http://slow.writerscafe.org/dougrife The original writings of author Doug en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776013754 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 2001: A Space Odyssey was the muse for this poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1436674/ I keep a cross onthe table beside my bedHoping that Godmay come into my room one nightTo give mehappiness in my life. When friends cry Ifind it hard to smile,For I want to helpthem when life is vileBecause I knowwhat it’s like to be all alone,I know.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1205922/ You looked like astray dogPerched on thebench outside,And I could hardlysee you through all the fogBut I knew it wasyou,So I told you tocome in my edifice. And I said,“Sabrina my friendClose the door asyou come in,It’s cold outside,A.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1202726/ Red, White andBlueAmerica is true,Such a greatcountry,With such greatfood. So much spying andlying,Why don’t we rebel?Send me to GitmoSend me to jail. You hate the gaysYou hate the fat,You hate thewomen,You hate all other.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1201914/ He is strong yetdelicateIn his head andhis body,And he fears hismind weakens himLike thecigarettes after each workout So he hides hissmoking addictionAnd smokes only byhimself,And though thesecigarettes hurt his bodyIt’s better than ahurt mi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1199796/ Two dicksFind unfriendlinessWith all theseangry facesCalling this asin. “Equality for allexcept the gays”Is what they say;“Ruin the careersof any man that sucks a dick.” Two vaginas and ad***o,They can no longerfin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1198138/ The barking of thedogs in the distanceFades away as shegets closer. It is at this spotthat I have chosen to spend my recent nights. I dig into thesoft soilTrying to reachher spiritThat is begging meto join her in the coffin. With each shovel Iscoop up a piece of my pastA.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dougrife/1193934/