Sunday, July 6, 2025

Game Nights


Those were the nights!
When “pencil or penguin?” sparked fierce debate,
And someone stormed off—but never too late.
When lines on a page became battles and roars,
And we laughed ‘til we cried, collapsing on floors.

Those were the nights—
When Pictionary turned into philosophy fights,
Debating topics at three past midnight.
We argued like scholars, impassioned and proud,
Voices like thunder, opinions so loud.

And oh, how we danced in the nights in between,
Like wild-hearted children in disco light beams.
Barefoot on carpets, or spinning on tile,
Every twirl, every tumble, lit up with laughs and smiles.

And oh, how we laughed in the glow in between,
Hearts wide open in each reckless scene.
We raced through the nights, side by side in our prime,
No need for a reason, no care for the time.

Those were the nights!
Of sweat and of spark, of logic and art,
Of battles and laughter and full, open hearts.
We lived every second with joy and with fight—
Oh, how we lived, laughed, argued, and found our way back for more
Those were the nights!
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Written for all those who love game nights, and to memorize the Pictionary chapter of my young adult life.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Simple Ways To Make Others Happy



Listen softly, don’t contend,

Be the calm, the gentle friend.

Hold their words without a fight,

Let them speak into the night.
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Hear them out—no need to judge,

Let your patience never budge.

Praise their steps, both big and small,

Forgive them for the times they fall.
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Thank them with a heartfelt smile,

When peace is needed, walk that extra mile.

Offer them compliments sincere,

Help the clouds of self-doubt disappear.
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Recognize the good things they do,

Say, “I see the kindness, commitment, or strength in you.”

A gentle word, a selfless deed,

Is all that they may truly need.
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Lend your hand, and join their plans,

Be a partner, where you can.

Yield sometimes, and you will find,

Sacrifices bring peace in heart and mind.

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These small acts are nothing new—

And what's more, they are not hard to do.

A world of peace begins this way.

One shared  kindness, every day.