http://slow.writerscafe.org/rainey The original writings of author Laraine Davis en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776026854 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The next page of the music was flipped and the sound of it was like an orchestra. Every movement and sound in that room could make anyone paranoiac. The walls were flashing white like neon signs at an old drive in. Every smile and laugh seemed to be getting closer each time they occurred. 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Bu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rainey/331029/ Almond eyes lock on mineMy body quivers without demandYour beautyToo much to handleYet here you comeWalking toward meYour almond eyesStill locked on mineWe meetWe danceWe laughWe fall in loveMonths upon monthsOf nothing butThose almond eyesMy heart pulses every timeYo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rainey/329940/ All through the day I thought and thought about the dilemma between Steve and Daniel. Yes, Daniel had been in my heart for two years. And for the past year he has been pushing on that love. Almost to the point of breaking. And finally he pushed to hard and the line between our love has broken. I won.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rainey/327256/ “Hey, Chels-” Amberr began her introduction toward me, but then cut herself off. “What?” I looked at her surprised. “What happened? You look like you’ve been crying!” Suddenly Amberr’s face turned to worry and puzzlement. I shook my head. 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