A place to show my work
https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/08/31/nerve-2/
You had the nerve to say what you did
to a teenage girl
who was impressionable
self consciousness of her self
Now as a adult she has to
unlearn the hurtfull words that you said
to believe
that she is enough
that she is pretty
that she is wanted and love
that people do care for her.
Dark
Clouds
above
rain waiting
patiently to drop
To cleanse the world of all its filth.
I was deluded into believing that you cared,
but deep down I think I always knew the truth.
I kept denying what my heart whispered,
clinging to the hope that you were someone different.
Now the lies have settled,
and I can finally see what I refused to face —
your love was never real, and I deserve more than pretending.
Rescue me from all that hinders me,
From shadows that weigh heavy on my soul,
Cut through the thorns that bind so viciously,
To find the path that leads me to be whole.
Lift me above the tides of doubt and fear,
Where whispers of despair no longer reign,
In the light of hope, let my heart draw near,
To find the strength to rise beyond the pain.
Let the winds of change blow fiercely, unrestrained,
And shake the chains that keep my spirit down,
In the dawn of clarity, I’ve obtained,
The courage to reclaim my lost renown.
For in my heart, I’ll find a way to see,
The beauty in the struggle, and to be free.
https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/sick-4/
I am sick of the way you treat me,
like I’m your servant instead of your family.
I keep wondering what I have to do
to earn your love, your care, your softness —
or if this is all I truly mean to you.
But I’m finally seeing the truth:
love shouldn’t feel like begging,
and I’m worth more than the scraps you offer.
I won’t carry your cruelty anymore.
I’m choosing myself —
the one person who has never abandoned me.
Pristine radiance
Nothing will take it away
Keep going for all
The storms will fade into calm
Your light will always remain
https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/07/20/cut/
Your words cut like a knife.
My self‑worth split in half since my teenage years.
What did you gain from what you said?
I know I shouldn’t let it get to me—
but that’s easier said than done.
Day in and day out, I hear your words
trying to convince me
that I’m not good enough,
that no one cares,
that I’m not worth it,
that I’m only bothering others,
that I’m a waste of space,
meant to be hidden, not heard.
Each day is a struggle.
But I am determined
not to let you win.
Wild flowers grow in the meadow,
Seen softly beyond every window.
Peace settles gently through the air,
Beauty whispers everywhere.
I request that you stay true,
To the values that guide you,
May your heart be light and free,
As you dance through life with glee.
I request that you find peace,
In the moments of sweet release,
Let your spirit soar and fly,
Underneath the endless sky.
In the hush of the mountain air,
A snowy owl keeps vigil there.
Perched on a weathered, fallen log,
Wrapped in stillness, mist, and fog.
Branches scatter like broken rhyme,
Trees stand watch in ancient time.
Rocks lie cold beneath the sky,
As winter breathes a gentle sigh.
And in that quiet, silver space,
The owl holds the world in place—
A single note of wild grace,
Soft as snowfall, fierce as night.
There’s work to be done
Time to get at it
Dreams come true with work
Manifest, see it happen
It will all fall into place…
-MAD/AAA 07/15/2024
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.
Soft
Voice
Trying
Speak her truth
Wanting to be heard
Yearning for the world to listen
In complete chaos
The life we are living in
No light to be seen
Only these small smatterings
Not quite enough to read by…
-MAD/AAA 07/15/2024
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.