I was blinded by my pride,
That you were true to me, I couldn’t abide,
Now I am subdued since you have ruined my reputation,
I yearn for privacy, which I feel that I will never have again.
Author: M.A.D. Works
Resilience
Contrary to your belief,
I am stronger than you think,
still hanging on,
though edges may fray,
each storm makes me blink.
With scars like my armor,
I rise from the fall,
a spirit unbroken,
I stand through it all.
So doubt if you must,
but my heart will not break,
for deep in my being,
I know what’s at stake.
Apology
Acknowledging my mistake,
Promising to make it right,
Opening my heart,
Letting go of my pride,
Only seeking forgiveness,
Genuine in my intentions,
Yearning for your understanding.
Seeking Solitude
I need solitude
from all
now
trying my best
to have
it
Not going my
way at
all
Sigh, Oh well
maybe next
time
Interesting Times
Interesting times.
Don’t know what is going.
What the world will be.
I’m sure it’ll crazy.
Just buckle up, buttercup…
-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024
The Daily Extra # 103
For many people, the coffee break is an important but often forgotten part of the day. To celebrate this moment, the town of Stoughton, Wisconsin, holds an annual Coffee Break Festival. The event includes coffee tastings, fun brew competitions, and bean-spitting contests.
Quote for October 8, 2025
“Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don’t settle for them.” —Mia Hamm
The Elusive Search for Tranquility
What is tranquility?
I don’t know.
Whenever I think I’ve found it,
It vanishes right away.
I chase it through the silence,
In whispers of the night,
Yet every time I grasp a piece,
It slips beyond my sight.
A fleeting breath, a soft embrace,
A moment spent in dreams,
Though silent echoes linger still,
It fades like morning beams.
Dawn’s Embrace
Sunrise paints the sky,
Golden hues ignite the day,
A promise of light.
The Daily Extra # 102
By the number
1.33
The weight in pounds (0.6 kilograms) of the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. The 3,106-carat gem was discovered in the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa, in 1905
Hunger
A hunger has begun, deep and strong,
To chase the dreams where I belong.
Huge things to be had, far and wide,
Even if I must journey alone, with pride.
Quote for October 6, 2025
“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” —Margaret Thatcher
In the Heart of the Crowd
In a crowd, I feel like I’m small,
Wishing quietly not to stand tall.
With a gulp and a sigh,
I just want to hide,
As my heart beats, it echoes the call.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 062
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 that the prompt inspires.
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
- It was the middle of the night, and the forest was quiet. No bugs or animals disturbed the silence. There were no birds, no chirping.
The Daily Extra #101
50 Years ago, on…
October 1, 1975
Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the ” Thrilla in Manila” boxing match in the Philippines.
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