http://slow.writerscafe.org/shadowsong The original writings of author Shadowsong en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776036167 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Celia arrives in Medoma and is introduced to life at the University. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/shadowsong/288470/ Celia, the middle daughter of the wealthy merchant Lord Saxon, would much rather spend her time writing songs and poetry instead of working for the family business, much to the dismay of her family. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/shadowsong/286788/ A girl struggles to advance her artistic talents, despite her family's disapproval and her father's desire to force her to live the life he wants for her. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/shadowsong/286786/ You look at me and wonder whyI do this every day.The sweat, the tears, the blood and pain,The price that I must pay.You look at me and think I'm madTo willingly choose this life.How can I bear the fear and stress,the heartache and the strife?You look at me and you don't seeThe .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/shadowsong/286780/ Night. Day has faded. Darkness falls. Shadows fill spaces where soft sunlight once lay. Out of the blackness, Music. Notes float on the fragrant breeze. The shadows are singing A soft lament For days gone by. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/shadowsong/286681/ Another dance, another night of dancing with my friends,but my smile fades away as bouncy music ends.a slow song starts and couples form, I walk off all alone,I watch them dance with longing eyes, forlorn and on my own.Closing my eyes, I swallow hard, fighting lonely tears,Behind my lids.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/shadowsong/286476/