http://slow.writerscafe.org/The%20Red%20Hope The original writings of author Steven Hicks en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776206929 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I spat this out in like five minutes, maybe. 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http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/The-Red-Hope/276796/ I said I wouldAnd I meant every wordI hope you're still counting on meI hope I've not dropped to second or third I have no guaranteesThat your love has held trueBut faced against my sorrowMy love has pushed through I hope I mean moreThan some random guyI hope time s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/The-Red-Hope/276793/ Now that I've gone back throughThe happenings of a yearReminiscence of happinessAnd sadness shown in tears The reflection in the mirrorShows a much different meFinally released from certain chainsIt feels good to be free But I do not regretAny of those daysSpecific .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/The-Red-Hope/276790/ As strength and pride fill his chestFierceness finds its way to his eyesStaring at the enemyNo time for last goodbyes As the battle ensuesStamina slowly fades“I must protect them”Any fear this thought slays Willing to dieFor his pups to live“If the.. 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