http://slow.writerscafe.org/Raven_Madd The original writings of author Raven Madd en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775964369 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 This is a random prose poem I wrote, I have not experimented much with prose, as I prefer the flow of ryhme schemes. The title was inspired by Carl Sagan's speech, "The Inconceivable Nature of Nature" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1328663/ I saw her face in a dream last night,Then I awoke with a sudden frightMy heart dropped to the floorI felt trapped with an open door.I realized how I felt this timeIt almost felt like a crime.I've been mourning for so longWithout this weight, I feel wrong.I tried, I could not rememb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1322349/ Under the shade of the dying treesCome the shadows of souls in searchOf forlorn hearts to infest and seizeThe dying breath of the burning church.Weathered pages litter the gravesOf the dearly departed who cry out in shameAt the futile labors of life's slavesAs the enemies arrive to set it all aflame.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1321425/ Promises mean nothing in this worldWe made a reality all our own together And shared memories in blankets curledSoft and cozy, we promised forever.You said I'd never have to careYou said I'd never have to worryI said I'd never even dareI said I'd never be sorry. What the f**kWhat.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1321424/ Is it right to have to chooseWhether to share my curseOr seek something I couldn't bear to lose?I'm still not sure what's worse.I can only hope that my wordsCoupled with genuine actionsFinds purchase that cannot be deterredAnd spurs mutual passions.One can only hope,But hope alone does not resolveTh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1320921/ Given to such harsh misconceptionLiving in the lie of honestyBerating my mind with deceptionBecause it's easier not to see.It's not too difficult to imagineA world in which everything is rightWhere I walk with complete abandonWhy would I ever want to fight?Is it not inconceivableThat the price of tr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1320920/ Look behind these anguished eyesInto the wrath that resides thereThis tumultuous energy that lies insideIt is more than I can hope to bear.Like a sky torn open by the hand of godA torrential flood of disturbed thoughtsSwirling in my head as I maintain this facadeSeeing the signs as I cast my lots.Ni.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1320919/ Description and source citing can be found at http://allpoetry.com/poem/11356920-The-Descent-of-Inanna-by-Raven-Madd http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Raven_Madd/1319390/