Poetry

Interwoven Souls

Dreams woven with hopes and wishes, 

Offers of love in each gentle embrace, 

Words spoken softly, a promise that lingers, 

Riches of heart, more than material grace, 

Yearning for unity, as two lives interlace.

Challenges, Poetry

The Morning’s Embrace

Delicate like a morning dew,

Always bringing a subtle hue.

In the breeze, a gentle sway,

Never brash, lighting the way.

Timeless beauty, soft and true,

Yearning hearts it will renew.

Poetry

The Weary Soul

I may look ragged, it could be
From the lack of sleep that evades me nightly.
Dark circles framed by weary sighs,
As dreams slip away under starry skies.

Poetry

Hug the Wind

Like a star

Like a hug

Hug a bug

Hug a bear

Bear like love

Bear in home

Home sweet home

Home on the range

Range of motion

Range of feeling

Feeling joy

Feeling Loved

Loved of family

Loved of friends

Friends for life

Friends to the end

End of time

End of Day

Day of the dead

Day of week

Week of sunshine

Week of work

Work at home

Work hard

Hard life

Hard times

Time flies

Time for fun

Fun times

Fun for all

All the way

All in

In the zone

In the game

Game time

Game of Life

Life is beautiful 

Life in Motion 

Motion pictures

Motion figure

Figure it out

Figure on the wall

Wall of dreams

Wall of colors

Colors of your heart

Color of the wind

Wind through the trees

Wind whispers softly 

Softly…

Trees…

Poetry

The Keeper of Treasures

An elastic bag
Holding items
Safely tucked inside,
Treasures and snacks,
With nothing to hide.

It stretches and bends,
Embracing with care,
A keeper of memories,
Always ready to share.

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Nostalgic Play

Your three words today are:
CATCH
THROW
HURL

The joy of games,
When I was younger,
I’d throw, catch, and hurl a ball
With my relatives,
A game we created
When we gathered together.
Oh, how I miss those days;
They feel like long past dreams.
I sit here now,
Remembering those good times,
Each memory a warm embrace.

Poetry

Leo the Lazy Lion

There once was a lion named Leo,
Who lounged in the sun like a hero.
With naptime his plan,
He dreamt on the sand,
As lazy as laziness can go!

Poetry

The Echoes of Childhood

Your words are:
play, toy, companion, silence, hint, solitary, box, ring, adult, skill, young, knack.

In a box of memories, a toy lies in wait,
A companion from youth, a hint of fate.
In silence, it whispers of laughter and play,
A skill and a knack for the simple, brightening the day.

A solitary ring shines with stories untold,
Echoes of joy from the brave and the bold.
Though time may have passed as we’ve grown into young adults,
The play of our childhood is life’s sweetest song.

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

The Dance of the Digits: A Millennium’s Challenge

Your three words today are:
DOUBLE
MILLENNIUM
SEQUENCE

In every millennium, a contest unfolds,
A challenge of wits, a riddle of old.
With treasures of fortune, you stand to gain,
But to seize the riches, you must use your brain.

A sequence awaits, so cunning and sly,
Its patterns obscure, like clouds in the sky.
With numbers that dance in a cryptic ballet,
You’ll unlock the mystery, if you find the right way.

So gather your courage, prepare for the test,
The thrill of the puzzle is what I love best.
For in solving the enigma, your fortune will bloom,
Double the riches, brightening your room.

Embrace every challenge, let intuition steer,
For in each step taken, your path will be clear.
In the dance of the digits, let your mind take flight,
In the heart of the contest, you’ll find your delight.

Poetry

A Fizzy Companion

A tasty soda
feels just right.
Bubbles dance,
a sparkling delight.
Sipped on a porch,
under the sun’s warm glow,
With friends all around,
laughter starts to flow.

A fizzy embrace,
sweet and refreshing,
Every sip taken,
a moment worth cherishing.
In the warmth of summer,
or a cozy night in,
This simple pleasure
always makes me grin.

So here’s to the flavors,
the joy they ignite,
A fizzy companion,
that feels just right.

Poetry, Three Things Challenge

Finding Joy in the Chaos

Your three words today are:
TWO
THOUSAND
ONE

Two thousand and one things to do,
How will I ever get it done?
Overwhelmed by a mountain high,
Need to tackle chores but find some fun.

With soda in hand, one step at a time,
I’ll take a breath, let worries unwind.
In the chaos, I’ll find joy anew,
Embracing the journey in all that I do.

Missy's MAD Challenge, Poetry

The Power of Humor

Your challenge for the week

  • Without any doubt, it was a very silly thing to say

Without a doubt, it was a silly thing to say,
But it slipped out before I could keep it at bay.
Now everyone stares, like I’m from another place,
I need to defuse this with some humor and grace.

“Just kidding!” I chuckle, but the weight lingers still,
So, I think of a joke to lighten the thrill.
“Did you hear about the chicken?” I start with a grin,
And soon laughter erupts, breaking the tension within.

So, if you ever stumble, just be brave and smile,
A little good humor can go a long mile.
What felt like a blunder can turn into cheer,
With laughter connecting us, there’s nothing to fear.

Poetry, Word of the Day

Bagpipes

In misty glens where echoes roam,
The bagpipes call their ancient tone.
With breath of earth and heart of stone,
They weave a tale of lands unknown.

Each note a whisper, bright and bold,
Of stories shared and legends told.
Through heather fields where shadows play,
The haunting sound will guide the way.

In every rise and mournful sigh,
A piece of soul takes to the sky.
So let them play, let spirits dance,
For in their song, we find our chance.

Poetry

Resilience in Steel

Steel stands steadfast, strong,
Rules bind me, won’t bend or break.
Stillness in the storm,
Holding ground through trials faced.
Withstanding the test of time.

Poetry, Word of the Day

Whispers of Hope

They swarm away
not wanting to get close
is there something wrong with me
All I want is friendship and love
Alas I guess it is not for me.

Yet in the shadows, hope remains,
For laughter’s touch and kindness’ chains.
I’ll keep my heart open and wide,
Waiting for love to walk beside.