http://slow.writerscafe.org/squiggle The original writings of author mary en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776358410 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Why does each step closer just put me farther away?Why do I try to reach out?To make some sort of contact?Why don't you seem to notice?Will you notice me beside you?What if I grasped your hand, held on tight?Will you jump at my touch?Will you stare at our joined hands?Or will you.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/squiggle/462380/ I was strongMy walls built so sturdyI thought they'd never come downThey protected me from the worldI thought I would be safe foreverI could hide everything,No one knew I was scaredMy walls are gone now I stand heart in hand Hoping that someone will protect meNo one has rise.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/squiggle/462378/