http://slow.writerscafe.org/mperignon The original writings of author Bell Appleton en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775974852 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A poem about my twin sister. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mperignon/1820043/ A mask of false cheer always seemed to adorn his face,Though behind it, eyes betrayed Scars and cracks and holesIn his perfect smile.Always joking, laughing,Cursing, insulting, bullying.Voice loud, stealing the show.No room for other voices,His was the spotlight,Til we all blocked our ears Closed ou.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mperignon/1805974/ She's a fragment of a girl, An ephemeral spirit that wanders in the background. She can sometimes be seen in the dim light of dawn Or the soft hues of the evening sky. You'd be lucky to glimpse her, so shy she is, so well-hidden, so silent. She tiptoes among us, as soundless as the gentl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mperignon/1730964/ There is nothing like The depths of hopelessnessTo drown inOn rainy days.Water everywhereDripping against the roof,the window panes,Tears salting cheeksAnd a tightening in the chest.As raindrops clatterHeavilyOnto dirty streets,Dust dances up from the ground,Churned up, Floating highPainting the cit.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mperignon/1347240/ Your white hairAnd weary smile,The pain that sometimes glittersIn your eyes,How much is caused by me?I wish I could soothe your fatherly Sorrows, To pacify your burdened heart,Though I don't know how.But hear me when I tell you:Your kindness,Gentleness LoveWas a beacon in the Rough storms of my chil.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mperignon/1342901/ Sweet SongsSweet songs overhead,A hymn to warmer days.And silent raindropsGently knock On the sleepy ground.Wake upFrom your chilly dreams,For even winter has an end.A loving word,Your sunlit smile,You are the golden rays That shineThrough heavy clouds.Your kindness shelte.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/mperignon/1342886/