http://slow.writerscafe.org/Arriah-Grace The original writings of author Arriah en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776041477 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I wrote this about a year ago when I was struggling with nostalgia. I thought that "living in my mind" was the only way to keep from falling into society's traps, & to run from regret. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Arriah-Grace/1091131/ I noticed you singing & playing guitarUp the street beside that little bar.Captivated, mesmerized, I saw the bright light in your eyes.Your voice was pure as gold;Your rhythm was antique old. I didn’t even know your name, Yet you glanced up & smiled as if yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Arriah-Grace/1080627/ Chapter2            Stretching,Marilyn slid out her blankets on the couch. She laughed to herself as she lookedaround & found her older brother snoring in the floor below her. He hadmade it in from Virginia late, hours after Mari.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Arriah-Grace/1079324/                                          Chapter1Slam. Theflimsy screen door smacked against the old wooden frame of the house as Davidstormed outside to finish his task. “An.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Arriah-Grace/1079323/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Arriah-Grace/1079322/ A Writer’s PoemStaring out my window, I watch the rain fall.I cannot sleep, So why try at all?There is something eating at me;There’s a fire in my bones.I cannot speak about it;I can only write, & write alone.Talk is cheap,So I shan’t pic.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Arriah-Grace/1069154/