http://slow.writerscafe.org/JayGreenstein The original writings of author JayG en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775965296 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I wrote this years ago for my wife, and just found it. It worked, so I'm posting it for those who want to both profess undying love, on the next Valintine's day, and, save money. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2960624/ Not enough people hate me here, so.... Here's a story that may, or may not, be fiction. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2953034/ Written for my granddaughter, to bring a smile to her lips. She giggled, so I thought I'd share it, for those with their own little ones to use. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2952190/ I boy discovers an unexpected talent. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2944744/ For the woman who put up with me, and who made my life a constant joy. She's gone now, except she is, and always will, be with me. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2937928/ For the woman who put up with me, and who made my life a constant joy. She's gone now, except she is, and always will, be with me. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2937927/ I wrote this when my daughter was dating, and a bit discouraged. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2895207/ This was suggested by something that was popular among the teens when I was young, and was meant to get a reaction from my granddaughter. The second piece was my son's reaction. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/2836296/ A friend remarked that no matter how hard she tries, she can’t win. That got me thinking about life, mortality, and the old saying, “Life sucks…and then you die. 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But I bring good news for those heading in that direction: It's every bit as much fun falling in love at eighty as it was at seventeen. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/1983190/ Because a very special lady isn't with me...but should be. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JayGreenstein/1952623/ Since my last epic managed to please a few of you, and since saying nice things about a poem is guaranteed to encourage such behavior... 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