A place to show my work
When will the message finally break through,
That I am not enough for you?
Time and again, you’ve let me down,
Yet here I am, still around.
Why do I keep returning to this pain?
Am I simply a glutton for my own disdain?
Searching for love in the shadows of doubt,
Wondering what this heart’s all about.
U.S. coins used to say “Mind Your Business”
The earliest U.S. coin in circulation featured the phrase “Mind Your Business” rather than “In God We Trust.” This original motto was attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but the phrase was changed to “In God We Trust” during the Civil War, primarily due to a rise in religious sentiments, as noted by Snopes.
I’m sorry, I meant to wait
Until you called, a little late.
But the weight began to climb,
No one here to share the time.
I reached out, unsure if you’d be there,
Hoping you’d return, beyond despair.
I didn’t want to see another face,
It felt so wrong in this lonely space.
Fortunately, you answered my plea,
An appointment set, a chance to be free.
With apologies shared, may healing start,
A journey together to mend the heart.
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
Your tongue is as unique as your fingerprints
Just as every person has unique fingerprints, each person’s tongue has its own distinct characteristics. Studies indicate that each individual’s “tongue print” is one-of-a-kind, featuring its own unique shape, size, color, and texture. Even identical twins have variations in their tongues. Some research suggests that tongue prints might serve as a valuable asset in forensic investigations. – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know
Contemplating what I’ve done to endure,
I seek to inspire and uplift, for sure.
Amidst all challenges, I’ve learned to cope,
And I strive to share kindness, a beacon of hope.
In your own time
You will blossom
to be an amazing person
You were meant to be
In the quiet moments,
Find strength within,
Embrace the journey,
Let your story begin.
Strange Odd Fact
When someone visits Paris for the first time and finds that it doesn’t meet their high expectations, they may experience a phenomenon known as Paris Syndrome. This genuine psychological condition can lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, and dizziness. Notably, it seems to impact Japanese tourists more frequently than others. The disillusionment may stem from culture shock and the contrast between reality and the idealized image of Paris often depicted in Japanese pop culture, as mentioned in “50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know.”
Oh, Tootsie rolls bring me such cheer,
With flavors I hold oh so dear.
For a sweet, chewy bite,
They make everything right,
A candy that’s loved far and near!
Be brave
Fearless and bold
Facing storms with strong hearts
Courage shines brightly in darkness
Heroic
A dentist invented the electric chair
In 1881, an unusual historical incident occurred when Alfred P. Southwick, a dentist from Buffalo, N.Y., observed a strange accident involving an intoxicated man who was electrocuted after touching a live generator terminal. This led Southwick to contemplate the possibility of using electrocution as a quicker and more humane alternative to traditional execution methods like the guillotine or hanging. He successfully collaborated with the governor of New York and state legislators, helping to pass laws for electrical executions in New York and 20 other states. –50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know
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