Missy's MAD Challenge

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 081

Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills. 

You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression that the prompt inspires.

There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.

Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.

Your challenge for this week

  • Write about a goodbye that felt like a beginning.
Poetry

Wasting

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

Talons grab at me

Razor sharp ripping my flesh

What of me is left?

How much more can I give, till

I waste away to nothing???

AAA/MAD

Poetry

Juicy Apple

Red, round, juicy apple,
delicious with each bite—
a crisp burst of sweetness
satisfying your taste buds
until the next meal arrives.
Always waiting in the bowl,
always a healthy snack to have.

Commentary, Daily Prompts, Quote

The Daily 2/22/26

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”- George Addair

Interviews done as part of a 2023 study by the UK’s University of Exeter and Channel 4 revealed that one major trigger of the Sunday scaries was getting work-related emails over the weekend- so keep your computer shut down on your days off.

Daily writing prompt
What bores you?

If it doesn’t challenge me, inspire me, or let me be creative, my brain quietly leaves the room

Poetry

Socialize

Shindigs causing alarm within you
Opening up to others is challenging
Conversational talk makes you think they are judging
Introductions are the worst, where to go from there
Allowing yourself to breathe becomes the first step
Letting the moment unfold without pressure
Inviting small courage to sit beside the fear
Zoning out less as you ground yourself again
Eventually realizing connection doesn’t have to hurt

Poetry

Spirits

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

Spirits lift us up

Or they will tear us all down

Be ever cautious

You might end up facedown,

Choose wisely, my friend, choose well…

AAA/MAD

Commentary, Quote

The Daily 2/21/26

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler

Cows are usually known for their personality or their ability to be trained- but Ghost, a charming bovine in Nebraska, was taught by owner Megan Reimann to perform 10 tricks. Ghost can come when called, spin, nod her head, and even bow. She did it all and more in just one minute in March 2023, setting the record for mist tricks performed by a cow in that time span

Poetry

Trust and Honesty

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

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Trust, never taken

Instead, it’s given freely

Shared among us all

Be cautious; don’t do something

That will make them not trust you…

AAA/MAD 09/27/2024

Commentary, Quote

The Daily 2/20/26

“The most important thing in life is to stop saying ‘I wish’ and start saying ‘I will’. Consider nothing impossible then treat possibilities as probabilities.” -Charles Dickens

In 1943, to conserve copper and nickel for the war effort, the US Mint began producing pennies made of zinc-coated steel. However, a small number of copper-alloy coins were inadvertently struck during that time. Today, a 1943 copper-alloy penny can potentially be valued at around $336,000.

Poetry

Young in Time

Row a boat  

Row the river  

River flows gently

River sparkles under the sun  

Sun shining in the spring

sun brightens days  

Days of enjoyment

Days of our youth

Youth of a nation

Youth is vibrant

Vibrant colors

Vibrant dreams

Dreams of the future

Dreams do come true

True Love

True life

Life to live

Life of love

Love to life

Love language

Language of connection

Language shapes thoughts

thoughts create experiences

Thoughts spark creativity

Creativity inspires innovation  

Creativity creates connections  

Connections for life

Connections create bonds

Bonds for Life

Bonds of Trust

Trust is key

Trust in yourself

Yourself, in the mirror

Yourself at peace

Peace and Love

Peace in your heart

Heart of gold

Heart in the right place

Place of love

place of growth

growth of a person

growth of a Nation

Nation in fear

Nation lost

Lost in time

Lost forever

Forever young

Forever in time

Time

Young

Commentary, Quote

The Daily 2/19

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”- Walt Disney

In 2002, Steven Spielberg enrolled at California State University, Long Beach, and he earned his credits by turning in assignments under a pseudonym. For his advanced filmmaking class, he submitted his Best Picture winner, Schindler’s List ( 1993)

Art, Poetry

Gumball Machine

Oh, gumball machine,
Colors bright, pure delight.
Twist, clink, candy land,
Children’s smiles at your command.

Commentary, Quote

The Daily 2/18/26

“When we get to the end of the story, you will know more than you do now…” – Hans Christian Andersen, The Snow Queen

Ernie Hudson, known for his role as Winston in the original Ghostbusters (1984), auditioned to voice his character in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. However, the director felt that his voice didn’t match Winston’s enough, so the role was ultimately given to Arsenio Hall.