http://slow.writerscafe.org/ashbeeloo The original writings of author Ashley en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776037674 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 There is a land, in a far away placeThat flows with love, and peace and grace.Two little children, with happy hearts and facesFind that this is the funnest of places.Mom and Dad, hearts burdened with care,Tell their children, "It isn't fair.Don't ask God to play todayIn your trivi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353873/ Whenever I am near to you, my friend,I sit complete, heart full of grace and peace.A whispered hope falls as the winds increase.I grasp that hope I pluck from off the wind,And pray to God that moment will not end.But soon, too soon for me, your musings cease.Too soon that fragile hope I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353872/ Searching for silence,Seeking the solaceOf a soundless space.Shivering without stillness.Desiring duskTo disguise distressDivining delightFrom the deepest of darkness.A hideous hopeA heartfelt heartbreakThat hides the horrorOf my half hidden hatred.God, grant me Thy gra.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353871/ We met from across the roomYou held me in your armsDancing under a silver moonThe night held many charmsOur love approached its peakAt the climax of the songAnd though we didn’t speakI knew nothing could be wrongBut fast away you turnedTo search out someone newMy soul withi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353870/ Today I’m trying something new.I’m spending but a thought on you.Today I will not wish or dreamTo make things more than what they seem.I will not make us more than friends.I’ll feed my hopes to the hungry winds.I will not shed a single tearFrom anger or shame, despair.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353869/ Grace me with another glance,Come close, my friend, and take a chance.Do you fear you’ll lose your soul?I must admit, that is my goal.Find within my flighty eyesA love that always in them lies.Do not turn away, my dear,My heart holds nothing you should fear.Shed your inhibition.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353868/ I reached with hands of innocence,I longed for that bright star.I felt that in its brillianceDwelt sweet dreams of near and far.I wondered how to reach those dreamsThe joy, the mystery. I see now how a thing seemsIsn’t always how it will be.A darkness, pain, and sorrow shro.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353867/ In empty thoughts my Muses sleepAs dull grey matter sets in deep.By choking down the dreams I keep,It bids me from the cliffs to leap,To leave Faith, Joy and Hope to weep.O Muses, do not stay so stillAwaken, show me what you will.Grey matter searches now to killThat which with pen .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ashbeeloo/353866/