In driest desert
Life finds a way to exist
We must do the same
With strength, we will endure this.
Hope blooms where least expected
AAA/MAD 1/12/25
All willows weep
Sum of all tears
Their branches creep
Throughout the years.
–
Roots that run deep
Burdens carried
Challenge is steep
Never varied.
–
Green in springtime
Auburn in fall
Reason or rhyme
Unknown to all.
–
Always alive
Growing quite tall
More than survive
Thriving and all.
–
Lessons are learned
On every branch
Our world has turned
A solid stange.
–
Feelings do hurt
Accept, be free
Rise from the dirt
My willow tree…
-AAA 12/13/2024
Never let the harder parts bog you down.
Life’s journeys can be somewhat difficult.
It’s where we end up, so you need not frown.
Don’t beat yourself up, for it’s not your fault.
There’s sugar and spice but other times, salt.
Step up now and forget about the past.
For if you’d don’t, a happiness won’t last.
Now, you kick up your heals and celebrate.
As your best times will come upon you fast.
Being your best self in an ideal state…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Giving up won’t work
It’s just not in your nature
Just keep on going
You never know you’ll find
nearby, around the corner…
-AAA 12/06/2024
Spring back like a ball
Bounced against a rock hard wall
Always give your all
No matter how far you fall
Positivity’s your call…
-AAA 12/05/2024
Pause, step forward
Your so much stronger now
You’re more you.
–
With each hurdle
you clear, you will evolve
into better existence.
–
Don’t shy away
Just go for it all
Without any fear.
–
Embrace the changes
They were meant to happen
For your happiness.
–
Old standbys go
While new ones will arrive
For your best.
–
Do not magnify
all of your life’s mistakes
Learn from them.
–
We are human
Missteps, make up our journeys
Enjoy the ride…
-AAA 12/01/2024
Power at your grasp,
Controlled strength within your reach,
Harnessing the force.
It was always within you
Now it’s time to take action…
-MAD/AAA 11/29/2024
First breath
You’re on your way
Gaining some momentum
Not giving an inch, until your
last breath…
-AAA 11/15/2024
You can be completely free
Of all that you think you see.
–
Step back and just go with the flow
Discard what you think you know.
–
Make adjustments to your perspective lens
Take pause and reevaluate your friends.
–
The complicated becomes simple then
Just like learning how to count to ten.
–
This is the time, take control of your life
Letting others do so will result in strife.
–
What’s yesterday will not last
Letting go from a difficult past.
–
Face your pain with self confession
Take pause and learn every lesson.
–
Do what brings peace to your mind
Surrounded by people of a like kind.
–
What were hobbies become careers
With self belief, not what you hear.
–
Make a mantra of positive thought
Achieving all you’ve ever sought.
–
Living one affirmation after another
More aspects of yourself uncovered.
–
Only then will you truly be free
of old hindrances you used to see.
-AAA 11/15/2024
Shadows in the night
Whispers call, yet hearts stand firm
Stronger than the dark
Overcoming obstacles
Until they all are achieved…
-MAD/AAA 11/09/2024
With a steady heart
Confidence in every step
The path is clear now
Growing as I move forward
I will not hinder myself…
-MAD/AAA 11/09/2024
Defiant daisies
Grow through the hardest concrete
Beautiful protest
In an unjust world, we live
Beauty will surely prosper
AAA/MAD 11/09/24
Opulence of love
Brighter than the nearest sun
Stronger than the bonds
That hold up the galaxy
It truly is everything…
-AAA 10/08/2024
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Our life is very long
Take each lesson even if rough
In stride for one day you’ll be strong.
–
Take each opportunity
That comes your way
Don’t get caught up in scrutiny
Make the most of every day.
–
Just keep going
You’re always in motion
Crushing your journey
With your inner devotion.
–
Someday you’ll move miles
And on others just inches
Do so with a smile
Even when life pinches.
–
Always experience grace
With general gratitude
Move at your own pace
Exhibit a positive attitude.
–
This journey is important
It’s where you become the best
The steepest climbs are potent
But you will pass this test.
–
Now give yourself a hug
Because you’ve nearly made it
Feel your heart and pride tug
For the progress you created…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/11/2024
Do more than survive
Embrace the fact you’re alive
Nothing to contrive.
Work hard to thrive, and show your
naysayers that they were wrong…
AAA/MAD 9/29/24
Inspire
By example
Not by imitation
Run wild out of your comfort zone
Desire…
-AAA 09/27/2024
Originally Published 05/01/2024
My hero sits here.
He’s achieved all I wanted.
I’m happy for him…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/01/2024
Now it’s a restart
You’re mending a broken heart
Being strong is part…
-aaa
Y es not no
O utstanding
U nstoppable
‘
V ivaceous
E nergetic
–
G ratitude
O nward
T enacity
–
T riumphs
H appiness
I ngenuity
S tronger…
-AAA 09/03/2024
Who cares if they stare
Just be you, and dare
As long as you’re aware
Look inside, the answer’s there
Empathy’s, cross to bear
Knowing life is far from fair
Alive, because you care
There’s plenty of love to spare
And generosity to share…
-AAA 08/27/2024
Large quandaries are hard to resolve
With all of the efforts involved
Contemplating all
Factoring the falls
Make the call
And evolve.
-AAA 08/26/2024
Originally Published 04/30/2024
The fire within.
It consumes everything.
Flames burn very bright.
-aaa
Originally Published 04/29/2024
What do you do when the well runs dry? When emotions are only anger and love dies
You reach out and communicate as much as possible but nothing changes her she just doesn’t want you anymore
You better youself and try to get stronger and more attractive but it has no effect and she is not impressed at all
what can I do or say to change how she feels and lives as nothing seems to impact her demeanor or how she feels
I’d seel my soul to get her to love me like I loved her that doesn’t work either she’s moved on
We do things but they feel like bones she has to throw rather than something she wants to do
I’d rather not be an obligation to anyone
I’d rather be a choice than an option
How will I go on, with all this hurt and pain
I always will, force of nature or habit, pick one
I love the kids and grandkids
How will I live without them, that’s very possible starts anew for the third time, is beyond sad
I can never get things right in my life always taking the course of highest resistance moving straight up hill forever seemingly
I just want to be a happy fellow and feel fully actualized in my life
To do so I have to build up myself created an infrastructure that has never existed
I have to create foundations pore concrete and lay down the plans for a new life and a new me that is able to be happy even if alone forever
I don’t know how I will do it all alone but I likely will have to and flourish despite the lonliness
I guess I am destined to be alone maybe it is as it should be…..
I will love myself somehow because it’s necessary.
If I don’t, then no one will…..
-aaa 9/20/21
Originally Published 04/26/2024
From the deepest depths of my soul there is a single small light.
This is the beginning, a long road to make it grow from an ember to a fierce blaze.
Tread lightly and cry as much as you can.
Your heart is rebooting, bare with the pain the burning and the radiating tingles.
I swear it’s going to be better than alright faster than you think.
You face your pain you invite it you bask as swim in it.
This processes and heals you and fast it’s just very hard and very intense.
You’re doing it, I don’t know but this is a rebirth. Hang on and keep going!
-aaa
Originally Published 04/28/2024
Strength rises from within
Providing ease in adversity
Malleable to change and experience
Strong enough to withstand the fires of life
Redefining importance and priority
Easing the pain of the past letting old wounds heal
Becoming a center stone in your life age in the lives of others
Sharing your failures to help others find the path
Swelling with pride inside overcoming obstacles
Realizing you can have what you want
Manifesting a life you always wanted in every way
Continuing the work to become a better you
Rediscovering who you are and were meant to be
Be your own success story
Transform your life until there’s no recognition
Unburden yourself except your limits and mistakes
No one or nothing will stop you except you…
-aaa 🔥🔥
Originally Published 04/28/2024
Whatever will you do
When fairy tales don’t come true
–
Wherever will you look
Chucking every book
–
Abandoning each new plot
As something that we haven’t got
–
Searching for a relevant story
Not the drama insanity or glory
–
Rearrange the plot to make it work
Morph into a hero instead of a jerk
–
Be the man you were meant to be
In every way so the women can see
–
Just how great you really are
Then my friend you’ll be, a star
–
Top of their lists and gaining their call
Because you’re the one that is it all
–
Showing a light that beams from your soul
Will gain the trust that can bury the holes
–
Don’t give up as you are the best
As this is just another test…
-aaa
The cold hand of degradation
Grabs tightly in a choking grip
Bringing many down
Enveloping us in hopelessness
Nothing we attempt seems to come together
The only means of escape
Is our own mettle and strength
We must rise up and follow our truth
Violently tearing down all walls we build
Letting the energy of positivity flow in
Only then can we ascend to a higher level
Where no one or nothing can ever reduce us again…
-AAA 07/30/2024
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
Originally Published 04/26/2024
Rise, ascend all pain.
Break the endless toxic chain.
Rebuild, start again.
–
Reach down deep inside.
Where your feelings cannot hide.
Aside, foolish pride.
–
Know your heart and beat.
Find that you’ll never retreat.
It lays at your feet.
–
Destiny is yours.
Like the winningest racehorse.
Take the desired course.
–
Be proud, look at you.
Only at your best it’s true.
Now it’s time to do
–
Take these flames to bed.
Smile as you rest your soft head.
Think of what’s been said…
-aaa
Originally Published 04/19/2024
It’s time to share a some thoughts
For those who’ve had hearts broken
It’s the ought to and ought nots
To whom that I have spoken
–
Take a deep look inside
And tell me what you see
If you’re not beaming with pride
You’re stuck and still not free
–
Look at all you’ve done
And all that you’ve survived
Not all of it was fun
But you’re here and still alive
–
Don’t worry about the future
Don’t dwell upon the past
Living in the present will suture
All the wounds you have amassed
–
Take lots of chances
In any opportunity to change
No more missed advances
Embrace your inner strange
–
Move forward on your journey
But know just where you are
If you’re twenty, fifty-two, or thirty
You are a shining star
–
So pat yourself right on the back
And have some pride, my friend
For your journeys been on a weary trek
But the worst of it is at an end…
-AAA
Originally Published 04/24/2024
I sing my own song.
I admit it when I’m wrong.
Know where I belong.
–
I play my own tune.
Not with a flute or bassoon.
But drums to the moon
–
I know who I am.
And Never seize up or clam.
Always be a man
–
Fear nothing that’s lived.
Life will flow freely as sieved.
If you just forgive.
Then you’d truly live.
–
Now’s the time my friend.
For this exercise will end.
Gentle peace portend…
-aaa
Darkness don’t envelop me
Move far far away
Across an enormous sea
Keeping you at bay.
–
Sadness get away go now
Leave while you have the chance
I’m no longer negativity’s sow
So find another place to dance.
–
Misery your company I don’t need
Pack your bags and get out of here
Never again on my soul will you feed
So kindly make tracks and store your gear.
–
Self loathing, you and I are now through
Join your other lame friends and leave town
There’s nothing further you can do
So leave this place and take your frown.
–
Uncertainty, you once one a great foe
Now your just a feeling I discard
Join the others and simply go
One foot then the other, it’s not hard.
–
Self-pity there’s no room for you
You’ll also have to make some tracks
Find a place, and grab a brew
Leave while you can as I have the facts.
–
Desperation the last to leave
You were the biggest pest of all
Limiting myself to what I could achieve
Now you’re the one who takes a fall.
–
I tread a new road without my old friends
They say negativity loves company
And that’s where my company ends
Now I become the best that I can be…
-AAA 07/24/2024
She really took him for such a fall.
He had no idea until it was too late.
There’s nothing that could be done at all.
Just pack it up, and call it a day.
Try bouncing a ball against the wall.
That should clear your weary mind.
Or placate further, hike a hill that’s tall.
It’s over now, for this, there is no debate.
One day soon, you’ll be clear of this squall…
-AAA 07/17/2024
I am asserting the mastery of my real self!!!
There is nothing to do it is already done.
There is nothing to be, I already am.
There is nothing to have it is already mine.
There is nothing to prove it is already proven .
There is nowhere to rush, I am already here.
There is nothing to fix, I am already whole.
-AAA 04/15/2022
Penny Purdy unleashes a barrage of her angst to an uncaring world.
–
The world responds to Penny in kind.
Handing her its very own harsh taste of bitter realities.
–
But never to be counted out, Penny fights back.
Finding an inner strength and sense of fortitude she presses on.
In the end she learns her lessons, finds the wisdom she needed to overcome come her angst in grace.
-AAA 07/12/2024
Standing alone
Holding my phone
I must atone
For all my sins.
–
I build me up
I fill a cup
Feel like a pup
That never wins.
–
I could just yell
Give em all hell
Works just as well
As safety pins.
–
I reach the end
Am my own friend
Will trust and mend
As I begin…
-AAA 07/11/2024
All we could want, is to
Be the best version of ourselves and have a
Clear set of ideals up front, carefully
Defined and laid out to assure
Excellence and achievement through
Fantastic focus and dedication to all
Goals and aspirations to be our best, and
Handle all situations with care and pride, as
Impossible as it may seem, just
Jump towards a challenge, like a
Kangaroo, ever forward, improving our
Lives, one step and life at a time, with
Much happiness always in our control and
Never allowing ourselves to backslide
Or else, we’ll blow it all and be
Pontificating over all the losses and failures
Quite a sad way to end the journey, instead,
Remember all that’s been learned
So as not to convert those past lessons
To disasters which is a waste of time and will
Unravel all the progress desired, and the
Victories needed to win the game of life’s
Wild side that trip up anyone and make less
X-rays of the past as we’ve learned it all,
Yet there’s always more to master and then,
Zap, you’ve achieved all that you set out to..
-AAA 07/06/2024
A
phoenix
rises.
–
From
obsidian
ashes.
–
Reborn
in
life’s
fire…
-AAA 06/29/2024
Never let the harder parts bog you down.
Life’s journeys can be somewhat difficult.
It’s where we end up, so you need not frown.
Don’t beat yourself up, for it’s not your fault.
There’s sugar and spice but other times, salt.
Step up now and forget about the past.
For if you’d don’t, a happiness won’t last.
Now, you kick up your heals and celebrate.
As your best times will come upon you fast.
Being your best self in an ideal state…
-aaa
Men must meet a rant
Create an instant mantra
–
Stain a master’s act
Man can raise a ruin
–
Meet a crane’s stance
Trace its inner ire
–
See it as it rises
Care as its airs cease…
-aaa
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Our life is very long
Take each lesson even if rough
In stride for one day you’ll be strong.
–
Take each opportunity
That comes your way
Don’t get caught up in scrutiny
Make the most of every day.
–
Just keep going
You’re always in motion
Crushing your journey
With your inner devotion.
–
Someday you’ll move miles
And on others just inches
Do so with a smile
Even when life pinches.
–
Always experience grace
With general gratitude
Move at your own pace
Exhibit a positive attitude.
–
This journey is important
It’s where you become the best
The steepest climbs are potent
But you will pass this test.
–
Now give yourself a hug
Because you’ve nearly made it
Feel your heart and pride tug
For the progress you created…
-aaa
Anthony’s Crazy Love and Life Lessons in Empathy 