http://slow.writerscafe.org/Passionflower The original writings of author Dara en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775962434 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I am reposting a poem I wrote in collaboration with my friend Paul from Australia. It is in reference to the many trips I Iovingly took to babysit my grandson who lives 30 miles away. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/3125508/ Yesterday another innocent US citizen was shoot down by ICE in cold blood. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/3124869/ Inspired by the dedicated monks from Houston who are making their way to Washington DC. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/3124167/ I am reposting this poem to offer a bit of hope amidst the darkness. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2945704/ Sentimental musing on Mother’s Day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2944306/ I am reposting this poem I wrote 8 years ago. In my mind we have gone from bad to worse. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2933120/ Romantic musing to escape the ‘fray’. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2929762/ I wrote this as a tribute to my friend Dawn who was tragically killed in a car accident just before Christmas. ‘Jo Jo’ is her son but he escaped with only minor injuries. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2925534/ Just a thought as I face the new year with trepidation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2925109/ This poem was written about one of my Special Ed students. He was graduating that year and I was sad to have to “let him go”. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2923990/ I came across this one in thev’archives’ . Sometimes it’s fun to see how our writing matures. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2923023/ Putting together some thoughts as we enter a tenuous period of time. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2920056/ I have struggled to put down the words that express the feelings I have about the effect Hurricane Helene had on Western North Carolina but just had to say something. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2907614/ I wrote this song with my husband for my dad in the 80’s during the gas crisis. He was a Phillips 66 dealer. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2897051/ Thoughts one may have as they grow older. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2890722/ This is a repost in memory of my son’s mother/in-law. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2880652/ My son’s mother-in-law has only hours to live. Writing about her helps relieve some of the pain of losing her. ‘Sister Moon’ is in reference to the poem I once wrote about her. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2880644/ Memories of love gone by… http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2873590/ For all those who have been fortunate enough to love a pet, especially a dog. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2871526/ “Harboring sweet thoughts of you.” http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2866313/ Sometimes a person’s poetry strikes a chord so deep it’s like falling in love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2855645/ Short story about my lab Abbey. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2852577/ Just a little ditty to help break my writer’s block… http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2848743/ When loving someone from a distance… http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2837912/ In memory of my mother. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2834703/ My title and subject came from the plan put together in the event Queen Elizabeth died. It’s code name was ‘London Bridge is Down.’ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2828104/ I wrote this after a poet friend of mine described the scene of a writers workshop he was supposedly facilitating. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2824382/ I wrote this poem when the government was starting to put children in cages. I have modified it in response to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2818761/ Inspired by the lyrics of a song by Regine Velasquez and my grandson. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2813189/ It was a cold wintry day in Regina, Saskatchewan and the last day of school before the Christmas Holiday break. The students could barely contain their excitement as they chatted among themselves about Christmas sweets and presents from Santa Claus. As for me, I felt as round and plump as the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2798928/ Reposting a bit of Halloween fun. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2793040/ It was love at first sight. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2787727/ Where we are 20 years after 9/11 and where we are headed. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2787279/ Another trip down memory lane…. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2783488/ Marilyn Nepp Sturner, a fellow poet here on WC passéd away earlier today. May she forever be in peace and free from pain. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2782786/ I looked at this photo and the song “Color My World” from Chicago came to mind. The title of this poem is a spin off from the song’s title.The photo was seen on Facebook, artist not named. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2777776/ For my mother who passed away this week due to complications from COVID 19. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2763172/ Long ago in Bethlehem A tiny child was bornIn a lowly stable he came to be On that first bright Christmas morn.Three wiseman followed a star that shoneOver the stable where he layAnd shepherds watching their flock by nightWere drawn by the heavenly display. It led them to the pla.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2760967/ One from the archives..... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2486287/ I am reposting this in memory of my Bailey who passed away this month. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2467577/ A poem for the times... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2464724/ "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2177117/ A poem I wrote awhile ago and updated in response to the seemingly lack of empathy on the part of too many people in our country. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2175860/ To commemorate the American lives lost so far during the pandemic, especially the medical personnel and other first responders who sacrificed their lives to save others. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2175549/ Just a fun write for Mother’s Day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2173590/ This poem was inspired by a song by Peter Sarstedt, "Where Do You Go to My Lovely?" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2173383/ Another poem that my friend Paul from Down Under and I wrote together at the very beginning of the pandemic. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2172765/ Another trip down memory lane. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2170966/ I imagine her gazing out of the windowwith eyes that cannotsee. A thousand miles awayall alone in her room the radio her only company. My heart achesto hold her handand share oldmemories. But visitors  are not allowed.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2167013/ “Oh the wonderful knowledge to be found in the stars. Even the smallest things are written there ... if you had but skill to read.” — Benjamin Franklin http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Passionflower/2163486/