Madison Sanders Writes

All of us were sleeping  Suddenly, I heard a drum beat. What was that noise? Minutes pass, and it happens again. Now, I heard a car Revving louder Silence. Finally, we have peace. Vroom, vroooom. Bonk! BONK! The sound pierced through the darkness. Was it a phone? Was it a truck? Mama, what IS that noise? I don't know, but if it happens again, I'll find out. BONK!!! Short, loud bursts. Vroom, vrooom. Rawr! It's got to be a toy. But what makes that noise? It's not in the living room Or behind closed doors Lurking in the shadows Was an especially curious noise Soon, it wailed louder Mama looked for the noise. Seeing a blue light She thought, "Oh my gosh! What in the world?" In the bathroom she found the culprit It was one of the boys' toys! Lying on the floor Was the plastic phone  That used to chirp and squeak with happiness And even play the drums But one fateful

Internet Connect © Marquinhos Schnaider via freeimages.com People have detached from the simple things Want to go their own way Noses in screens Isolated Agitated Can't engage in a conversation Detached from family Thinking they have friends That illusion is fading steadily Obsessed with likes, comments, and opinions Whatever happened to being an individual? Inundated with the latest news If you don't wear this If you ever say that You can't hang with my crew Detached from reality Never knowin' they're sinking Slinking into a pit Has a child's mentality I want this  I need that Who texted me? I missed that?! Gossip, chatter Can't relate Because they make no mistakes Vision is murky Unable to see dangers lurking In the electronic vacuum  Mommy can't save you Fake profiles, secrets, and more Didn't someone warn you? Addicted Even though you're in too deep Can

Balance © Stephen Stacey  via freeimages.com The balance is set Which way will it go? One tip and everything changes Each side sits still Waiting for my next move Side to side, suspended in the air My hands tremble. It is such a heavy burden to bear. The verdict is coming There is no way to stop it Faster, faster Life or death? Right or wrong? Fact or fiction? Bond servant or free? How do I choose? Why can't I see? I am blinded by my own misery Haunted by a sense of duty Carefully placing a coin in one side The pendulum shifts The mood has changed No longer stale Dynamic, shifting, swaying And then, the dust settles The choice has been made Will I live to see another day? Palms are sweaty I am desperate to be rid of this weight Flinging all of my chips at the balance, laying it all on the table I have nothing to lose In a moment of clarity, my eyes see a faint glow Do I dare to hope? Alas, I

Truth is often sought after Yet it is elusive Almost within reach But the facade and lies are keeping it hidden Truth, I seek you You are a comfort in the storm Knowing that if I still pursue I will find you I abide in truth Continuing to hold you in the highest regard Forsaking the norm Tear down the walls Stop the mockery The only side of the story I want is truth Reading between the lines No longer mystified I see clearly I've caught a glimpse of something real Choosing to stoke the flame of truth Once an ember, a glimmer, a tiny flame Let the truth burn in me Consume my thoughts Guide my steps What started out as a want has now become a need A longing I can't deny Tired of pretending and so many false pretenses Can we all just be honest? Can we all be true? Can we all be one – me and you? Truth requires a voice Someone has to say something Anyone, anywhere? Truth calls The echo is almost

I see beauty all around me It's in the sunshine streaming through my window My nephew's laugh reaches the depths of my soul Mountains. trees. rushing water. Deep, calm, free I am a mountain Standing tall despite it all Weathering storms Full of mysteries Beauty is in the simple things A melody The song I sing, flowing free I am soaring, flying High above the things that used to bother me I am a conqueror Strength. Shield. Victory. I am a rubber band Stretched and flexible Bending every which way Bouncing back from heartache I am beautiful I am loved More than ever, I know I'm enough My voice rings clear Stronger than ever before I won't hold back No, no not anymore Pressing through Trudging on There's a life to be lived And it is beautiful, precious, pure I see beauty in myself It's in my smile It's in my eyes I wanna make the world beautiful Speaking words of lif