Tickets bought and sold,
Success measured by the take,
Box-office records.
MAD
Box-office
Tag: Poetry
No More!
No more…
will I live in fear,
will I shed a tear,
will I hide and cower,
will I wilt like a flower.
will I bear this pain,
will I let it reign,
will I be denied,
will I run and hide.
will I be weak and small,
will I let my spirit fall,
will I give up the fight,
will I fade into the night.
MAD
Uncle’s Delay
I’m sitting here waiting for my uncle,
Supposed to get medicine, now getting groceries instead,
Had I known, I’d have gone myself,
Better than waiting here, wishing I’d fled.
MAD 8/29/24
Vanishing Dreams
back flash vanishing tap top trip yearning blind sigh vine strong fear
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In the back flash of memory’s light,
Vanishing moments slip out of sight,
Time’s tap echoes with a silent top,
As we trip through dreams that never stop.
Yearning for whispers in the blind,
We sigh for the solace we can’t find,
Like a vine, reaching for the sun’s ray,
We grow strong in our own gentle way.
Facing each fear with courage aligned,
We rise above, leaving doubts behind.
MAD
Listless
In a world so vast and wide,
Sometimes, I feel listless inside.
No motivation, no spark or flame,
Just the feeling that everything’s the same.
But I know deep inside my core,
This listlessness won’t last forevermore.
I’ll find my purpose, my drive, my zest,
And this listless feeling will be put to rest.
MAD 9/1/24
Wilderness Chronicles
Use the two sets of antonyms in your response, which can be poetry, prose or other!
Your words this week are:
- courageous and timid
- cunning and simple
Here you go
In the vast wilderness, the timid rabbit hides,
While the courageous lion prowls with pride.
The cunning fox devises a clever scheme,
While the simple deer roams free, pure as a dream.
MAD
Timepiece
A timepiece, a faithful guide through time’s sway,
Each tick and chime, a comforting array,
It marks life’s journey, the highs and lows we face,
A silent witness, in each fleeting embrace.
It counts the years and centuries in quiet grace,
Reminding us, life’s moments we must embrace,
A symbol of time’s passage, transient and pure,
A timepiece, a companion, steady and sure.
Seasons change and memories fade away,
But this timeless symbol will always stay,
In our hearts and minds forever.
MAD
Artistic Escape
Drawing is a way for me to relax when I am having anxiety.
I am able to take stop the thoughts that plaque my head.
With each stroke of the pencil, my worries start to fade,
Transforming onto paper, a beautiful escapade.
MAD
Mental Chaos
The never-ending battle of thoughts crashed through my head. Why can’t I stop them from
Invading my mind, like a relentless storm?
They swirl and they clash, leaving me in dismay,
I long for a moment of peace, for them to just go away.
But amidst the chaos, I find a glimmer of light,
A strength within to continue the fight.
I harness the power of my own inner calm,
And slowly but surely, I find a healing balm.
MAD
Writer’s Workshop Prompts for August 29, 2024
Here are the prompts for this week’s Writer’s Workshop: The Writer’s Workshop is open to anyone and everyone. Here’s how you can join us: Hope to see you Thursday!
Writer’s Workshop Prompts for August 29, 2024
Here are the prompts for this week’s Writer’s Workshop:
- Write a post based on the word request.
- Write a post in exactly 14 sentences.
- Do you believe in destiny, or do you believe that life’s outcome is strictly the result of choice and circumstance? What experiences or evidence has led you to your position on fate versus free will?
- Do you read memoir, biographies, or reference books? Which ones are your favorites and what do you get out of them?
- Write about a time when you wanted to escape or run.
- Write a critical review of your favorite television show.
This is my first time trying this, so we will see how it goes. I chose to do number 1: write a post based on the word request. So here goes…
I request that you stay true,
To the values that guide you,
May your heart be light and free,
As you dance through life with glee.
I request that you find peace,
In the moments of sweet release,
Let your spirit soar and fly,
Underneath the endless sky.
MAD
Navigating Darkness
Had therapy today,
Started off rough but ended better.
Black cloud that was hanging over my head
Not fully gone away but is less.
Obtained skills to help through the struggle.
I learned I need to let the negative thoughts float away.
Sometimes the path is dark and unclear,
But a glimmer of hope appears near.
Therapy brings light and a guiding hand,
Easing the burden, helping me stand.
The black cloud may linger, but I’ll find my way,
Learning to let the negative thoughts float away.
MAD
Bestie
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Comrade and buddy,
Friend and confidant in one,
Pal for life’s journey.
Helps with your rougher times
And the blissful times as well…
-MAD/AAA
Seeking Closeness
Yearning for a touch,
In solitude, seeking warmth,
Longing for closeness.
MAD
Fluent in Profanity
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Cursing in anger,
Expletive of frustration,
Goddamn it all now.
Son of a biscuit eater
Make harsh moments easier…
-MAD/AAA
Follow Your Gut
Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
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Knowing without thought,
Instinct guiding the actions,
Intuitive feel.
Have faith and trust in your gut.
It hasn’t let you down yet…
-MAD/AAA
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