http://slow.writerscafe.org/ongoeslife The original writings of author ongoeslife en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776277910 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Thesun sinks slowly,Ever in the west.The crickets chirrupAt the water's edge in the east.The creek ripples smoothly,Alligators float silently.The Great blue heronStands his silent vigil.The breeze blows gently,Sweetening the air.The fresh green forestSpeaks of new, still life. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ongoeslife/1076048/ A poem about the masquerade that we all play sometimes. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ongoeslife/1076044/ Througha haze I see, darklyYour smile, welcoming,Your arms,openYour every word, deceitfulEvery laughter, falseEveryembrace, a clutch of deathPhrases flit from your tongue,meaninglessYour cheery tones mock my heart, brokenShatteredinto fragments, worthlessShadows in the day,blinding,bin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ongoeslife/1075939/