http://slow.writerscafe.org/dazzlingmemuch The original writings of author prettypinkshoes en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776006239 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 We used to order Chinese food everyFriday night, just you and me and our spicy lo mein. (Mild, you said, wasplaying it too safe.)  All week I wouldlook forward to our night together -  on the drive home from work I would stopat Blockbuster, retrieving the essentials (some gory film.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/830059/ Date a girl who reads. Date a girl whose first love was the written word. She will laugh and cry with her characters, celebrating victories and mourning defeats.  She’ll occupy herself for hours with a single paperback and a cup of coffee. A girl who reads will travel to London in the mor.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/703859/ pounding through my veinsseeping through all of my poresyou were never mine http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/610455/ A soft breeze caressing your cheek,Tangerine vision as your eyelids meet,Forging the fragile bridge between the real world,And a slight reprieve,Though as you realize it is not so much more effectiveThan a game of peekabooSummer skin it's ours to keepSand sifting through your open hand,Relentless wa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/599751/ A feeling you haven't felt in years,Like the occasional song on shuffle that finds its way Through your headphones, chantingThe ever-constant, compelling yet mundaneChatter of your beingReminder of months, weeks, days pastA chorus, slight refrain that whispers softly,Like November rain, Beating cons.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/599735/ I am in music class with my sixth grade class.  Ashley and Matt aregoing out, but I sit next to Matt in music.  He’s really cute.  Themusic teacher is talking about notes and rhythms, but I’ve been takingpiano lessons for four years now so it’s really boring. &.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520401/ Today is Jenny’s prom. Her and Dave have been going out for a reallylong time.  I like Dave, I think he’s nice.  I told Jenny one time thatI liked him better than her exboyfriend Matt but I think shemisunderstood and thought that I like-liked Dave.I don’t.But I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520398/ I am home with everyone.  My brothers are taking a nap.  Kristen hasher friend Ryan over.  Jenny is in her room playing Tomb Raider on hercomputer.  Sometimes I like to pull up a chair and just watch.  I don’tlike to play, though, because it’s too scary. &n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520397/ It is the weekend, I am in Mrs. Torres’ second grade class and Ihave no homework, as usual.  I love the weekends. I get to read mybooks and not have to worry about anything, and I get to go to churchon Sundays with my family.My report card comes in the mail today.  Mom lets m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520393/ I am sitting in the old Mercedes with my cousin Kristen and my AuntGeri is driving.  We’re driving home from Aunt Geri’s office.  Theoffice is mostly pretty boring but I guess it’s okay because I get toplay on the typewriter.Kristen is singing along with music on .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520391/ I am in my aunt’s house.  Jenny and I arehome alone.  I like to stay home alone with Jenny, it’s nice to spendtime with her without my brothers being loud and obnoxious.  We sit inthe living room and read.  I’m reading the Chronicles of Narnia book,all s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520164/ I am sitting in history class.  I just received my World War I exam back.  71.  It was a take home exam... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520160/ I walk to the front door of Mrs. West’s house with my cousin Jen. She is going to her weekly violin lesson.  Her sister Kristen alsoplays, but today she is sick.  I am about eight or nine, Jen isthirteen or fourteen.  I follow her everywhere and look up to her.&nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520158/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/520156/ La la la laLoveLa la laA pretty girlAdmired by many, Who sees the world withBig brown eyes,And a carefree heartSings this songOver and overThough it only hasOne word that reallly mattersLove, la la la love loveThey wonder who She gives this toWhat makes her tick?She t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dazzlingmemuch/414644/