http://slow.writerscafe.org/authorLAranda The original writings of author Laura E. Aranda en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775984112 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 created April 13, 2020 in the midst of the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which as a respiratory illness spread from person to person https://wp.me/p9Nb8r-zP http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/2170066/ Psalm 139:4 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/2031403/ If you give a womana bible…She is goingto ask for a bible study.When yougive her the bible study, she will probably ask for prayer for her friends and family.When she’sfinished, she may ask for an anointed napkin to bring them as well. Then shewill probably.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/1930477/ Officially a new transplant to Texas and am in love with this grand state. Truly it is God's country--this poem is so much bigger and larger than the beginnings you will read here...I am starting..... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/1650982/ Something I am working on http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/1553248/ dedicated to anti-trafficking Human trafficking/slavery awareness in America Shine a light on slavery abolitionist movement 2015 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/1491654/ Every day there is a choice you make Every day there is a choice you choose not to make..... it makes and molds who you become http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/1397169/ Migraine's merciless fangs sink into my skullProbingTwistingChanging sounds into colourswords into w     a          l               k   &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/1038924/ The moment you hold your baby in your arms for the first time, you wonder how could such a tiny bundle of thing creates so much emotions within you. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/832988/ Dedicated to my son who will be born April 2012 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/832907/ The colour of impossible is..... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/831943/ She kissed him on the lips and told his wife that she needed a man like him instead of her own husband....... And you don't think that's wrong?  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/364033/ Dedicated to my estranged Father http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/355863/ Dedicated to my mother http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/355855/ written for the contest "Two lines only" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/350426/ I love to hear the thunderResonate through my soulFill me with that dread of '..to come'Depth takes my breath away andLeaves me anticipating whats nextI love to hear the thunderIt brings me back to earth's realities It grumbles like I only wish I canIt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/347524/ Revised http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/346876/ I hate past tense http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/345685/ I am writing on the subject of Divorce because it seems to be so prevalant in today's society. A few suggestions to all family members who might be going through the gray days of a tragic divorce:1. It is never the child's fault...no matter how old they are. Let them know, the choice of divor.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/344204/ written for the 10/40 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/342689/ Merry Chrsitmas to you and yours...it is bad when you already have your christmas card photos taken on Oct. 31st! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/339063/ Merry Humbug Christmas 2008 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/335429/ Twilight’s sensual silhouette murmurs sweet embracing adieus without being heard Her aroma clandestine like bloody petals Windswept across oceans of tear stained feathersWithering in the iridescent raindrops that only Twilight can succumb toWhisper visions of depth and star dusted hope.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/333096/ The photo belongs to a Jewish Holocaust surviver, Mr. Leon Greenman, who was kept as a prisoner in Auschwitz-Birkenau as number 98,288. He is well known as the author of "An Englishman in Auschwitz". http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/330154/ Written for a contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/330141/ my nine year old made this up http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/330140/ Let's be GrEeN together http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/329381/ Inspired by my family reunion Balloon releasing ceremony this beautiful saturday morning http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/328084/ Be careful what you wish for http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/327781/ My father always judged a man by how firm a handshake he hadWhat was the grip like?Were the palms calloused and tough?My father's were. His hands had created gardens that feed all of us for yearsHis hands had made decks and porches and came home cutFrom his papermill job for over .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325858/ Thanks Rock and Roll Cowboy for inspiring this piece...HA! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325816/ Your confidence is too candidFumble in the darknessFor the last step that you can not see.....but know is thereAll you feel is an uncommitting airnever promising to hold you up but lets you falldown down downdown to the uncompromising harsh brick reality that hungers fo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325808/ Deut. 6:4-11 was my inspiration for the first part of my poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325797/ A five minute concoction I created from the, er, bottom of my cup. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325782/ Using only ten letters: N M T L K S Y A E O http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325474/  Seen the roadWhere does it leadTo fortunes untoldMy curiousity grows indeedI would stay if I weren't so bold Happiness is around the bendDo others think that of mine tooMy feet I long to sendPast the brooks and the blueSo many things I have to tend&nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325449/ I am just so sick of it all http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/325437/ Jesus will always be there http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324879/ Using the letters A P L E T O M S I F , only ten letters for the contest. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324770/ Mountain- Dappled- White Found in her mountainous Home Africa’s finest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324447/    Exalt your finestArrayed in all your glorySun sets on Fall’s song http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324433/ A poem my husband suggested over our phone conversations this morning! Soooo Silly! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324419/ List of things we need: Wool blankets, cozy fire, hot cocoa in XL mugs, Frank Sinatra in the background, one xsmall couch for snuggling http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324409/ Be careful where you jump http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324397/ Autumn is but a prelude............."Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns." - George Eliot http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/324391/ Being here at this school teaching reminds me of my school days http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/323887/ I have the man, now how do I express what I long for? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/323075/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/322237/ Wondering why you are too busy just to stop amoment and let your adult guard down. Written about a neglected child who only wishes for more of his parents' attention and love.... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/322208/ Written for the Sleeping White FairyTale Rewrite contest. Enjoy http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/authorLAranda/321766/