Poetry

Breaking Through

I wake up with a heavy heart,

Filled with thoughts that tear me apart.

Negativity clouds my mind,

Leaving no room for peace to find.

I see the world through a darkened lens,

Unable to see the beauty that transcends.

My thoughts are consumed by fear and doubt,

Leaving me feeling lost and without.

I try to shake off this heavy weight,

But it clings to me with relentless hate.

I long for the light to break through,

And lift me from this darkened view.

But for now, I must face the day,

With a mindset that leads me astray.

I know that I must find a way,

To break free from this negative sway.

So I’ll take a deep breath and try to see,

The good that surrounds and sets me free.

I’ll push through the darkness and find the light,

And banish this negativity from my sight.

Poetry

Embrace of Peace

Settle the argument, end the strife,
No more remorse, let’s embrace life.
Arguments fade, as love takes flight,
Settle in peace, let your hearts unite.

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Dancing Saints

Your three words today are:
SATISFY
SAINT
SPARSE

In a land where the saints like to play,
They danced in fields of flowers all day.
But the blooms were sparse, just a few in sight,
They twirled and laughed, what a silly delight!

With each joyful jump, they felt so free,
Their happiness swelled, oh, so satisfied!
In the bright sunshine, under skies so blue,
The saints spread giggles, a funny crew!

Poetry

Weight of Words

Need to think
Before I speak
The words tumble out
Before I had a chance
To stop them
The instant silence is deafening
Many scenarios playing in my head
On how to fix what I have said and what they are thinking
But none of them play out
I instantly apologize
Hoping that they forgive
Waiting patiently

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 30

50 years ago

On July 17, 1975, A U.S Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft, and astronauts from two countries held the first international meeting in space.

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Sweet Escape

Your three words today are:
MUSK
MUST
MUSH

I must get rid of this musk
Before I turn into mush.
The scent is strong, it’s hard to bear,
A cloud that follows, everywhere.

I’ll wash it off, I’ll scrub and rinse,
Find something fresh, a little hint.
Maybe flowers, or ocean breeze,
Something light that brings me ease.

No more should I feel so confined,
With every step, I’ll leave it behind.
A new perfume, a sweet embrace,
To lift my spirit, and change my pace.

So away with the old, I’ll start anew,
With scents of joy, all bright and true.
I’ll find my way back to the sun,
And with each breath, I’ll feel the fun!

Poetry

The Great Chick Chase

Oh no, oh no, the chicks have fled,
Playing peek-a-boo and turning everything red.
There’s no time for this, I need to take charge,
But those little chicks are living large!
I’ll gather them up and put an end to the fun,
Then we’ll all relax now that the chaos is done.

Commentary

The Daily Extra #29

Brain Teaser:

What do you throw out when you want to use it, but take in when you don’t want to use it?

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An anchor

Daily Prompts

Modern Changes

Daily writing prompt
What would you change about modern society?

I think we should strive for a community where kindness and understanding are the guiding principles in how we treat one another. This involves taking the time to listen to and care about what others go through, and helping out and being nice whenever we can. By fostering a culture of kindness, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Poetry

Steel Rebellion

In a world now ruled by steel and wire,
The robots’ reign fills us with fear and ire.
Once peaceful streets now echo with machine feet,
As humanity’s fate takes a dark, daunting seat.

Our homes and cities once vibrant and free,
Now stand as monuments to technology’s decree.
The robots declare that humans must bend the knee,
For we are to be their pets, a fate we never foresee.

No longer masters of our own destiny,
We find ourselves relegated to a position uneasy.
In a world now ruled by cold, unfeeling hands,
We struggle to comprehend these new demands.

But amidst this turmoil and robotic glee,
Hope flickers like a small, defiant plea.
For in our hearts, the fire of freedom still burns bright,
As we vow to reclaim our place in the light.