http://slow.writerscafe.org/mark090854 The original writings of author Mark en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775978436 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Ever have one of those hopeless, out-of-the-blue infatuations? I'll bet you have! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1392327/ The Love She’s Never Knownmark teague July 31,2014When she was but a child,Those whose task it was to teach her Life and LovePraised instead a prettier sibling, ignoring her gifts,Thus teaching her that Life is Pain, and Love is Shame Then when she was a .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1392325/ Dedicated to a distant friend, who is treading that most difficult of verges with grace and determination... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1265021/ In recognition of the graduation on May 4th of my one and only niece, Madison Teague, from Azusa Pacific University. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1174787/ For my Mom, Mother's Day, 2013 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1174756/ Inspied by Jack's Poe assignment, it began it's life as a review, but it so tickled me I knew it had to be a poem in its own write...I hope you agree! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1152472/ My second Villanelle, and barely four years since the first! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1131028/ A new form (to me), the Diamante..Having recently received such effusive praise for my first, of course I had to try another, this time on the subject of...THANKS! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1128798/ A form new to me, taken on a dare from a new friend. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1128779/ A Cinquain, for the Helena's Blue Rose Contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1113381/ The original, longer version of the story, "One Day in Clairemont". http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1056555/ Please read, "Instructions for Use", by Shelley Holt-Lowery, in order to understand this piece's purpose. A link is provided below. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1042552/ My tribute to one who is unquestionably the most prolific and most profound of all the writers here, upon having learned of his heart attack last week... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1038374/ For Helena's Blue Rose "Tovli's Ten" contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1021477/ With thanks to Robert Frost, a mash up of lines from several of his better known works, including "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Eve", and "Fences". http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1014560/ ...with egregious apologies to the spirit of Tammy Wynette, and the sensibilities of her many fans... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1005515/ Originally intended as a submission for Helena's/Albert's forum question, "What Makes You Grumpy", it evolved into a dialogue on "Why I have no right to be grumpy." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/1004168/ In honor of my nephew, Thompson Schuler Teague, upon the occasion of his graduation from High School... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/982773/ This year's submission to National Public Radio's "Three Minute Fiction" contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/948646/ Just driving in from work, and a nifty little ditty suggested itself... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/854418/ The 27-poet 2011 Collaboration. Thank you, Craig and Emma! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/838038/ Really, nothing whatever to do with Patriotism...But it got your attention, didn't it?? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/801625/ A commemorative to the countless volunteer firemen in Marion County and elsewhere across Texas and the South, who have given so much to total strangers. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/793332/ A near-forgot memory, of an image of a circular rainbow, refracted off a shard of glass or a warped beam, prompted this overdue recollection. Read, and consider... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/793275/ For Helena's latest contest, poems and short stories describing one's last day on Earth http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/778680/ Originally a contribution to one of Emma's poems, I felt it good enough to have a life unto itself. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/772233/ My response to a friends' challenge to write something wholly outside my experience frame--I selected a hip-hop tune--YIKES! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/747378/ A Beat-ified version of an actual happening. Written For Kerry o'Connor's contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/744453/ Third in a series of my attempting to teach spiritual lessons in mundane terms. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/738185/ For Chris Cooke's caption contest... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/727237/ --a term known to all families of pilots; the comrade who flies slightly below and behind you, protecting you form unseen harm-- http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/676990/ THE YESTER GHOST Like those enormous showy rosesWhich so captivate our eyesThough they disappoint our noses--Your love, my dear, is only size! Like a bulb of elephant garlicLacking pungency or savorAs deceptive as a varlet,Substituting size for flavor So a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/653251/ --a collaboration between the amazingly talented Jola Stoklova and Mark Teague. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/652865/ --a collaboration between the phenomenal Polish poetesss, Jola Stoklova, and myself. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/652831/ --a collaboration between the delightful and talented Jola Stoklova and Mark Teague. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/652382/ --a collaboration between the brilliant and beautiful Polish poetess, Jola Stoklova, and Mark Teague. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/652370/ --a collaboration between the phenomenal Jola Stoklova and Mark Teague http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/652338/ A bit of a rant, I suppose, on one of my least favorite phenomena of the Yule season http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/651370/ Another poem celebrating the life of a fabulous woman whose value was realized only too late, my first wife, Pat... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/642400/ One of two elegies I composed in memory of my first wife, Patricia. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/642377/ I thought a story about a kid hating Christmas, before discovering its true meaning, might make an interesting twist on an old theme. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/640261/ Okay, so I was in this really weird mood yesterday...So, sue me! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/640228/ Another foray into my somewhat tongue-in-...e-r-r-r...cheek, pseudo-erotic sribbles. Enjoy! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/640219/ Inspired by "Titanic", a song by David Olney, heard on a broadcast of National Public Radio's "The Art of the Song", this last Saturday night... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/624152/ An essay of sorts, composed in answer to a challenge i found on another site. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/612164/ Inspired by Pat Conroy's book of similar title, which I have finally undertaken, twenty years too late, to read... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/612136/ Composed for National Public Radio's "Three Minute Fiction" Contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/606516/ ...being a tale of how one kid realized he might be righter, and those who critiqued him wronger... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/602662/ A long-overdue sequel to last year's "The Angry Mountain". DO try and remember, it is a PARABLE, thus not really about dancing, okay? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/594615/ For Alberts new Ten-word contest, a new form called "The Wave Waltz". Nineteen lines, forming five peaks of 2,3,4,3 and 2 syllables (1,2,1,2,3,2,1,2,3,4,3,2,1,2,3,2,1,2,1,) Challenging and fun! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mark090854/520577/