http://slow.writerscafe.org/phoenix104 The original writings of author Phoenix en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776051743 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15    A sprinkling of dust sparkling on a sunbeamFloating in slowing motion through my viewBrings my thought back again to you.How a man can think his heart is lostOnly to find it beating soft beneath the moldy dustThat gathered from disuse, I haven’t the slightest cl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/243984/  He Shines!Glowing enlightenment; Gnosis seeker defined.Casting light where shadows grow with radiance sublime.Reaching thru the distances and ever winding timeHe finds the darkened corners where the lost ones hide,Offering solace and acceptance so divine.He guides to liberation w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/243217/  The sun sparkled over the rippled surface of the gulf and burned off the early morning sea fog. The groaning metal frame of the rig and the whisper of the sea were the lullaby that called Auggie to dream, like Sirens on the shore. When his twelve hour shift ended, he had no other p.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/243204/  Whitherward west the sun does set o’er the twilight woodAnd harmonies of living things color the leafy domain.Darkness covers twig and bough ‘neath its heavy hood,Echoing the whippoorwills lugubrious refrain. The Chickadee croons a lullaby to Jay nesting below,Th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/241468/  How many secrets never shared?How many a man never cared            Enough to know                        Our crosses bor.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/239918/  Thanks for the nightmares,Thanks for the fear,For the broken reflection I see in the mirror.Thanks for the ever-weeping woundsOozing through white hot nights...Nights when sleep escapes me,When I’m in your grasp,And there is no greater pain than a memory.  T.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/239916/ About a picture frame that sits on my desk http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/239897/  The cold sun shines black todayAnd with gentle word or none at allFalling in silence through time suspended,I feel. I feel the loss not my own,And sow the hope I know can growIn the barren and brown crusted ground,Watering it with my rain.But I never see it sproutAnd.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/80061/  Shy poof of many-layered petalDelicate of form and hue,On unclad arms you dance,For only a moment in May,The still chill wind your tune.Go now a-courting...Waltz with the zephyrIn your bedazzling gown. Spring mother to Summer’s delicious ripening,Stitching your.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/76998/ When softly sings the lullabyOf Summer breezes through the treesAnd twilight lingers, warm and slowIt is melancholy the dying day embraces. I feel a certain insignificanceAmong the greater schemeAs the day-lily's vivid bloom closes toward slumberIt's duty fulfilled. I l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/76554/  Like the Phoenix I am risenFrom the ashes of the graveTo climb again that mountainAnd live among the brave To sing my song of victoryAnd wail my battle cryTo gather arms and win the fightTherein redemption lies But like the mighty PhoenixWith wings spread all .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/76498/  I am a contradictionI am a thing unseenI am a misconceptionI am a frightened scream.  I am your worst of nightmaresI am your wildest dream.I hold myself in greatestOf unmeasured disesteem. I will cause you pleasureThen rip you at the seam.I will burn th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/76492/  I have walked the streets at night alone.I have seen the sights and heard the sounds of the cityNaked under the street lamps with all her secrets exposed.I have seen her homeless,Crouched and cold under cardboard boxesAnd her wounded, wandering the alleywaysWith dull eyes and bea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/76490/  I dreamt of you again last nightIn fleeting moments of fractured slumber.We met in a green wood.Golden light haloed your silhouette.I smiled as your eyes touched me.  I bid you walk with me a whileAlong the sunny path,Summoned you come...Take my outstretched hand... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/phoenix104/75715/