http://slow.writerscafe.org/TDuane The original writings of author Black and Blue en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776251437 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15  A Frame of Mind Emotional, but I can’t cry.Angry, but I don’t tell.Strong, because I have to be. I Love, but I have to hide.I Lead, but I have to follow.I Build, but I have to tear down.I Create, but I am forced to destroy. Excuses, I have mad.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TDuane/345929/  Choices You are the constantReminder that lifeIs not simple. You make me want toContinue to gravitate TowardsFear of the unknown. Hiding, Running, Evading,Become My way of operation Just to be relieved ofYour influence. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TDuane/345927/  Deliverance In church; I knowYou’re supposed to be there –I suppose? In church, you’re theCrutch of the preacher-I suppose? But do I reallyWant to know you?I know that lifeBegins when youcome around –I suppose? I k.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TDuane/345921/ Perplexed Love is perfectionLove is pain Cursed with unusual affectionTo be or not to be, that is the question Love is realLove is rare Troubled with the journey of discoveryLive right? Live Holy? Why? Love is FreedomLove is Friction Fa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TDuane/345767/  The Shop (Ira's Song) Strength and PowerBelong to this HouseEquality and BalanceConsume Conversation All who come through the doorAre open to the power of suggestion.Politics, women,Troubles, triumphs,Children, church,Become the common pathOf vehement verb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TDuane/345756/ I'm SCREAMING!Why won't you here me? I'm Crying?Why can't you hold me? My heart is telling me no;Yet my soul is telling me yes... Giving up!Letting Go! They tell me that you are the answer;Yet I do not understand the secret society of they? Figh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TDuane/337243/