http://slow.writerscafe.org/melaniejohanna The original writings of author melanie j bean en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776221898 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 This poem is part of "The best of 2007" poetry book due out this summer. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278944/ This I wrote to my husband over 15 years ago, and we've ridden many a storm together and this still holds true to my heart, God bless my righteous husband! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278941/ Dedicated to my daughter who's name is "Jewel". I am so proud of her, she works diligently at the top of her class at high/est honor. She is beautiful, funny and plays an awsome flute, she's all I wished I could be when I was 12. God bless her! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278932/ Wisdom How far must we fallbefore we can see each day as a blessing?How high must we riseto feel the son return again? We look and realize we are not broken,knowing we have wandered awayfrom a love so strongly spoken.Why have we been forgiven? Perhaps it is the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278928/ Dedicated to my youngest son with all his energy keeps my old bones going. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278924/ Reflections With the elements was where I felt most at ease.My afinity for stories went with me like kindredspirits in summer's wake.Needing to explore where my reverie would seek,I'd find a spot under the canopy of a friendly tree,or claim the top of a sunny knoll where,I would.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278919/ The massive power of God's love in my life and the wonderful support of my family inspire all my work. this poem was taken out of lines in my book "Absolution in the Wilderness" that I am currently writing. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278912/  Just Look up! When the waves crash in from behind,leaving you running ahead of body and mind,searching for elusive answers in the knotty-pine,and the edge you're on is sure to end in time...don't let go, don't be afraid, just look up! When the ride you're on takes a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278903/ The Expanse My Body as well as my pridewere wounded in the galling dispute.My wary defiance's were temporarily set aside,as I was assaulted by the ominous sea's attitude. As I peered out into the great wide open,it was evident there were mysteries in the worldfar beyond m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278898/                          To bloom hope in me I was broken and blind floating on a river wide.Despair laughed in the depths of what I could be.Experience thunder.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/melaniejohanna/278459/