http://slow.writerscafe.org/mazietackett The original writings of author Mazie Tackett en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776020181 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Though our hearts are dyed in every hue,Its red that binds us through and through.Upon a Crimson banner all our hopes we pin,Behind this ruddy standard, stand all the manner of men. The people’s scarlet pennant, the One we’ve newly chose, Dawn gives light to this new World, the colo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1651238/ You cannot burn my flag, though often times you try.You cannot pull it down, I’m sure you wonder why. My flag you see is not a cloth, or something made of man. It has no perch atop a pole, to wave about like some fan.  My flag is life within this land, a point you do not get. It.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1651236/ What is freedom? Webster’s Comprehensive Dictionary tells us this: " Exemption or liberation from slavery or imprisonment." The same dictionary actually gives negative tones to the definition of "free" by using descriptions such as, "Characterized by disregard of duty or propriety; careless; .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1651234/ A lone girl wishing to be welcomed. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1400878/ Smiles come and goas do the tears.I can seem to glow,then sccumb to my fears. There's no need to lie.The hurt is hard to console,but I hold my head up highbecause it's not in control. There's no reason to dawn,to talk about that day.We all know what went on,so there's nothing to say. .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1147996/ As the troubles get more steep,it gets harder to deny.the girl's buried deep,and sorrows piled high. Tears start to flow,but only when she's alone.She can't let them know,how soft she's grown. They don't have a clue,she cries until she passes out.No one knows but I do.I&nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1020201/ "I killed your mom." Those words echoed in my mind. I couldn’t believe it. My uncle killed my mother. Thoughts raced through my head causing it to pound. "Why! Why? I thought you said you loved her!" I screamed, as tears flooded my face. How could he just stand there so calm? "She got in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1019689/ Forgive and forget,that's what I'm always told.Everyone will just sit,and watch their life unfold.No one speaking their mind,or saying what they believe.No one trying to find, a way to get free.I'm done being binded.I'm gonna speak out.We have all been blinded.Its time to find .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1002022/ Someone screamed. It didn’t sound like me, but it was. I shut my mouth, and the world silenced completely, all but the air rushing past me. Then suddenly the rushing air stopped. I had stopped. Why did I stop moving? I thought. Not too long after that thought I felt my arm being jerked upward... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/1001835/   "It was just a dream. It was just a dream." I whispered, rolling my body into a ball. The words did nothing to diminish the fear. Rocking myself, I let the tears intermingle with the sweat that dribbled down my face. The gust of cold wind from the window proved insignificant against my.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/999500/ In this book, a young girl finds out she has powers. Not only that, but she was The Power. Read the the to find out more. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/999280/ It's always me who's wrong.It's always me that gets the blame.Good thing I'm strong,And can hold everything in and not go insane.Or else the fighting would begin,But it doesn't cause I bury my feelings deep.Ain't that an unoriginal spin.Cause for most it will continue to steep.Bu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/988815/ No woman needs a man's love to be complete.There is no such thing as love at first sight.They only think they're in love when they meet.Some do feel they have to have a man in their life.They are wrong.We are stronger without men than ever.It won't be longBefore we girls unite togeth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987202/ Situations don't stay.The sun will rise.There will be a new day,Always after cloudy skies.Don't look back.The past is gone.It is a fact,That its easier to just move on.The pain will ease.The tears will fade.There's no time guarantees.With sun comes shade.Look to tomorro.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987189/ We might be together,But I am still alone.Staying away,Not wanting to be close.Hiding behind a mask,That shows smiles instead of pain.Pushing it all away,For emptiness to gain.No tears come to my eyes.Just smiles to my lips.Not complete broke,Just a bunch of tiny rips. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987139/ To you, the sky is falling.To you, it's forever night.To you, there is no savior.To you, there is no light.To you, my help is useless.To you, the world is grey.To you, no bodies listening.To you, there is no play.To you, things are dying.To you, we've reached our dawn.To you,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987134/ Kittens rolling in a ball.Kittens climbing up the wall.Kittens jumping up and down.Kittens jumping all around.Kittens slowing down a bit.Kittens still won't sit.Kittens running really fast,but their energy won't last.Kittens on me, purring deeply.Kittens on me, kinda sleepy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987131/ Screams at high pitchesCause ears to burst.Rising from the throat, makingEars bleed deeply. ScreamsEntering the ears,Causing ears to split, andHeads to pound. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987080/ This is a very old poem its from when I was in first grade http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987071/ This is not an actually poem kinda thing its a prophecy kinda thing I wrote for one of my book a year ago http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987067/ This is not an actually poem kinda thing its a prophecy kinda thing I wrote for one of my book a year ago http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987061/ This is not an actually poem kinda thing its a prophecy kinda thing I wrote for one of my book a year ago http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987055/ This is not an actually poem kinda thing its a prophecy kinda thing I wrote for one of my book a year ago http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/987053/ You made me feel alive.You gave me faith.Then you went and made me cry.Now I feel unsafe.Look at what you did to me.Look at what you've done.Why can't you seesomeone has to pay the price and I am that one.All the love I gave you,All the times I cared,this is what you doAnd .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/986984/ Time is forever,but forever we are not.I don't know nor willI ever,why immortality is so greatly sought. Life without deathis no life at all.To breathe life's breath,and not ever walk heavens hall. We would not work with much determinationShould we have an amount of time untold.Grasping li.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/985525/ The need to escapeto hide from the watching eye,to just evaporatehas never been so high. The pull to run away,to find someone like meis hard to keep at baywhen I long to be free. No one really knowshows I really felt,how I seem to closewhen my ice starts to melt. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/985517/ Grown up.Grown apart.I need you nowwith all my heart. I need advice.I need love.I need my sissy.I need a hug. I feel lost.I'm losing you.You're always gone,or with someone new. I need my sissy.Where'd she go?She's always free,and I'm left alone. She can't seehow much I pain... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/985512/ Human were becoming endangered. Evil gummibears were taking their revenge out on the human race for eating their children. Lyla and Brooke were on a mission to save the world from the dreaded gummibear army. Growing up in a deserted town, after their father died, they had tp take care of themselves... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984555/ I lost my home,and don't know what to think.Scared and alone;helpless and weak. Emotions not there.My heart now sunk.Life's not fair.My world now shrunk. Disaster won't stop.Fear won't go.At the top,then dropped so low. Everything's gone crazy,out of my control.I've now lost Mazie,in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984504/ Sometimes I'm tye-dye.Every emotion fighting to be free.Laugh, hide, scream, cry,It's all so confusing to me. Although it's not my style,everywhere joy spreads to,and I end up in a smile.but my other side continuously shines through. Fire red is me.My anger outweighing all.Drowning in a de.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984491/ Time heals all pain.That is just a lie.I am still the same,forever cast aside. I love, I feel,I cry, I scream.I may be real,but i feel like a dream. I am there,just hidden below.Does anyone care?Does anyone wanna know? Instead of letting go,I am still defending.But instead of fighting.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984476/ What is the difference in being or not being,I must ponder.What is the difference in being seen or seeing,I do wander.If there is a better place,And in the this is not where we will stay.Then why do people raceTo do things the world's way.How about from now on,We make our own p.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984228/ Life is a candle,Burning bright and warm.If it drops,Fire will spread.Life is a candle,Melting slowly away.A once beautiful flameDies away over night,Leaving hardened wax behind. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984177/ Holding back the tears,And holding back the pain,Not showing my fearsFor solitude to gain.Learning to dealWith the past fire.Straining to feel.Comfort a liar.Not wanting to feel.Not wanting to cry.Gone over the hill.I don't wanna say bye.I don't wanna let go.I won't s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/984007/ Don't sulk about the past,The past was long ago.Don't long for the future,Of that we do not know.The present is now,So lets go and have some fun.Time is what we have,And of it we have a ton.So lets go right now,And see what can be doneCause of all the lives there areWe only.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/983675/ I will not fall.I will not break.Behind the unseen wall,A chance a girl must take.To change the old ways new,To break the status quo,The damage she'll undo,If she breaks the normal flow.To change the entire world,To repair what was broke,It takes just one girl,To unveil the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mazietackett/983673/