Poetry

The Cost of Intelligence

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Some intelligence
Would make all the difference
In a cruel hard world
Things are getting dumbed down now.
Idiocracy follows.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

The Power of Compassion

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Think well of others
Kindness doesn’t cost a thing
In our lives grand scheme
Selflessness goes a long way
To be more than just oneself.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Embracing Emotions

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


It’s ok to cry
Let all of those feelings out
We are all human
Let all the emotions flow
As you heal and grow anew.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Embracing the Present

Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Time is infinite
As the seconds all add up
Present becomes past
The past is forever gone
Minute moments mean much more.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Journey of Self-Improvement

To hone and refine,
Edges made keen and precise,
Sharpen to improve.
Keep moving forward, grow strong.
Be the best you that you can.

MAD

Poetry

Wishes Among the Stars


More than what’s counted.
Innumerable in mass,
Countless stars above.
Each one waiting for a wish
Sharing joy with everyone.

MAD

Poetry

Veil of Denial


Downplay and soften,
To understate the impact,
Minimize the truth
To try to get away with
All the wrongs that you have done.

MAD

Poetry

Whispers in the Shadows

Secrets for a price,
Trading love for pay by night,
Lonely hearts misled.
Whispers haunt the empty rooms,
Desires lost in shadows’ play.

MAD

Poetry

Endless Moments

Special thanks to my collaborator, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Tankas with a friend
Endless fun that never ends
Words together mend.
Laughter echoes through the air,
Sharing dreams without a care.
AAA/MAD 12/13/24

Poetry

Whispers of Winter

Special thanks to my collaborator, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


I love winter’s lips
Cold but not nearly too cruel
Ice touches us all.
Whispers of snowflakes drift down,
Frosty breath upon my cheeks.

AAA/MAD 12/13/24

Poetry

Fading Hope

Special thanks to my collaborator, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/



It’s absurdity
With both left to believe
Just fake rhetoric.
The truth begins to grieve now.
In shadows, hope starts to fade.

AAA/MAD 12/13/24

Poetry

Awakening Veil


Grey-white misty veil
Touching all in moist contact
A morning dew’s kiss.
Sunbeams filter through the haze,
Awakening to greet day.
AAA/MAD 12/13/24

Poetry

Embracing the Present


Choice of happiness
Will ensure no conditions
For the achievement.
Let joy arise in each day.
Embrace the light within you.

AAA/MAD 12/13/24

Poetry

The Silent Hunter


Hippopotamus
Lurking below the water
Waiting for something
Wading slowly through the stream.
He suddenly saw his prey.

AAA/MAD 12/13/24