
Bothered by the infest of thoughts
A nuisance that never seems to fade
Chasing peace, but it cannot be caught
These worries, in my mind, have made a trade
7/30/24
A place to show my work

Bothered by the infest of thoughts
A nuisance that never seems to fade
Chasing peace, but it cannot be caught
These worries, in my mind, have made a trade
7/30/24

Let’s be real and true,
Nature’s whispers in the breeze,
Moments meant for you.

Solitary moments stretch into eternity,
As I yearn for a connection, a sense of fraternity,
Kept away from the laughter and the cheer,
I seek solace in the silence, holding my dear.
7/26/24

Mindful Moment
Did you know ironing could be a mindfulness practice? Focus on the weight of an iron as you extend your arm back and forth and notice how the fabric changes as you iron out the wrinkles. Stay present, and when your mind wanders, use your senses to come back to the moment


Soft notes fill the air,
Nurtured dreams in sleepy eyes,
Peaceful nights await.

Overcrowded places.
Bring out my anxiety.
Remember to breathe.
Don’t let it overwhelm you.
Just be brave and keep going…
-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024

Oh, once there was a knight named Settle,
Whose armor was quite shiny and metal.
In the jousting ring, he aimed for gold,
But alas, his skills were not that bold.
He clashed and clanged with all his might,
But always ended up with bronze in sight.
He’d hang his head, feeling quite glum,
While the crowd would cheer for the number one.
So Settle the knight, so full of grace,
Would polish his bronze with a sad embrace,
And though he aimed for the highest throne,
Bronze was the metal he made his own.
7/12/24

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.
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Your challenge for this week

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Every dream within your reach,
Xploring paths that stretch and teach.
Courage drives you to aspire,
Engraving goals that lift you higher.
Each step forward, bold and true,
Daring to be the best in you.

Long path ahead
Don’t be
Afarid
For you know
what to
do
One small step
at a
time

Tess made a mess, oh what a sight,
Paint on the walls, and glitter so bright.
She twirled and she danced, with laughter and cheer,
Artistic expressions, without any fear.
Her crayons went flying, her papers were strewn,
A masterpiece born by the light of the moon.
Though chaos surrounded, her joy couldn’t wane,
In the heart of the clutter, creativity reigned.
So let her make messes, for this is the way,
To learn and to grow, to dream and to play.
For in every spill and each smudge on the ground,
The beauty of childhood in chaos is found.