http://slow.writerscafe.org/StrawberryLove The original writings of author Emma W. en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776108670 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I’m 45 minutes earlyTo meet with my Honors advisor.The receptionist grimaces when I tell her this,As if I havePlaced some heavy burden on her shoulders by Sitting in the waiting roomAnd looking at pictures of Europe on the Internet... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StrawberryLove/1243759/ One dayInto Freshly cleaned sheetsAnd I already spilled tea on them.I pray I won’t have Third degree burns From the spillage on my legs as IRush up the stairsTo get more tea. BecauseIf there is one lesson to be learned.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StrawberryLove/1243632/ The water seeps In between my toes as IWalk in the rain, arms envelopingMy dear umbrella-sharing friend, andShe embraces me right back.We have discarded ourUseless suede flats,In favor of bare feet on wet concrete,Flooded sidewalks,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/StrawberryLove/1243631/