Author: M.A.D. Works

Challenges, Poetry

Increase in Empathy

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increase

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.

Art, Poetry

Watching Eyes

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Eyes are watching
Every move that you make
Or are they

Or is it
Your imagination playing tricks again
To scare you

Making you believe
That you are being judged constantly
What’s the truth?

7/7/24

Poetry

Bold Signature

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There once was a man named John Hancock,
Whose signature made quite a shock.
With a flourish so wide,
In history, he’d bide,
A bold patriot on the clock!

Poetry

Between Heart and Mind

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RDP Wednesday: MINGLE

The therapist says to mingle and make friends,
Your heart knows that’s true, but your mind just pretends.
It whispers of judgment, the fears that it sends,
A battle within as your spirit contends.

Each laugh feels like armor, but doubt weighs you down,
In a room full of faces, you wear a frown crown.
What if they see you, the cracks and the flaws?
What if connection is lost in the pause?

But deep in your heart, there’s a spark seeking light,
A yearning for warmth in the coldness of night.
With courage, step forward, let go of the chains,
Embrace the uncertain; it’s where freedom gains.

For friendship’s a garden that flourishes slow,
With patience and kindness, its beauty will grow.
So heed the soft whisper that pushes you near,
For the joy of connection can banish all fear.

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 85

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A game show dare inspired a town to change its name

Hot Springs, N.M. was renamed Truth or Consequences in 1950 after the popular NBC radio game show hatched a publicity scheme. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show, host Ralph Edwards wondered if there might be a town in the U.S. who “liked and respected” the show so much they’d change the name to Truth or Consequences. Hot Springs answered the call and via a special election, the town officially voted to have a new name. – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

Poetry

Cleansing

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Raindrops dance and fall,
Cleansing the earth with each drop,
Life reborn anew.
Whispers of the storm outside,
Nature’s lullaby begins.

Challenges, Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Whispers of Truth

M.A.D. Works
Three Things Challenge #MM177

Your three words today are:
PROVE
FALSEHOOD
BLATANT

In a world where truth can often move,
Amidst the shadows, we strive to prove,
That what is real shines bright and clear,
While falsehood lurks, a whispering fear.

With blatant lies that weave and spin,
They cloak the light, inviting sin,
Yet through the darkness, hope takes flight,
For hearts united can restore the light.

So stand we strong against the tide,
With courage bold, we won’t divide,
For in our quest, we’ll always find,
A truth that echoes in the mind.

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 84

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The oldest piece of cake is nearly 4,000 years old

Go to the Alimentarium food museum in Vevey, Switzerland, and you’ll be able to see the world’s oldest slice of cake, according to Guinness World Records. Discovered in an ancient Egyptian tomb in 1913, the cake consists of two slices of wheat flatbread with a milk and honey filling. Estimated to date back to the reign of Pepi II (2251 to 2157 BCE), it’s the cake’s two copper molds that served as a vacuum, resulting in its preservation. – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

Poetry

Pit of Lost Dreams

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FOWC With Fandango — Pit

My heart drops to the pit of my stomach,
With those words you whispered, hope took flight,
All my dreams now feel so platonic,
Fading away into the night.

Poetry

Nature’s Touch

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Nature’s gentle touch
Whispers through the swaying trees,
Sunlight filters down,
Peaceful, tranquil moments pause,
In the breeze, our worries fade.

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 83

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A flamingo’s pink color comes from its food

“These long-legged birds are actually born gray and turn pink as a result of what they eat. Flamingos dine on algae and brine shrimp, which contain natural red, yellow, or orange pigments, or carotenoids, the same ones responsible for color of carrots and tomatoes. As their bodies metabolize the carotenoids, their feathers turn pink.” – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know