Commentary, Music

Waterfalls

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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

Missy’s MAD Challenge # 038

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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 the week

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Challenges, Poetry, Word of the Day

Logan the Creative

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Slogan

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!

Challenges, Poetry

Twilight’s Embrace

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RDP Monday: DRAPE

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.

Poetry

A Whimsical Dawn of Laughter

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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!

Poetry

Fleeting Time

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

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

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Dreams of Twilight Garden

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Three Things Challenge #MM30

Your three words today are:
HOPEFUL
WISHFUL
DREAMLIKE

Three Things Challenge #MM30 | pensitivity101

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.

Poetry

Beneath the Vast Sky

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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.

Poetry

Light to Dark

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Light

Bright, radiant

Shining, glowing, flickering

Radiance, Beam, shadow, abyss

Enveloping, cloaking, diminishing

Gloomy, ominous

Dark

Poetry

Comfort in a Bowl

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

Red tomato sauce
With salty cheesy pasta
Is my favorite.
Steam rises with each warm bite,
Comfort on my plate tonight.
AAA/MAD

Daily Prompts

Prompt

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Daily writing prompt
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.
View all responses

We need better prompts than this. That is all

Poetry

Childhood Whispers

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In a world of whispers, where shadows play,
I found my refuge at the end of the day.
Beneath the old oak with branches wide,
My secret haven where dreams could hide.

A patch of soft moss, my throne of green,
Surrounded by wonders, a magical scene.
With laughter like echoes of time held still,
I wove my adventures with a heart full of thrill.

There, in the stillness, where sunlight would dance,
I’d lose myself deep in each fanciful glance.
A kingdom of make-believe, safe from the race,
Forever cherished, my childhood’s embrace.