Month: August 2024

Sweet Sleep Surrender

Anthony4 Comments

Originally Published 04/26/2024

Feel me, I am near you

Whisper and I’ll hear you

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Share those secrets with me

Then let go and be free

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Time will slow down, you needn’t worry

The universe doesn’t make us to hurry

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Let’s enjoy our silver lining

Meeting in divine timing

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The wait we endured has been too long

Any longer and our story would be a song

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Through thick and thin clichés galore

Do stay longer and I’ll think of more

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Just hold me tight and never let go

Even if the advanced hour tells you so

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As the night deepens, you finally rest

Laying your soft head on my chest

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I feel my heart start to soar

As you gently snore

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Breathing soft and safe at last

From the horrors of your past

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I finally close my eyes and drift away

Before the evening turns to day

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I won’t move an inch as you gently sleep

For I know its relief is peaceful and deep

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Blackness now surrounds this bed

As I drift away and lay back my head

-aaa

Missy’s Mad Challenge #002!

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http://madmissywork.blog/2024/08/12/missys-mad-challenge-002/

Your Prompt for the week

  • Suddenly everything became blurry and dark…

Foresty Park

I made my way through the foresty park 

Suddenly everything became blurry and dark.

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The trees blew left and then to the right 

In the prevailing winds throughout the night.

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A musty smell filled the air 

The promise of rain so I must prepare 

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I zip up my coat and fastening  the cowl 

Greeted by the hoot of a nearby owl.

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I stumbled through brashes and thickets 

To the continuing chorus of male crickets. 

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Moving on I’m feeling very weary 

The rapid  darkness feels quite eerie.

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Rustling leaves in an all directions 

The cooling breeze offers little protection

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Occasional flashes start to appear

With distant rumbles perk my ears.

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Leaving soon is my greatest bet 

Unless I desire to get wet.

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I figure out my bearings and find my way 

Back to its entrance I saw earlier that day.

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I gather myself like a old bound tome 

Then I make my way back beyond the entrance towards home…

-AAA 08/15/2024

You Got This

Anthony13 Comments

Originally Published 04/25/2024

Hug yourself super tight

Everything will be alright

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Feel the warmth inside

Love yourself with pride

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It’s not so bad to be alone

Deep inside your always home

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Do all things that feel right

That you love day and night

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Always embrace your inner weird

Its where your efforts should be geared

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Who cares what other people say?

You’re still you at the end of the day

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Take my advice and follow it well

Or else your life will be a hell

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Even if you’re alone, be what you feel

Eventually, all will know that you’re real

And then you can finally heal…

-aaa

Outfinity

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Originally Published 04/26/2024

Alone in the universe.

Starlight has gone out.

Coldness grips at the soul.

Aimlessly floating, going nowhere.

All heavenly bodies disappear.

No moons no comets, all is still.

Silence extends a cold hand concealed by darkness.

Tears drift into the expanse.

Gentle water sprays in all directions.

Cry’s sighs silenced by the vacuum of space.

-aaa

Inhale…Exhale, Repeat

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Cast my treble hook into the bitter darkness.

One step forward five back.

Silentness reaps many many rewards.

Mutual encounters gain providence to immensely passionate moments.

Bees fly backwards?

Fleeting moments are few and far between.

Sit back and just, collect yourself.

Inhale deeply then exhale, there, it’s all over now…

-AAA 08/14/2024

ANXI

Anthony2 Comments

Originally Published 04/20/2024


Art by Missy Daugherty
http://madmissywork.blog

Clutching you when you least expect

Coldness like a Zombie’s hand

Little to do or even protect

Fear waves its toxic wand.

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Heart is racing beating faster

You take deep breaths to try and cope

Your body turns to rigid, skin alabaster

As you grasp at slipping notions of hope.

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It’s taken you now you’re frozen in place

Triggered and frayed like a live wire

A icy gaunt look on your face

You suffer deep in anxiety’s ire.

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Its Crippling debilitating

And takes a big toll on

Endlessly contemplating

Until happiness is gone.

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Many a victim doth it take

Chaining them to over thought

Trying to avoid a break

From a disaster that may be wrought.

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Stand in strength and hold on fast

Strength inside far more than you know

This internal nagging will not last

Take this opportunity to grow.

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Take control you got this now.

Your mind drifts back to normalcy

Taking command of your fears, wow

It’s the strongest you can be…

–aaa

QOTD: #149

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Create an emergency preparedness plan.

I have lived through many natural disaster emergencies and experienced:

Small and very large earthquakes

Three tropical storms

Three close encounters with tornadoes

Lots of severe weather

A strong dust storm/haboob

Numerous dust devils

Major windstorms

Flash floods

Brushfires

My 28 years experience working and information technology I have written numerous business continuity plans (DRP/Disaster Recovery Plans) as I have lived most of my life in California, Texas, and Arizona, where many different natural hazards can happen.

In the interest of not putting you to sleep, I’m not going to include them here.

As always, thank you for reading…

-aaa

Cross The Fabric of Time?

Anthony7 Comments

Is time-travel possible?

If so, I’d go back, 

and warn myself

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When I’m younger 

Before I make my mistakes

Saving me time,

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and much pain

Though my mistakes grant me

endless writing material.

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So then perhaps,

it was all worth it

in the end…

-AAA 08/14/2024

Four Desserts: Lune Series 

Anthony3 Comments

Fresh sweet berries 

Covered in rich whipped cream

Atop sponge cake.

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Bananas, butter, sugar 

Cooked with rum and browned

Placed on ice-cream.

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Egg cream custard

Cooked and cooled in ramekins

Brûlée sugar topping.

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Fresh baked apples

Sweet and salty granola crumble

Ice-cream, cinnamon, atop.

-AAA 08/14/2024

Dirty Diana

Anthony5 Comments

Of all the Diana’s and their claim to fame

You’re the far dirtiest with that name.

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You truly don’t know where lowest low is 

But I must tell you, you’re there sis. 

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Lying, deception, manipulation, and greed 

I hated myself and you planted the seeds.

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Low self esteem, misery, I was on a roll 

All the more easier for you to control.

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As a result, my health took a nose dive

You couldn’t care less, if I were dead or alive.

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Zero intimacy not even near misses 

Since another, got all your kisses.

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Home from work, but I couldn’t vent

Lest you would tell me to go “get bent”.

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You took my money and destroyed my credit

You should be thankful there’s no ‘Women’s Reddit’.

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You even got alimony from me for two years 

And all I got from you were tears.

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You said cruel things and had a lot of nerve

Karma will find you, granting what you deserve…

-AAA 08/13/2024

QOTD: # 148

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What is a word you feel that too many people use?

There are several words that many people use incorrectly or dishonestly. Not by ignorance but rather omission/manipulation.

Some people will say just about anything to make themselves appear more desirable to other people.

People need to say what they mean, mean what they say, too much hypocrisy in the world I think, and a lot of self-service.

Love

Many people say the word many people express the word, but they don’t mean it. Many are just going through the motions. This word means something important, but it’s just just an auto pilot thing for many. Bottom line don’t say it unless you mean it I always do. 

Empath

Many men and women claim to be empaths. I think this word has become quite fashionable. I don’t think people realize how difficult it is to be an empath and that most empaths if not all of them wish they weren’t. From my dating experience, I think others use it as a means to make themselves appear more attractive to potential mates.

Narcissist

This is another word that is become overly used on people. A narcissist when labeled as such by me, is someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. They gaslight people they manipulate and they absolutely loathe themselves so much that they make others feel worse so that they might feel better. This is more than just a selfish person. This is the person that will happily destroy your life to make themselves feel better.

I don’t wanna get on a ranting rave here, I could list a whole bunch more, but I think a few are enough to make my point.

As always, thank you for reading…

-aaa 

Grandma’s Dancing Crystals

Anthony2 Comments

When much younger

At my maternal grandma’s house

Was a chandelier.

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The living room 

Allowed sunlight through its crystals 

On sunny afternoons.

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The brilliant sun

Ignited them in multicolor fire

In such beauty.

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The crystals shown

Their rainbow luminescence on everything

Dancing on walls.

-AAA 08/13/2024

Younger Years are Sweeter

Anthony3 Comments

Missing my youth 

The unknown was so exciting

It still is.

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Playing Marco Polo 

Is a rite of passage

For us all.

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I miss childhood

The simplicity of it all

I’m done adulting.

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Now, I’m older 

I am far smarter knowing,

All I want.

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Rather than what,

I think that I need

Makes a difference.

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A huge difference 

Once we learn our lessons

Wants replace needs…

-AAA 08/12/2024

An Earthquake!

Anthony6 Comments

Heavy shaking, items fall

Another SoCal earthquake

Somewhat normal for us all.

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Many things can drop and break 

Total chaos all around

Nerves are frazzled, alive, and ache.

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Kneel and cover near the ground

Hang in there and just hold on

Amidst a low rumbling sound.

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Occurring anytime of day or dawn

Centered all over the place 

Hopefully it ends before all is gone.

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Nerves are written all over my face

As all the shaking stirs 

Safe by God’s grace.

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The shaking stopped, and the news concurs 

Now I just hope 

That more shaking doesn’t occur…

-AAA 08/12/2024

Sekenglif (feelings) 😀😊😔😢

Anthony3 Comments

Originally Published 04/30/2024

Art Work by Melissa Daugherty.
https://www.deviantart.com/madartwork42

A perfect sphere surrounds us each day

It’s our reality of everything we see

A myriad of emotions, are at play

And many affect both you and me

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Outside the sphere, feelings abound

And each its own unique face

Happiness, sadness, and others are found

Surrounding people of every race

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Which we choose or rather chooses us

We often have very little choice

Confronting our feelings is a must

When talking in our inner voice

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We might as well roll with it all

There’s no need to lose control

Feelings, inside of us rise and fall

Learn to ride the ebb and flow

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So how do we deal with all these thoughts

How do we gain an upper hand

Dealing with the past, you’ve wrought

Helps you draw boundaries in the sand

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Then one day, you create a space

Between what you see and what you feel

Putting self control in place

Preventing overreaction, a bad way to deal

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So as the realities challenge with strife

Remember, you are in control

Of your reality and your life

Don’t let your feelings take a toll…

-aaa

The Eagle Flies 

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Razor sharp talons grab prey

As an eagle hunts for a meal

Doing so many times each day.

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I wonder how it feels

To soar so high

So much it reveals.

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High up in the sky

The view must amaze

Don’t know until you try.

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Flying towards the sun rays 

Rising on warm thermal air 

Clear skies above the haze.

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Taking off with great care

She soars upward fast 

Such beauty beyond compare.

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As the sun sets at last 

She lands gently in her nest

Dreaming of flights of the past…

-AAA 08/12/2024

Fun At Last Paid for in my Past

Anthony6 Comments

Originally Published 04/29/2024

I have been to hell and back

Upon the most treacherous course

My life and memories in a virtual knapsack

Navigating my life, post divorce

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I don’t know where I go next

But I know it’s going to be fun

My past days of being hexed

Are all finished and truly done

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Endless adventures await my life

I’m enjoying the unknown of each day

Over are all my days of strife

And now it’s time to enjoy and play

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Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed

So each our lives, we must not waste

For the hazards of our pasts we all must heed

To thrive inside our happy place

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Endless days and laughing times

I look forward to enjoy

Sharing experiences with friends of mine

With hard learned lessons, I employ

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Who knows next which way I go

Not even I can answer

But I’m enjoying the ebb and flow

Just like that of the dancer…

-aaa

Ex

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I have nothing to say 

With little to do 

So kindly go away.

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I needn’t see you 

Goodbye

So leave my view.

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I know you didn’t cry 

You never had tears 

Never water in your eyes.

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You had fears 

That I’d leave soon

I did after seven years.

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Time is my boon 

I’m glad I left 

In February not June.

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Of feelings you were bereft 

You never had an ounce of guilt

As you took everything, in theft.

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I guess that’s how you were built 

Not capable of love or care 

Instead, you’d rather jilt. 

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I doubt you were aware 

When I was about to leave 

You probably thought it unfair.

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It was my turn, for once, to deceive 

And I did what you earned and deserved 

I swiftly left, and got my reprieve…

-AAA 08/101/2024