Quote for April 22, 2025
Verses in Bloom
In April’s light, the verses bloom,
Words dance on pages, dispelling gloom.
With ink and heart, we craft and share,
A tapestry woven from dreams laid bare.
Whispers of nature, love’s sweet refrain,
Stories of joy, or of lingering pain.
Each line a heartbeat, a breath, a sigh,
In this vibrant month, let our spirits fly.
So lift your pen to the sky and write,
For poetry’s magic ignites the night.
In honor we gather, each voice a part,
Breathing life into art, straight from the heart.
Threads of Dreams
In the quiet hush of night’s embrace,
A tapestry of whispers starts to trace,
Threads of hopes in a colorless seam,
We wander through the fabric of our dreams.
Stars ignite in the velvet sky,
Each a beacon where wishes fly,
Floating on clouds, we dance and twirl,
In realms where time begins to unfurl.
Mountains of possibility rise so high,
Rivers of wonder weaving by,
In this sacred space, where hearts can gleam,
We find our courage, we dream our dream.
Fears take flight on wings of light,
Shadows retreat from the dawn’s first sight,
For in every heartbeat, every gleam,
Lies the magic woven in the threads of dreams.
So chase the stars, let your spirit soar,
For in the land of dreams, we’re never poor,
With every vision, every silent scream,
We carve our stories, we dare to dream.
Waterfalls
A song that I fell in love with the moment I heard it back in the ’90s was TLC’s “Waterfalls.” The song came out in 1994 and has been one of my favorites ever since. The beautiful melody and meaningful lyrics that tell stories about life and choice are what made me fall in love with the song. The song encourages the listeners to think carefully and stay true to themselves.
The song’s central message is to warn people about the dangers of chasing after things that seem promising but can lead to trouble. The “waterfall” in the song symbolizes these risky choices. The lyrics tell stories about characters facing challenges because they go after what they want without considering the consequences.
In one part of the song, there’s a story about a young man who gets involved with drugs. He believes it gives him a better life but leads him down a path of sadness and loss. In another story, a woman seeks love but is in a dangerous situation. These stories remind us that not everything that looks safe is good.
“Waterfalls” encourage us to be careful and think about our decisions. It asks us to step back and look at the bigger picture before making choices. Instead of chasing after quick thrills, we should stay grounded and focus on what is truly important in life, like family, friends, and well-being.
Please take a listen and let me know what you think.
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 038
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 the week
- It was the time of the year when
Quote for April 21, 2025
Logan the Creative
There once was a fellow named Logan,
Whose ideas turned into a slogan.
With a wink and a smile,
He made crowds stay awhile,
In his town, creativity’s golden!
Twilight’s Embrace
In twilight’s glow, a soft drape falls,
Whispers of evening through shadowed halls.
Gentle as dreams that linger and sway,
Wrapping the world in a tender ballet.
Stars peek through the fabric of night,
Each glimmer a promise, a flicker of light.
With every thread, a story unfolds,
In the delicate drape, life’s secrets are told.
A Whimsical Dawn of Laughter
In the cool of dawn, with mischief in the air,
I hatched a little scheme with a playful flair.
A whispered secret, a wink, a nod,
Eager for laughter, a good-natured prod.
I set the stage with a glint in my eye,
A whoopee cushion, oh my, oh my!
Planted with care on the chair of my friend,
Anticipation building, would they comprehend?
As they took a seat, the room held its breath,
A sound like thunder, a moment of jest.
Their face turned crimson, eyes wide with surprise,
Laughter erupted, like sun in the skies.
We rolled on the floor, in giggles we sank,
The joy of the trick made our hearts fill the tank.
Yet after the laughter, we shared a warm grin,
For tricks are just reminders of the fun we’re all in.
So here’s to the pranks, the laughter, the cheer,
Just playful reminders, bringing friends near.
In the dance of good humor, there’s always a spot,
For a little lightheartedness—let’s cherish the lot!
Fleeting Time
Clock in your pocket
Time is all over your arms
See if it stands still.
Moments slip like grains of sand,
Echoes of the day dissolve.
AAA/MAD
Quote for April 20, 2025
Dreams of Twilight Garden
Your three words today are:
HOPEFUL
WISHFUL
DREAMLIKE
In a garden where the shadows play,
Thoughts bloom bright in a hopeful sway.
Whispers of wishes dance in the air,
Each petal a dream, delicate and rare.
Under a sky so vast and deep,
In the realm of the wishful, our secrets we keep.
We wander through twilight, where stars softly gleam,
Lost in the magic of a dreamlike theme.
Beneath the Vast Sky
In laughter shared beneath the bright, vast sky,
Two hearts entwined, where secrets softly flow,
A comfort found in every whispered sigh,
In silence loud, where only we can know.
Through trials faced and storms we bravely weather,
Each memory a stitch that binds us tight,
With hands held firm, we face the world together,
In darkest days, you are my guiding light.
Like sturdy roots that grow beneath the ground,
Our friendship blooms with every passing year,
A treasure trove of love and trust we’ve found,
In joyous times and when we shed a tear.
So here’s to us, in every laugh and fight,
In every shared dream that ignites the night.
Light to Dark
Light
Bright, radiant
Shining, glowing, flickering
Radiance, Beam, shadow, abyss
Enveloping, cloaking, diminishing
Gloomy, ominous
Dark
Comfort in a Bowl
Red tomato sauce
With salty cheesy pasta
Is my favorite.
Steam rises with each warm bite,
Comfort on my plate tonight.
AAA/MAD
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