
A tempest unleashed,
Fire burns in clenched fists held tight,
Storm clouds filled with rage.
A place to show my work

A tempest unleashed,
Fire burns in clenched fists held tight,
Storm clouds filled with rage.

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Pardon the interruption.
What were you thinking —
that you could judge me,
diminish me,
decide who I was?
I did nothing wrong.
The blame was never mine.
You were the adult.
I was the child.
Your words defined me,
even though they never should have.
And now, years later,
I’m still untangling them —
no end in sight,
your voice replaying
in a loop
I never asked for.

Your three words today are:
ANGER
ANTICIPATE
ASK
I feel anger rise like a storm I didn’t name,
Yet I anticipate the moment it softens into rain.
So I ask my heart to breathe, to loosen its tight hold—
To turn the heat of fury into something calm and bold.

Retract harsh words said
Detract not from love’s embrace
Subtract the anger
Replace with understanding
And watch our bond strengthen

A tempest unleashed,
Fire burns in clenched fists held tight,
Storm clouds filled with rage.

I thought this one would be perfect to share today since it is the emotion I am feeling at this time. I love how the fire on his head came out. Back when I was coloring this, I was trying to go for a blended look with the flames, aiming to capture the fluidity and movement within them. I think that it came out really well, as the colors not only bring the flames to life but also mirror the tumultuous feelings inside me, creating a deeper connection to the artwork.
MAD

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RETRACT
DETRACT
SUBTRACT

Retract harsh words said
Detract not from love’s embrace
Subtract the anger
Replace with understanding
And watch our bond strengthen
MAD 9/29/24

Cursing in anger,
Expletive of frustration,
Goddamn it all now.
Son of a biscuit eater
Make harsh moments easier…
-MAD/AAA