http://slow.writerscafe.org/jimhahn5 The original writings of author Jim Hahn en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776041568 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 From last night's weddingWe brought home bunches of flowers --Bridesmaids' bouquets they were --And the fragrance filled the roomAll around this morning I sense their aromaOne bouquet sits in a bulbous vase of purpleA second in a brick of indigo glassAnother rests in a twist of translucenceAnd anoth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jimhahn5/1577677/ Talking with her isLike unpacking a verbal picnicDoes it look like rain todayWhat's in the basketWho knowsIt doesn't really matterMy mouth waters forJust a few wordsWith herTalking with her isLike walking a verbal labyrinthWhere will this take usHow will we escapeWho knowsIt doesn't really matterMy .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jimhahn5/1559253/ Rachel had to move today.She had a lot of stuff,And she had no help. So I asked her if she needed me.She said, Yes, of courseShe could use me. So she packed her things.She stuffed a lot of boxes,And stacked a lot of tubs,And I moved her today.I moved her dryer,And I moved her desk,And I moved her ma.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jimhahn5/1548606/ Do I drink?No, but latelyMy eyes blur reality,IntoxicatedUnder the influence ofHer smile.Do I swear?No, butMy arms dangle profanely,Cursed with proximity butDenied reach.Do I steal?No, butMy memory sneaks around,Pockets laden with stolen looksAt her.Do I lie or .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jimhahn5/1386930/ An epiphany that would not let me go. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jimhahn5/1264030/ I do remember that the skywas bluer than I'd ever seen.We sat upon the grassy ground,with my face strangely close to yours.Our conversation easy flowed,but what we said I can't recall.Why were we there, just you and I?Two souls in quiet company . . . And then, quite unexpectedly,you leaned in c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jimhahn5/1263607/