Needn’t be afraid of the dark
It’s a good chance to leave your mark
See yourself inside
Find the strength and pride
Then abide
With your spark…
-AAA 12/06/2024
Never Fear The Dark
Tag: bravery
Three Things Challenge #874
Your three words today are:
COURAGE
BRAVERY
VALOUR
Thankful Words Are Not Enough
Thanks for your courage,
your bravery, and valour
Your sacrifices
Assured all of our freedoms
Thankful words are not enough…
-AAA 11/10/2024
Inspire Desire
Inspire
By example
Not by imitation
Run wild out of your comfort zone
Desire…
-AAA 09/27/2024
Stories Of Old
Tell me your secrets of old
Of magic times in distant lands
Before my heart grows cold
Tell me while I understand.
–
Tales of the valiant and brave
Princesses and castles long gone
Plenty of heroes and occasional knave
Sit with me quietly and I’ll go on.
–
Magicians and jesters
And all in between
Evil princes that pester
Great kings that might have been.
–
Sorcery and witchcraft ate afoot
Watch out where you move and see
One bad step and your journeys’s moot
You be all trapped instead of free.
–
Not all witches are evil or bad
Some cast nice magic spells
While others may drive you mad
With only time can you tell.
–
Swordsman and maidens everywhere
Countless battles and wars fought
Treasure and riches beyond compare
Life and death as destiny’s wrought.
–
Persons poor, humble, and proud
Beginnings so harsh they’re barely alive
Triumphant trumpet fanfares aloud
Just open your ears and close your eyes.
–
Maidens sporting ethereal gowns
Knights in armor non-discreet
Dressed for battle, many pounds
A battle ax, now they’re complete.
–
The stories are long and vivid too
Written over hundreds of years
Knowing them all are a privileged few
Most have gone on to eternity I fear.
–
Giants, goblins, elves, and dwarfs
Have their part in the stories as well
Mystical creatures of every sort
Some heavenly, while others from hell.
–
Amulets, necklaces, and rings
There value one cannot comprehend
Golden bobbles and other things
All these treasures make your mind bend.
–
Pay a tribute to the oracles for truth
Only in the currency of gold
Lacking this wisdom denies you, soothe
Or any other answer they could tell.
–
Find a place comfortable and soft
Enjoying all tales and their spin
In a warm bedroom or a cozy loft
Open the pages, and let’s begin…
-AAA 09/27/2024
ANXI
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.
–
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.
–
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.
–
Its Crippling debilitating
And takes a big toll on
Endlessly contemplating
Until happiness is gone.
–
Many a victim doth it take
Chaining them to over thought
Trying to avoid a break
From a disaster that may be wrought.
–
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.
–
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
Hey There, Watson
Originally Published 04/26/2024
Hey there, Watson what did you do?
Where has life landed you, friend?
Tell me tales of what you’ve lived through.
And how on earth they all will end?
–
I traveled deep into the darkness.
And I found light on the way out.
Most of my lessons far from harmless.
But that’s what my journey was all about.
–
Countless persons, experiences and such.
Formed the lessons I referenced before.
Love and strength were my only crutch.
Venturing past each slamming door.
–
What can I tell you my dearest friend?
Of what this world has given me.
Realities harshness doesn’t end.
Or a sweet reward of liberty.
–
Loving hard is not enough.
For person’s not worthy of a love.
No peace or beauty can be rough.
When all they do is push and shove.
–
Changes happened at this point.
An adoration for me I did find.
My gifts and talents I anoint.
As strength and power fill my mind.
–
The answers all kept coming.
To the questions remaining in my life.
With all my passions continuously summing.
I found the courage to leave my wife.
–
Toxic narcissism was her art.
From the beginning of our life.
Only when we were apart.
Did I realize I never had a loving wife.
–
Moving to a far away land.
I began the changes that never end.
Feeling empowered and really grand.
Starting affirmations I became a best friend.
–
A new career, no longer a phony.
I started writing for a living.
Helping me pay my alimony.
And providing me was sorely missing.
–
Purpose, usefulness, and daily challenge.
Or a steady part of my career.
This is how I get my revenge.
Building a future not muddled, but clear.
–
Final words my friend for you.
We can drop a needless fuss.
The brightest future now in view.
Succeeding example for the rest of us…
-aaa
Controlled Chaos
Originally Published 04/09/2024
Falling in space, we all are, at many miles an hour.
A spec a dot a piece of the universe.
Falling faster and faster and faster.
Don’t look back just keep going.
We’re all falling together in concert.
No reason no purpose just gravity.
Don’t be afraid it’s a great expanse of emptiness.
But you’re not alone you’e in good company.
Close your eyes feel the speed rush by.
Trust in yourself let your instincts take over.
You are significant don’t even question it!
-aaa
Dynamic
Originally Published 04/02/2024
Be the miracle.
Go far with change in your life.
The rest will follow.
-aaa
Hey There, Watson
Hey there, Watson what did you do?
Where has life landed you, friend?
Tell me tales of what you’ve lived through.
And how on earth they all will end?
–
I traveled deep into the darkness.
And I found light on the way out.
Most of my lessons far from harmless.
But that’s what my journey was all about.
–
Countless persons, experiences and such.
Formed the lessons I referenced before.
Love and strength were my only crutch.
Venturing past each slamming door.
–
What can I tell you my dearest friend?
Of what this world has given me.
Realities harshness doesn’t end.
Or a sweet reward of liberty.
–
Loving hard is not enough.
For person’s not worthy of a love.
No peace or beauty can be rough.
When all they do is push and shove.
–
Changes happened at this point.
An adoration for me I did find.
My gifts and talents I anoint.
As strength and power fill my mind.
–
The answers all kept coming.
To the questions remaining in my life.
With all my passions continuously summing.
I found the courage to leave my wife.
–
Toxic narcissism was her art.
From the beginning of our life.
Only when we were apart.
Did I realize I never had a loving wife.
–
Moving to a far away land.
I began the changes that never end.
Feeling empowered and really grand.
Starting affirmations I became a best friend.
–
A new career, no longer a phony.
I started writing for a living.
Helping me pay my alimony.
And providing me was sorely missing.
–
Purpose, usefulness, and daily challenge.
Or a steady part of my career.
This is how I get my revenge.
Building a future not muddled, but clear.
–
Final words my friend for you.
We can drop a needless fuss.
The brightest future now in view.
Succeeding example for the rest of us…
-aaa
UNCERTAINTY
U nable to be your true self
N ot able to focus on what is important
C annot find solid grounding on which to stand
E rosion of your self confidence
R ealization that you are vulnerable
T rying to regain composure
A ll things you do are that much harder
I nability to make decision due to distraction
N otice the world around you seeming to slow down
T antalizing contentment seems miles away
Y ou will get through this and find peace….eventually
-aaa
ANXI
https://www.deviantart.com/madartwork42
Clutching you when you least expect
Coldness like a Zombie’s hand
Little to do or even protect
Fear waves its toxic wand.
–
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.
–
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.
–
Its Crippling debilitating
And takes a big toll on
Endlessly contemplating
Until happiness is gone.
–
Many a victim doth it take
Chaining them to over thought
Trying to avoid a break
From a disaster that may be wrought.
–
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.
–
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
Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained
Paradise is near.
Don’t hesitate, just jump in.
And do what feels right.
-aaa
Controlled Chaos
Falling in space, we all are, at many miles an hour.
A spec a dot a piece of the universe.
Falling faster and faster and faster.
Don’t look back just keep going.
We’re all falling together in concert.
No reason no purpose just gravity.
Don’t be afraid it’s a great expanse of emptiness.
But you’re not alone you’e in good company.
Close your eyes feel the speed rush by.
Trust in yourself let your instincts take over.
You are significant don’t even question it!
-aaa
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