http://slow.writerscafe.org/rollsroyce_95 The original writings of author Royce Y. en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775480133 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I first heard the saying "Once a man, twice a child" when I was four years old. I just thought about a mom with two children, not the figurative meaning behind this.  When I was seven years old, my mom divorced my dad. I didn't know anything much about it except my dad never came to our hou.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rollsroyce_95/687622/  I quickly moved towards the bottom of the lake and saw the knife. I tried moving back to the top, but the gash was making me feel weak. I moved to the foundation of the lake, and took in a deep breath of air. I knew it was only a matter of time before the water was damaged by lightning again.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/rollsroyce_95/425459/  I left the bathroom, and went to get dressed. 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