Poetry

Battle Within

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Battle

I battle with my thoughts on a daily basis,
A whirlwind of whispers in a quiet space.
Shadows of doubt dance in my mind,
Searching for clarity, hoping to find.

Yet in the chaos, a flicker of light,
Guides me through darkness, into the bright.
With each wave of struggle, I stand and I fight,
For peace in my heart—the true inner might.

Poetry

Be You

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In a world so bright,
You shine like a star,
But deep down I see,
You’re hiding who you are.

Behind a smile,
A story untold,
Yearning for truth,
A heart brave and bold.

So take off the mask,
Let your real self show,
For being yourself,
Is the best way to grow.

Poetry

Jigglypuff’s Lullaby

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Jigglypuff, so round and pink,
Sings a tune, a soothing refrain.
Close your eyes, just take a wink,
But be careful, or you’ll feel the strain.


With a marker in its grasp,
It sketches on all it views,
Leaving behind an artful clasp,
A creation just for you.

Jigglypuff, so charming and sweet,
But don’t let slumber take the lead,
Or you’ll awaken with rosy cheeks,
And a doodle that’s yours indeed.

Poetry

Timeless Moments

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Timeless moments are passing us by,
Need to stop and take the moments in,
Breathe deep the beauty, let our spirits fly.

Poetry

The Role of an Educator

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Teacher
supportive, knowledgeable
inspiring, supporting, teaching
instructor, mentor, tutor, facilitator
educating, mentoring, guiding
inspiring, dedicated
Educator

Poetry

Navigating the Storm

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When voices rise, I feel unsafe,

Uncertain of what to do next.

Tears gather quietly in my eyes.

Anxiety surges, overtaking every thought.

Nothing so far has soothed me.

I want to run, to escape,

But I must stay—my work remains unfinished.

Messages from home stir new worries,

Nowhere to hide, not even for a minute,

I call someone—at first, they dismiss me, but eventually, they come around.

Still, feelings linger, though they slowly fade,

But they are not truly gone,

I need to hold on, to see how the rest of the day unfolds.

I will call my therapist.

Poetry

Mental Chaos

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The never-ending battle of thoughts crashed through my head.

Why can’t I stop them from


Invading my mind, like a relentless storm?


They swirl and they clash, leaving me in dismay,

I long for a moment of peace, for them to just go away.

But amidst the chaos, I find a glimmer of light,

A strength within to continue the fight.

I harness the power of my own inner calm,

And slowly but surely, I find a healing balm.

Poetry

Blinded by Pride

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I was blinded by my pride,
That you were true to me, I couldn’t abide,
Now I am subdued since you have ruined my reputation,
I yearn for privacy, which I feel that I will never have again.

Poetry

Resilience

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contrary

Contrary to your belief,
I am stronger than you think,
still hanging on,
though edges may fray,
each storm makes me blink.

With scars like my armor,
I rise from the fall,
a spirit unbroken,
I stand through it all.

So doubt if you must,
but my heart will not break,
for deep in my being,
I know what’s at stake.

Poetry

Apology

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apology

Acknowledging my mistake,
Promising to make it right,
Opening my heart,
Letting go of my pride,
Only seeking forgiveness,
Genuine in my intentions,
Yearning for your understanding.

Poetry

Interesting Times

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Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony, mylovexpressionsblog.wordpress.com

Interesting times.
Don’t know what is going.
What the world will be.
I’m sure it’ll crazy.
Just buckle up, buttercup…


-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 103

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For many people, the coffee break is an important but often forgotten part of the day. To celebrate this moment, the town of Stoughton, Wisconsin, holds an annual Coffee Break Festival. The event includes coffee tastings, fun brew competitions, and bean-spitting contests.