http://slow.writerscafe.org/mlighton The original writings of author Mark Lighton en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776123302 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 19April 1658             Korriestood alone on the porch of Elastin’s dwelling. A warm summer breeze heavy withthe fragran.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232200/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 18April 1658             Iyara,Kiara and Tessa all knelt within the nave of the temple proper. In front ofthem, as they faced o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232198/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 17December 1657             Korriestood over the cauldron atop the small stove in the kitchen and stirred the potwith a long wo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232197/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 16November 1657             Korbin’sprivate study in the Imiriss residence at the SilverStar Academyfilled one back corne.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232195/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 15October 1657             “Hsst,”Rewen raised his right hand over his head stopping the advance of the smallgroups.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232190/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 14September 1657             Iyara walkeddown one of the less traveled halls of the temple and she came across a youngpriestess.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232189/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 13September 1657             Korrie satat the small wood table in his room. In front of him was an open book onalchemy. At smal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1232188/ Miracles Miracles surround us all, each and every day;the wonders of the Great Light always take my breath away.Because the oceans do not part, nor water to wine,we must open up our hearts to recognize the signs. A child's smile, a special love, e'en cloudy, rai.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042370/ The Theatre SeasonColored leaves liesleeping on the ground 'till an autumn wind starts them dancing 'round. A kaleidoscope of colors, a frenzied flurry. Where are they going in such a hurry? A chilling blast and winter's here. The leaf ballet has disappeared. As the curtain close.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042367/ Misc Poems and Prose that don't fit into "Idylls of a Young Man." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042366/ Untitled 03In the star-filledheavens, at the gates of dawn, I come in her presence and praise her in song. A song filled with love whose lyrics tell of hope, bringing peace on the wings of doves. Understanding is beyond my scope. Carols bearing sparks of life. Hymns to ca.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042353/ Your LightLonely raindrops roll downthe window, shimmering reminders of the tears I shed. The music of the winds humming low echoing the melody of your voice in my mind. The landscape is painted a dreary grey. A mist shrouds the hills like a veiled bride. The feelings elude me mo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042351/ Untitled 01Your hand onmind...caress. The wave that coursed through me, an ocean of love, all that's best. What tenderness a touch can be. Your eyes meet mine...desire. The look that is mine alone. A look no other man will get, to me, your eyes have shown. Your spirit with .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042350/ The Promise of LoveSomething in my heartstirred when first we met. Like the gentle touch of a subtle summer breeze in leaves. I took pleasure in your body as you did in my mine, quenching our thirsts in each other's passions and desires. We held the promise of love, a ros.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042348/ (Not the most original title, but hey) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042347/ Midnight JewelDresden blue and scarlet redthe turmoil spinning in my headwhile nothing's really as it seems,the answers lie within my dreams.What troubles in my mind are keptsecret sorrows that went unwept.Lover's lost while never lovedthese are the things that I dream of.Hap.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042345/ And I AmIntimate feelings surroundmy soul.I see your face in my memories.Though the memories are few,they give me lifeand brightand I live.Tender emotions fill my heart.I hear your voice with every beat.Though the words are soft,they give me strengthand suretyand I love.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042344/ Not really a book, but a way to organize some old poems from a much younger me. Most are rather... well... sappy, romantic, unrequited love sort of stuff. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1042340/ A chapter from a fictional epic ballad about a feary named Alayr. The poem was originally written for inclusion in a role-playing webzine that had little people for its March 2003 theme. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1041526/ A short story of a young queen witnessing the fall of her husband, her King and her home in the short span of a chill late-summer dawning. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1040510/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 12July 1657             Iyara sat on a stone bench in the West Alley of the temple complex and carefully turned the page of the old book she he.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1040502/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 11June 1657             “Bah! Don’t memorize the words.” Elistan said for perhaps the thousandth time over the past several m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1040500/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 10April 1657              As Korrie predicted to Tismet, within fifteen minutes of departing the glade along the hidden path, he was met.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1040498/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 09April 1657              Korrie followed the east west road through the city on his way to the eastern gate. The road nearly followed t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1040495/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 08April 1657              The heavy wood doors of the temple closed behind Iyara and Catala and the elder priestess stopped just inside .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1040493/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 07April 1657              The northern district of the city of Orlon was a fairly quiet district. With the northern gate seeing little i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028373/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 06 �" Paths PartingApril 1657              Upon the flanks of Mt. Xagyg on the wide deep ledge whereupon sat the grounds of .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028370/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 05April 1657             The great hall of the Silverstar Academy usually served the mundane function of a dining hall for the resident student.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028369/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 04April 1657             The smell of night-blooming mountain jasmine wafted in through the open window of Shalhanna’s office on the topm.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028368/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 03April 1657             A small traveling trunk stood open in the center of Iyara’s room. Inside the trunk were several small items and,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028364/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 02March 1657             Marya, the matriarch of the growing Imiriss clan, stood at one of the many windows set within the outside walls of her.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028361/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePart I �" NovicesChapter 1March 1657             Iyara paced a small circle in the dimly lit chamber. The young woman’s golden tresses caught and reflected the sc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028357/ Family DescentBook One �" DivergencePrologue Many volumes have I written throughout my life; recording events that have taken place while I have walked the world. In these records of my time, few have had the worldwide import and personal involvement of the tale I recount no.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028354/ Set in the mythical, mystical world of Pedias, this tale recounts the trials of Korrie Imiriss and his twin sister Iyara. While one twin follows a path of light, the other follows a darker path. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mlighton/1028351/