http://slow.writerscafe.org/lilpapergirl The original writings of author Madeline Marie en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776128585 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Hot summer nightsWhen I can feel every bone in my bodyAnd the air fluctuates With every wracking inhale. Oxygen soHeavyThat I can feel your breath on my neck and your name on my lips,But then I remember That you are a thousand miles away;And most likely living better,hoping wider, and.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lilpapergirl/1249949/ You said we were like ex druggiesBatteredCutting each other with our fingernailsEach trying to convince the otherOf our stability.Ironic With our clean teethAnd raw grins,We hid our dispositions of poison and ash and dustWith cold waterTo the face every mornin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lilpapergirl/1245398/ You say that we're both such difficult people to love, but the realization is only secondhand.  The way we regard each other is demeaning at best, each word exchanged a pin in our ego disguised as a smile; champions, we take it in stride, keep quiet, and repeat this process for several months... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/lilpapergirl/1241902/