Oh, gumball machine,
Colors bright, pure delight.
Twist, clink, candy land,
Children’s smiles at your command.
-M.A.D.
Gumball Machine
Category: Art
Colors of you
Within you, a vibrant hue,
Each color whispers a tale true.
A dash of red, bold and fierce,
With passion burning, never to pierce.
Blue like the sea, calm and deep,
Hiding emotions, secrets they keep.
Yellow shines, a ray of cheer,
Spreading warmth, dispelling fear.
Green like the earth, ever serene,
Nurturing life, a tranquil scene.
In every soul, this vibrant blend,
A rainbow of colors, without end.
-M.A.D.
Cute Olaf
In the land of snow and frost,
Olaf the snowman is never lost.
With his bright smile and carrot nose,
Through icy hills and frozen throes.
He loves warm hugs and sunny days,
But never melts in the sun’s rays.
Olaf’s heart is big and true,
Bringing laughter to me and you.
-M.A.D.
Artwork & Poem Grumpy Bear
In the forest deep and green,
Lives a bear, not very serene.
Grumpy is his name, you see,
With a frown as big as can be.
He grumbles and growls all day,
Chasing joy and laughter away.
But deep inside, he longs for cheer,
Hoping happiness will soon appear.
With friends by his side, he starts to learn,
That love and caring are things he can earn.
Though grumpy he may always seem,
In his heart, he holds a caring dream.
-M.A.D.
Squirtle
Squirtle, with a shell so blue,
A water type, so cool and true.
From its tiny form to a mighty Blastoise,
It’s a journey of strength, no need to think twice.
With a mischievous grin and eyes so bright,
Squirtle’s adventures are a wondrous sight.
In battles bold, it gives its all,
For friends and trainers, it stands tall.
-M.A.D.
Square Pumpkin
In a patch of round pumpkins, one stood square,
Different and unique, but beyond compare.
It inspired others to embrace what makes them distinct,
For in being true to ourselves, we find strength to coexist.
M.A.D.
The Sweet Toothed Furry Blue Beast
In Sesame Street, there’s a furry blue beast,
Eating cookies, he never seized,
Cookie Monster is his name,
Satisfying his sweet tooth is his game.
M.A.D.
Strawberry: Artwork and a poem
Oh, sweet and juicy strawberry,
So bright and full of flavor,
Your red hue and tender flesh,
Fill my senses with joy and savor,
From fields to my plate,
You bring delight that’s true,
In desserts and snacks,
Oh strawberry, how I love you!
-M.A.D. 7/16/24
Golden Tropics- Painting
Saturday my friend and I attended a paint and sip event where we each painted our own golden tropics. We had a wonderful time. The instructor was patient and explained the instructions clearly. I definitely plan to attend another event hosted by her.
-M.A.D.
Serenity – Now with Poem
Artwork Originally posted May 10, 2024
There once was a person named Serenity
Who dressed up with such splendid amenity
In gowns made of silk
And suits smooth as milk
Their stylishness was quite the identity
-M.A.D.
Embracing Uniqueness
There once was a chubby young miss
Whose dream was pure bliss
To be popular and adored
By all those she adored
But unique she was, true as a kiss
Her laughter bubbled like a stream
Her kindness a radiant beam
But the girls at school
Were awfully cruel
Mocking her size, so mean
She tried to fit in, oh how she tried
But her uniqueness could not hide
Her love for books and art
Set her apart
But still, she yearned to be by their side
One day she decided no more
To change who she was at her core
With confidence and grace
She embraced her own space
And in that, she found so much more
For the boys and girls soon saw
Her true beauty, without flaw
Unafraid to be herself
She found a wealth
Of friends who loved her for all
Now the chubby girl who was once shy
Shines bright, reaching for the sky
Her uniqueness, her power
In every single hour
She’s popular, not just to comply
So remember, my dear, be true
To yourself, always be you
For your uniqueness is beauty
A gift, not a duty
Cherish it, let it shine through
M.A.D.
Flying Free
In the open sky,
A kite flying free and high,
Dancing with the wind.
Graceful and serene,
It soars above the treetops,
A colorful dream.
Tugging at the string,
I feel its energy,
Connecting us both.
The sun shining bright,
I watch as it dips and dives,
In joyful delight.
A symbol of peace,
Floating on the breeze so light,
Bringing me release.
In this moment, I,
Am one with nature’s beauty,
And the kite up high.
With each gentle tug,
I guide it through the sky blue,
A dance of pure love.
The world fades away,
As I lose myself in flight,
Soaring high today.
Oh, kite flying free,
You bring me such joy and peace,
My heart dances with glee.
Embracing the sky,
In unity with all things,
A kite flying high.
M.A.D.
Sadness: Artwork and Poem
Sadness
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Tears of pain
Not knowing what to do
To end the tears
Why can’t I be happy
Why was it taken away
What do I need to do
To feel the joy again.
-M.A.D.
Fleeing Chicks
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.
-MA.D.
Think Before Speaking
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
-M.A.D.
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