Poetry

Sanctuary in the Storm

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Solitude is what I need
But unable to do so,
Many people pulling me
In different directions—
What am I to do?

A whisper of silence calls,
Yet chaos fills the air,
With every voice that beckons,
I feel the weight of care.

I seek a quiet moment,
A place to catch my breath,
Where thoughts can flow like water,
Untangled, free from stress.

But in this bustling whirlwind,
I’ll find a little space,
To ground myself in stillness,
And embrace my slower pace.

For in the heart of chaos,
A spark of peace can grow,
And solitude can blossom,
In pockets, soft and slow.

So here, amidst the noise,
I’ll carve my sanctuary,
And cherish every heartbeat,
In sweet, sweet reverie.

Poetry

Embrace of Radiance

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Soft beams through the leaves,
Whispers of morning’s embrace,
Nature’s warm caress,
In the glow, all fears dissolve,
Hearts awaken to the light.

Commentary

The Daily Extra #51

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235 Years ago, on…

August 2, 1790

The first official U.S. census was conducted. The recorded population at the time was 3,929,214

Poetry

Together We Rise

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Three Things Challenge #MM144

Your three words today are:
STAND
SHARE
SORE

In the morning light, I stand tall,
With dreams so bright, I won’t let them fall.
I share my hopes with friends so dear,
Together we rise, without any fear.

Sometimes the road can make us sore,
But we keep on walking, longing for more.
With each step we take, we learn to be brave,
In the warmth of each heart, we find what we crave.

So let us stand, hand in hand,
share our stories across this land.
Though we may face times that make us sore,
Together, we’ll shine, forever and more.

Missy's MAD Challenge

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 054

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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

  • Yesterday, the snow just kept falling…
Poetry

Starlit Choices

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Late nights filled with dreams anew,
Underneath the stars that shine so true.
Choices made with hope in sight,
Kindness found, transforming fright.

Commentary

The Daily Extra # 48

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Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn The mythical animal has been a celebrated symbol for centuries, appearing on the Scottish royal coat of arms in the 12th century and on gold coins in the 1600s. According to The Scotsman, one theory on why the Scottish chose the unicorn is that it’s long been regarded as the natural enemy of the lion, which was England’s symbol. Scots value their national animal so much that they designate every April 9th as National Unicorn Day! 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know