http://slow.writerscafe.org/lyliston The original writings of author Ruth Y. Nott en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776016267 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15  Easter Morn By Ruth Y. Nott©2006 As the sun’s first rays streak the skyand darkness recedes from the light,as the truth turns slowly on a promise,our lives are revealed in your sight.If we could but see as you see,right into the hearts of all men;an.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/231802/  The elephants walked along in line, tail to trunk to tailwhen far away there came a call... a distant moaning wail.The clowns and jugglers ran aheadto see what was the matterand found the flyer hanging there, his courage weak and shattered.He was working withou.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/209377/  I can talk to youwhen no other wants to hear.I can lay on youmy burdens and my fears.I can ask of youprovision for my needs.I can seek forgivenessfor all my wrongful deeds.You are a faithful friend,so loyal and so true.You’ll never let me down if I but trust .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/209366/ The colors of life flit endlessly byas whispering angels breathe a low endless sigh.Caught in the whirlwind of our daily lives,we float and we flutter, live briefly, then die.If we're lucky, we love and are loved in return.We stumble and bumble, but that's how we learn.We struggle and wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/209363/  Darkness descendsand my soul is filled with peace.Moonlight on the still waterscalms my anxious heart.Night surrounds mebut I am not afraidFor Your presence,My Lord,Hovers near.I am blessedBy the comfort of your SpiritWhich enfolds mewith a blanket of love.Though cl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/202811/  dawn –when light first breaks the darkness,a time of contemplation andprayer, when feathers ruffle andfledglings peep, when nesting squirrels stretch and descend to begin a day of foraging and play, when the silence of the night gives way to the cacophony of the day, wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/202801/  Gentle rain cleanse my spirit.Bring freshness to a life gone stale.Wash away the dust and dirtfrom corners long forgotten.Stimulate growth where seeds lie dormant in life’s garden.Gentle rain cleanse my spiritand feed my longing to know more,feel more, experience more.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/202798/   To be in love with loveis to be in love with life…to look forward to theadventures of the journey,to frolic in the swell of the wavesand then relax as they subside…to not dwell upon the worry,or the sadness, or the strifebut to accept it only brieflyno.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/183045/ A new day begins with each rising sun,a new lease on life 'til each day is done.But when only darkness surrounds our soul,and we stunble and grope toward our goal,then hope is all to which we cling,and hope alone the song we sing. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/182029/  J ewish child,E arthly God.S acrificial lamb whoseU ndying loveS ustains us all   C omes to eachH eartR eady to healI  f weS imply T rust him  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/182027/  Where once a bright bouquet of summer roses bloomed,where once a smile like morning sun radiantly lit the room,now only an empty vase stands, unaware of its useless plight,and only shadows slowly roam throughout the day and night. Where once her lilting laughter play.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/181113/  I’ll never hold you in my arms         as I would a mortal man,But through the words you give me         beside you I can stand.I’ll never waltz or jitterbug     &nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/148682/  As the young man buckles the last strap, and slips on an oversized coat,he praises Allah for being chosen the one to kill these infidel folks. As the masked man enters the bank, waves his shotgun around and shouts,he knows that now he must “do or die” for that’.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/148680/  nowspinelessflowing freemoving, soaringwithout protection,jettisoned, discarded,carelessly tossedto the wind,freefallwow! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lyliston/138775/