http://slow.writerscafe.org/duchess-sunshine The original writings of author E.Potter en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776043723 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I feel like a lot of men still have trouble understanding why so many women are intrinsically afraid of them, so this is my version of why. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/duchess-sunshine/1469877/ I worered lipstick the other dayand felt beautiful for the first time in years. The bruise on my eyedidn't matter. I put eyeliner and mascara on and made eyes at the mirror like I haven't done in years. I pinned up my hair, I celebrated me. Victory rolls for my victory danc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/duchess-sunshine/1436456/ You walk in, I'm glad. I've missed you-You're mad. Can't breathe. Try to diffuse the situation, Rage simmering, barely concealed. I smell the alcohol. Can't breathe. Voice raised, I shrink, Try to retreat, Fists fly,Can't breathe. Broken glasses, "useless b***h,"Can't.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/duchess-sunshine/1434623/ Like a shieldThe book stands between meAnd the world--Armor against the chaos andConflict. Each word a weapon, My arsenal is well stocked--Always ready to fightWhat life throws my way. Each new world, a sanctuary. Each new page brings friends or foes. They protect me and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/duchess-sunshine/1314026/ A short essay I wrote for a film appreciation class I'm taking on why people watch movies. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/duchess-sunshine/1313972/ I see my children, The sun in their hair, the wind in their clothes, The sky in their eyes. Freedom is theirs, Fleeting, but true. Emotions so pure,Joy, rage, curiosity, There and then gone, A flash in time.Innocence on the brink of knowledge, My oldest always questioning, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/duchess-sunshine/1313362/