A place to show my work
To the voyage unknown
Is the greatest fear of all.
Not knowing what lies ahead,
Yet growth demands we push on through.
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The winds of change may roar and call,
Yet courage within us must stand tall.
Embrace the dark, the thrill, the dread,
For only through storms can we be led.
Mindful Moment
To listen mindfully to someone else, focus entirely on them. Take natural breaths and pay attention to their words. If thoughts come to mind, gently release them and refocus on what the speaker is conveying. Hold off on responding until you’ve heard everything they want to share; avoid jumping to conclusions about their message.
I have been on trial for the last couple of months
Trying my hardest to get through the pain
But with each new day, something new comes my way,
Each struggle feels heavy, like a weight on my brain.
I search for the light through the dark and the rain,
Holding on to hope, though it’s hard to explain.
Some days are bright, and I smile with ease,
Other days I falter, brought down to my knees.
But I keep on dreaming, and I won’t lose my fight,
For every new dawn brings a chance to feel right.
Step by step, I’ll find my own way,
Through trials and troubles, I’ll learn to be okay.
All I want to do is to be free
To be me
But who am I?
I have many, I have let in their ideas,
But is that me or is that them?
Voices echo, whispers collide,
Searching for truth I try to confide.
Layers of self in the mirror’s embrace,
Finding my heart in this tangled space.
By the Number
91
Minutes legendary magician Harry Houdini spent underwater in a sealed coffin before emerging unharmed during his last public escape.
Paint the town any color
Be who you want to be,
Let no one stop you.
Chase your dreams like stars that shine,
Dance through life, let your heart align.
With every step, let joy unfold,
In a world of colors, bright and bold.
I am not a charity case
where you can do what you please with.
See me as my own person
who has feelings and thoughts of my own.
I have dreams that I cherish,
And hopes that ignite my soul,
Respect my journey, my choices,
For I am striving to be whole.
Groaners: World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns
Q: Why is camping not for everyone?
A: It’s too in-tents.
This one is the previous week’s
There once was a cat named Dutch,
Whose soft fur was pleasing to touch.
With a purr and a blink,
He’d make you think,
That cuddles were worth every such.
In the hush of twilight’s glow,
Where shadows of possibility flow,
We set our sails on whispered dreams,
Through realms where nothing’s as it seems.
Cascading reflections, light and dark,
Each wave a tale, each swell a spark,
Beneath the surface, our spirits roam,
In waters deep, we craft our home.
With the essence of a dreamer’s heart,
We navigate the unknown’s art,
A compass forged in hope and grace,
A journey boundless through time and space.
Each horizon calls, a siren’s song,
In solitude where we belong,
The unseen voyage, vast and wide,
In every heartbeat, it will abide.
So let the winds of fate be free,
For in this voyage, you and me,
We’ll chart the stars, let passions collide,
In this unseen journey, we’ll forever glide.
Fun Fact
Ferdinand Porsche, who established the automobile company that bears his name, created the first hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle. This pioneering car, called the Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid, began production in 1900.
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