http://slow.writerscafe.org/NickAstroLeBlanc The original writings of author Astro en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776141550 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 This is simply a reflection. The night out my window, the feeling in the air, the sadness everywhere that falls like rain. About the political winds that sweep you up, tragedy fed to you daily... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/2949384/ Creativity lays neglected, a fossil of what once was, buried, forgotten and lame. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/2922442/ Just dusting off the old chops. Nature poems come easily as the brevity I chose to offer should be on my readers. 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it squeezes The loss is like no otherFar from lost keys in the sofaNearer to aphasia A loss of my fluid languageIs felt flowing away with .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1275291/ You couldcall me ‘Never’,like a glassof poison refused.Point at meand grimace,like a tenderand purple bruise. You can callme ‘Never-again’,like a tastetoo sharp to stand.Avoid me andbe happy,like hiddenglass beneath the san.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1266164/ "A library of sorrow, and room of regret" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1256972/ A social commentary of the current political climate http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1255455/ Lesson to learn http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1253461/ Autumn http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1251749/ The feel of the market http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NickAstroLeBlanc/1251620/ A great line of mine 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