http://slow.writerscafe.org/superfluousmuse The original writings of author Ada en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776022623 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A poem I wrote for my grandmother's 80th birthday. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1380299/ AbstractGeorgeRtizer’s theory of McDonaldization and Steven Johnson’s Emergence theory areboth prevalent in today’s society. Whereas McDonaldization pins down theaspects of efficient, calculated, predictable, controlled systems and warns of.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377783/ A Less-Than-Perfect Review by a Mere Mortal http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377780/             Ignorance, prejudice, hostility.  These three blights of man all stem from aninstinctive fear of the Other, fear of the unknown.  Fear has, in its own way, contributed to thesurvival of our species.  Ta.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377754/             Cultural differences and themisunderstanding thereof have long permitted the persistence of racialtensions.  Fear of “the other” is aninstinct that allowed our species to survive y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377750/             Art and the creation thereof haslong been a significant part of human behaviour.  From cave paintings during our species’initial development to the digital graphic design of today, art has providedmethods.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377746/ A variety of essays I've written over the past several years, academic and otherwise. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377744/ Open highway stretching,swallowed in a vast sea, infinite copper sealook around; you see nothing.look above, feathers follow Death on your shoulderthe scavengers see http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377720/ A quick character study. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377719/ A burst exercise inspired by a random image. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377716/ glass, broken glass shattered, tiny piecescrunching each step, CRSSSHK, CRSSSHK"crumbled paper on leather hump, unwad and read: “jupiter restswithin yourbreast” http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377712/ Deer heads and snakeskinsSaintly faces and martyrsButtresses of stardustArc over lonely tears and sorrowA feather of sanctuaryA candelabrum of comfortCloven hooves trampleWhile venom seeps from under http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377710/ Thosewhom favour their love fleeting,Havenot the will or strength of heartTohold the endless, heavy beatingOfa soul once one, now torn apart. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377709/ After the Dadaists, written by cutting up an article, shuffling the words, and randomly drawing one word after another to build the poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377708/ After the Dadaists, written by cutting up an article, shuffling the words, and randomly drawing one word after another to build the poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377707/ Sleepy, sleepy, never you mind. I'm off to where the dreams you'll find.And in those dreams I'll rest my head upon the living, dancing dead.You can't catch me, I'm much too quick--but stick around, you may just slip.Into the slip you'll lose your brain. Fear not, dear friend, we'll meet again. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377704/ Words dissolve into silence.The brain hums. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377702/ A lullaby with a bit of a morbid twist. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377694/ Once written as a personal parting-of-ways to an old friend. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377689/ All thestars in the sky,yet onealone burns for me.You aremy sun. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377687/ A delicate feather rests upon my lips,waiting to tickle yours in so softly a kiss.Large boulders cause my arms to ache,as I carry for you a warm embrace.The very wind resides within my breast,a sigh of pleasure at your caress.And all the stars at once in my eyes shine,as I welcome yours into mine. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377686/ Silencestills and you are free.Sew sweetdreams and be at peace.Openeyes, awake and see--Throughthe door your dreams may be. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377679/ Here I sit, king of nothing,Gazing over galaxies.My solitude will consume. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377677/ A leaf on water.Ripples radiate outward.Just a thought passing. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377676/ And so life continues... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377673/ Written for my mother. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377670/ A beat so subtleempowers all of being.You are my music. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377668/ Within your presence,my heart opens to Heaven.Catch the cosmic pulse. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377667/ Stoneware sundialslitter garden paradise,yet it is still paradise. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377665/ An expression of realisation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377661/ Originally written for a colour study project. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377645/ A very short poem, originally created for a project relating to Burton's translation of Arabian Nights. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/superfluousmuse/1377642/