http://slow.writerscafe.org/mjrothlain The original writings of author MJ Rothlain en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776282426 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Boom.Boom.The drum beats onDew fresh on the grassSun creeping over the horizon The day is youngYet already trouble marchesPeople sleep calmly in homes nearbyUnaware of the impending battle The soldiers march onThe clash may soon eruptA bird sings from its treeAn.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mjrothlain/328826/ Staring back behind meIt’s been an easy path so farMuscles weary alreadyHands made raw from dirt and coldHow will I carry on? Tripping, falling, stumblingRocks, sticks, the whole forest seeks to bring me down.A shrouded fog descends from the treesAs they whisper cru.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mjrothlain/325627/ she loved someone else more than me... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mjrothlain/325536/ “It wasn’t that great…It was better to change…It was supposed to end up like this…It was never meant to be…” Keep telling yourself we grew apartEmpty words All that’s left Of that wonderfully bright time Deep down you .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mjrothlain/325376/   Four months gone byand two lives will never be the sameconnected so closely then wrenched apartWas it worth it? Shared highs, share lowsagony and euphoriaflame, wildfire, then smoldering ashesWas it worth it? Temptation of two friendsto gamble it all a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mjrothlain/325371/