http://slow.writerscafe.org/Midnight%20Mortem The original writings of author Midnight Mortem en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776190593 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I don't think I believe in fate, he saidFrowning as we waltzed across the floorPerhaps it's just coincidence instead?As we danced I wished that I was dead; Dear God above, this man is such a bore!I don't think I believe in fate, he saidIn his arms, my caged heart felt like lead.I don't think I can t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnight-Mortem/552015/ Evening, and the setting sun’s golden raysBathe the streets of Florence in a warm glow.Its fire sets her auburn hair ablazeAnd gives the poet’s heart a searing blow.Behold the haloed bird, omen of death,That heralds the hour of her demise.The poppy planted brings her final breath,And gri.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnight-Mortem/552014/ The evening air is warmer now...The chill breath of Winter fading awayAs the swans overhead return with the Spring.And with their passing, a whisper lingersOn the changing breeze: one swan's song,A last lament before the month of May,When five lost daughters are finally reclaimed... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnight-Mortem/552013/ “I’m having an existential crisis”, she said,Lying with her feet dangling in the clear water;Her ebony hair spread out on the grassy bank.“I’m starting to identify with Ophelia, it seems;Perhaps I should follow her path?” The words hung in the air.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnight-Mortem/552012/