An itch made me squirm day and night.
On a spot that I found,
It danced all around,
Now I’m scratching with all of my might!

Poetry

Resilience in the Shadows

M.A.D. Works

In shadows cast, whispers pass,
A heart in turmoil, the weight of harass.
Silent cries in the still of the night,
Hope flickers softly, a brave little light.

Each word a pebble, tossed in a stream,
Rippling fears that disrupt the dream.
But strength hides beneath the weight of the pain,
A spirit unyielding, rising again.

For every harsh word, a kindness to find,
In the depths of the struggle, hope intertwined.
With courage as armor, through storms we will clash,
Together we stand, no longer to harass.

Poetry

Finding Balance

M.A.D. Works

Clear mind, sound and soul,
In sanity’s calm embrace,
balance found within
mediating to find peace
deep breath in and deep breath out.

Poetry

Fraud

M.A.D. Works

I feel like a fraud,
In shadows of doubt, I tread.
What’s real, what’s illusion,
In this maze inside my head.

Am I the only one to wear
This mask of silent dread?
Please share this heavy burden,
Together, we’ll forge ahead.

We are not alone, it’s true,
In this echo of our plight.
Hand in hand, we’ll seek the light,
Finding solace in the night. Not alone in this…