http://slow.writerscafe.org/jonboy The original writings of author Jonathan Bryant Dean en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775995349 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 As Time goes by we know, we’ve less left know than when we first begun.Time goes so slowly when we are young, but now it flies away.As time goes by we learn, best years of our life are the ones to come.As children we are so immortal, the facts of life didn’t get in the way.So now tha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/529108/ A boy and his Dog, what greater first love can there be than the eternal feelings of comraderie between a boy and his first dog! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/458974/ A pause to think of what is really important. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/429019/  The resurrection of once deadened bulbs,Now Tulips appear with a visual clarion blast.The announcement of spring is here at last!A reminder of death that gained a new life.Last years tulips died but did not disappear,Death was but a brief sleep for the bulbs.Now even the atheist,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/399203/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/378616/ WARNING TO PARENTSJonathan DeanLimericks that are Ribald or adult content contain,When children are present the adults should refrain,From such content reciting,No matter how exciting,Cause it’s easier to refrain, than to children explain!  It is probably appr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366604/ “My Poems”Jonathan DeanThe poems on the following pages,May not be great literature of ages,But it’s from what I feel,And in that vein it’s real,Not written for gain or for wages.   I have taken the opportunity to add this chapter, whi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366603/ In the following verses you will seeLimericks written bout much poetry,Now there are many,So if I leave out any,Tis not by a virtue of intentionality   Well, what an idea. To use a limerick to describe another poetic form! That is exactly what I have done in this chapter... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366602/ BIOGRAPHICAL Jonathan DeanLimericks that are biographical,With errors a few typographical,Mostly are quite factual,If you like facts, you-ull,Find these’re not highly typhical!  What would be the last thing that you may expect from a limerick? It may just be wha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366600/ “POLITICS”Jonathan DeanLimericks based upon political themes,Allow expression of electoral schemes.Whether a Democrat,Or a Republican Cat,Indy, Green, you’ll hear from all teams.  There are few subjects that are more fiercely argued than those of &qu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366599/ “SPORTS”Jonathan DeanHere, the Limericks refer to sports,A sports theme at least they purports,Rhymes about horses,Race cars and courses,Thus the chapter: “Sports of All Sorts”  I have never been a very athletic person. But I do have views and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366598/ Odds and Ends Jonathan DeanThese are the Limericks that don’t fit,Into any other categories I have writ,They are odds and ends,For you my dear friends,They’re limericks but that’s about it.   This chapter has served as a holding area for m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/366596/ The light is dim, as if it were possible to strain my vision as it grows harder,to restrain my desires to a satisfaction with mere voyeurism. My ears strain until I confuse sight with sound. My ears hear the beauty as is displayed before me, the sleek curves smooth to blurry lines as I am blin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/355486/ A Dream http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/355363/ Just a short title for a short story. It really happened. Let me know how it grabs ya! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/355274/ Here is the inspiration for my poem: "I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. " -- Mitch Hedberg http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/310385/ In reply to a comment from one of my new Cafe Friends: "After reading your bio I have decided that you, after careful scrutiny and observation, do have the most interesting thing worth reading, "thing" being your "page", I hesitat http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/309156/ Just a whimsy inspired by: "Who stole the donut?" A Poem by yma~catherine http://www.writerscafe.org/writers/haikuhorse/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/309073/ A multi-stanza limerick poem that describes Haiku as a poetic form. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/307225/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/305743/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/305742/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304579/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304576/ A fictional poem, but it reflects the feelins that I have had in the past. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304574/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304568/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304015/                                                  &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304013/ This is the pre-published manuscript of my book that was published in 2004. I a, posting this to share with all of you what I have written. There are 13 chapters, see what you think. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304009/ My intent is to tell an old joke in a new way. I chose to convey this tasteless attempt at humor using a limerick form. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/304004/ Here is a poem that I wrote ater the death of my Friend, and younger Brother: Ronald Emerson Dean. He was an artist, and a genius, and I live to fullfill his memory, if nothing else is possible. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/303434/ It was late in the fall, and the weather was growing colder. My father and I once again prepared to provide meat for the table. As the winter approached, so did the need to put aside a supply of food, so we would be secure when the snow trapped us in its cold embrace. We stood over his body as h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/204960/ The second Chapter in my "Dinner Time" series. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/204938/ A true story from my youth. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/204928/ A collection of short stories. Most are non-fiction from my own life experience. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jonboy/204922/