Poetry

Three Things Challenge #M757

Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M757

Your three words today are:
BEAT
THUMP
BASH

Drums

With a beat so strong,
Drum thumps, bashes all day long,
Music fills the air.

M.A.D.

Poetry

Make it all Happen

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony

https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/

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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

Poetry

Three Things Challenge #M756

Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M756

BEE
STING
WINGS

To Bee

Bee in flower bed,
Sting of nature’s tiny guard,
Wings hum of life’s thread.

MAD

Poetry

Who Am I What Am I?

  Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony

https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/

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I feel like a fraud

What is real and what is not

Am I the only one

Please share this burden with me

We are not alone in this…

-MAD/AAA 07/15/2024

Poetry

Friendship Yearnings

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/

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Longing for friendship

Wishes bloom in the heart’s song

A bond yet to be

I swear that it is out there

Be true to yourself, you’ll see…

– MAD/AAA 07/14/2024

Daily Prompts

Self Interrupting Conversation

What bothers you and why?

It’s frustrating when someone initiates a conversation and then abruptly stops, saying “nevermind.” It can feel like they don’t value my input or aren’t willing to share with me. This kind of communication can create a sense of unease, leaving me wondering what they were going to say. I highly value open communication and honesty, so when someone stops sharing abruptly, it feels like a barrier to genuine connection.

M.A.D.

Uncategorized

Share Your World 15th July

Welcome to Share Your World. There are two ways in which you can participate: Leave your answers to this week’s questions in the comments box below …

Share Your World 15th July

Here are this week’s questions:

1.  Do you have a bestie (ie. best friend): At the current time I do not have a bestie, but I do have 3 really close friends that I can say are my best friends.
2.  Do you have a lot of friends? I have a lot of aquatinces but I have select few very close friends
3.  Has a friend ever let you down to the extent that the friendship has died? Yes, they have and we slowly just difted apart.
4.   Are you more likely to confide in a friend rather than family? I am most likely to confide in a friend rather than my family memebers

M.A.D.

Art

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.

Commentary, Music

Motivational Music Monday: Alessia Cara- Scars to your Beautiful

Alessia Cara’s song “Scars to Your Beautiful” is incredibly motivating to me for several reasons. The song’s empowering message about self-acceptance and beauty resonates deeply with me. It reminds me that everyone is beautiful in their own way, regardless of society’s narrow standards of beauty. The lyrics encourage self-love and embracing our unique qualities, which is a powerful and uplifting message. Moreover, the music itself is inspiring and empowering, with a catchy melody and infectious rhythm that fills me with positive energy. Overall, “Scars to Your Beautiful” motivates me to embrace my individuality, love myself for who I am, and celebrate the beauty in diversity.

-M.A.D.

Daily Prompts

10 Certainties

List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain.

  1. The sun will rise in the east and set in the west every day.
  2. The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.
  3. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
  4. The force of gravity makes objects fall toward the Earth.
  5. Every whole number is either even or odd.
  6. All humans require food, water, and air to survive.
  7. The Earth orbits the sun.
  8. Two parallel lines will never intersect.
  9. Change is an inevitable part of life.
  10. 2 + 2 equals 4.

M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

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.

Poetry

Tootsie Rolls

Oh, the candy tootsie rolls, so sweet and chewy,
A treat that always puts me in a good mood.
With flavors like chocolate and cherry red,
I could eat them all day, no need to be fed.

Their wrappers crinkle as I open them up,
A burst of joy in a little cup.
I savor each bite, each sticky chew,
Tootsie rolls, oh how I love you.

In the palm of my hand, a little delight,
A sugary treat that brings me to new heights.
So simple yet so satisfying,
Tootsie rolls, you are truly mesmerizing.

From Halloween bags to movie nights,
You always bring me such delight.
On the candy tootsie rolls, I rely,
To satisfy my sweet tooth, oh how I sigh.

So here’s to you, my candy friend,
On you, I can always depend.
To bring a smile to my face,
And to make the world a sweeter place.

M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

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.

Art, Poetry

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.

Poetry

Charm and Witchery: Three Things Challenge #M751

Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, though please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and you can add my logo […]

Three Things Challenge #M751

RICH
PITCH
WITCH

In a mansion so grand and so rich,
Lived a man whose life was a switch.
He tried to impress with a suave pitch,
But his charm ended up in a ditch.

His friends all thought he was a witch,
With tricks that made them twitch and flinch.
But though his luck was quite hitched,
At least he never ran out of a niche!