http://slow.writerscafe.org/KobeCole The original writings of author Mike Cole en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776004892 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I often thought of my life as being perfect The sun rising on eager skin, As my eyes opened at seven AMWaiting for the day to begin. But alas, the pure excitementThat I had first know When I had tasted the sun’s rays Are gone by 8 am, As the first failures of th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KobeCole/1245075/ The tall green grass fluttered in the wind, As I sat in the cold, empty room contemplating my life. 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