http://slow.writerscafe.org/nightedge The original writings of author Night Edge en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775979503 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Our teacher expected us to memorize an entire slam poem with about two weeks of school left. This is highly unreasonable considering our workload. This is my response to him. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/557404/ The FenceIn days of yoreThe peasants wouldSit here and ask for morePrincesses wondered whyEvery day they sat outside'Daddy, why don't we bring them in?''My child, they are covered in sin.''Daddy, why don't we get the priest to bless them?''If we did so we'd have to dress them.''Daddy, why ca.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/556520/ Did I upload this already? Sometimes my poems just seem to run together. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/554384/ -shrug- http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/552757/ Never date a smart person. They're a******s when it comes to grades. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/551523/ An attempt to write western sci-fi. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/549040/ Fame is a dream.It’s trans-global youth,In the nightSomeone realizedWhile discussing the truth:UnchangingMeans nothing.In absolutionRest easy.Cause the hero always winsNo matter how cheesy.If sounding at risk,Then the risk takes a fall.On the wayside,The sky side,Everybody feels small.Back in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548405/ Fight Club! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548404/ Digging up the gravesTo find the bodies underneathFive dollars a shovelThe man earns his keepWhere are weAnd where are youIt's dark but I can't go yetI can't goChorusLeft on the lightsIs somebody homeWhat's wrongLoves goneChairs in the stairwellAnd ropes on the wallI cr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548336/ A version done by my good friend Geoff can be heard here: http://files.fawmers.com/orinoco/names2.mp3 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548331/ Lyrics; intended to be alt rock or something of the sort. ex: Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548328/ When we're this close togetherNot even wounds could separate us.You whispered in my earIn sleepy summer dreams.Grass and butterfliesDecorated palaces where we leapedAnd slept.Perhaps my words would do the trickWas my coy answer.And we laughed untilThe moon showed us the pathways of the stars.You wan.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548232/ Slam poetry. Haven't heard any? Go listen to some. You won't be disappointed. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548211/ Made of song lyrics and titles. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548035/ Inspired by one of my favorite books, The Great Gatsby. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/nightedge/548027/