http://slow.writerscafe.org/Blue_rose The original writings of author Margaret en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776003157 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 My first attempt at Chofu for the Chofu You contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/424933/  THE NICEST GIFT OF ALL             Today was going to be great. Mary’s mother had a wonderful surprise planned, a trip to the amusement park and a picnic lunch. Patty, Mary’s favorite cousin, would be comin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/423321/ My first attempt at abcedarian poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/422181/ NIGHT INTO DAY The moon shines brightNow at the days endThe sun has said good nightAnd the stars now will shineTill morning draws nearAnd birds take flight Copyright 2009 Margaret KnuffAll rights reserved  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/421875/  Lemons & Limes & Life In my lifetimeI have seen so muchFrom lemons to pies of limeWith a graham cracker crust Whipped cream on the topDiet is a crimeCopyright 2009 Margaret KnuffAll rights reserved  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/421873/  An Entity Alone A single entity am I A virtual prisoner— aloneIn a world of deafening silenceAs I wait for a signBut each day dawnsJust as the one beforeThe same sun rises and setsAnd the same moon follows suit at days endThe stars shine brightly in the nightti.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/421485/ Sheltered From The Fall Night after night I spendWith only my tearsIt seems they are my only friendNo one to turn to for consolationAs I clutch my pillow to my breastSomething soft to cling toTo protect me from the fallSurrounded by four wallsThat with each day it seemsClo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/421479/ I’m No Longer Sure The walls close in around meWith nowhere to escapeThis deafening silence that aboundsThe days begin and endLike those before As alone I sit and waitFor what I’m no longer sureTime it seems to stand stillAs my eyes never strayFrom the clock on.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/421477/ COMMUNICATION So important is communicatingIn every aspect of lifeIn times of fear and sorrowIn times of joy and strifeMaking yourself clearAs to the meaning of what you are sayingBecause misunderstanding’s an so easily occurIn the simplest of conversations Co.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/421475/  WHERE HAVE YOU GONE? I can’t begin to expressAs the words don’t come so easyI somehow feel a little at a lossOn how you truly feel You seem so distantNo wanting to be closeAs we once upon a time wereWhat have I done wrong? Please tell me dar.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/420396/  Fear Fear can be like a tornadoIt can easily consume usCausing us not to achieve our goals. Fear can be like a black holeWhere we climb inHiding from the pain of rejection Fear can be like a brick wallWhen we hit it head onWe become totally paralyzed&.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/420136/  Love Is Love is like a jigsaw puzzleThere always seems to be a piece out of placeA piece missing or lost Love is like the windSometimes calm, never movingOften times blowing, rustling our lives Love is like the sunShining like a bright new pennyBurning .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Blue_rose/420134/