There once was a creature quite blind,
In a world where no limits defined.
With friends all around,
They danced and they bound,
In adventures together, they twined.
Blind Creature’s Dance
Author: M.A.D. Works
What the Forest Takes In
The forest waits for morning’s gentle light,
Its hush absorbing shadows of the night.
Leaves drink in dawn’s first glow,
Streams gather what winds sow,
Soft breaths absorb—
Life’s quiet orb.
The Daily June 17, 2026
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
William Shakespeare is traditionally believed to have been born on April 23, 1564, and to have died on the same date in 1616. He may have succumbed to the “birthday effect,” a phenomenon where the risk of death appears to increase on one’s birthday. Suggested explanations include heightened reckless behavior and misadventures due to excessive drinking.
Wide Open
Wide fields kiss the sky
Daisies dance in warm sunlight
Nature’s quilt unfolds
Greeted by deafened silence
With only the wind speaking…
-MAD/AAA
Peace at the Peak
Softly the hillside rises high
Trees leaning where the breezes sigh
Every step a quiet climb
Earth beneath in steady time
Peace awaits you at the top
The Daily June 16, 2026
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bison have inhabited California’s Catalina Island since the 1920s, initially introduced in 1924 for an unknown Hollywood film. Over the years, the bison population thrived to such an extent that they have since been placed on birth control to manage their numbers.
My Universe
I allowed you into my universe,
and still you tried to eclipse me.
You held my light like something borrowed,
yet dimmed it when it dared to shine.
You are nothing more than the shadow
of what I never wished to become,
and everything I refuse to be.
The Daily June 15, 2026
“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.”― Oprah Winfrey
Based on nearly 58 million middle names listed in Social Security Death Index from birth years 1900 through 2015, Marie, Ann and Elizabeth are the three most popular moon names for baby girls. For boys, it’s Joseph, James, and Lee.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 097
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 town had one rule: never open the door after midnight.
Getting to Know Missy
- What movie did you love the original but hate the sequel?
I have to say, I really love the movie Speed! It’s such a thrilling ride with unforgettable moments. However, I was really disappointed with the sequel, Speed 2. It just didn’t have the same energy or excitement. The chemistry between the characters felt missing, and there wasn’t the same level of drama that made the first movie so enjoyable. Overall, Speed 2 just didn’t live up to the excitement of the original. How about you?
Diamonds in Your Eyes
Sparkling diamonds in your eyes reveal wild emotion
rushing fast and hard through your heart
time to steady them
When Fear Holds Still
Fear grips hard in the trembling heart of the moment
but courage gathers like slow dawn light
when you choose to move
Upon Entering
Upon entering a room,
your heartbeat starts to race;
your hands begin to sweat,
your thoughts pick up their pace.
Imagined eyes are on you,
every stare feels true—
though no one really notices,
it still feels real to you.
Sally the Sun
Sally the Sun wanted some fun,
She dreamed of a bright, merry run.
With her rays all aglow,
She’d outpace the day’s flow,
Chasing light ’til the day was all done.
Song Beyond the News
Your three words today are:
NIGHTINGALE
NORMAL
NEWS
A nightingale sings softly in the trees,
Turning normal moments into gentle melodies.
Its song drifts farther than the morning news,
A reminder that quiet beauty is ours to choose.