http://slow.writerscafe.org/desolation The original writings of author S.F en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776103998 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The eye gazed through the smog-Above limping people it hovered,It watched silently the canvasOf streets, pavements, buildings- tearing.It stopped. And blinked to protectit sanity; its lashes laden with bits and bits,found opening up a difficulty.Then a hand, weaving like wind,Put the pieces of broke.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1666905/ Old shy friend, I have seen you before;A lonely sad skeleton,Down in the mouth and spirit.Let me lend you some, with aShoulder or two- let my sandpaperWords dry you.You're long gone, a long time alone,With ghosts and shadows as your friendly dolls.Let me mend your open wounds;With needle dull and st.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1646505/ A woman, separated from her lover, bids him a last farewell. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1602952/ She held on to a faith too highWhile he held out his salary to buyHis monthly load of smoke and dustA few bottles that would kiss him drunk Another week without a mealOnly a few breaths of cigar and weedNo warm bed, just a stained floorAnother empty shoulder to cry on Her hands were lighte.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1508996/ Shackle your minds Sew your brains With the filth and lies We feed you today Lets play a little game With different faces and names Yes, a bloody masquerade Of myraid masks and chains Paint your shackles gold Now you wear a gown of threads Polish you.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1477673/ Inan empty hallRoameda little girlHerheart on freezeHervoice like breeze Shesang a sad songOfa poor mad thiefWhokilled lifeless peopleTosteal forgotten things InvisibletearsStainedher voiceAmelancholic melody.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1430645/ Pale stale skyOver branches tallLeafless, lifeless, lonelyDark entwined canvas Singing lamenting grievingOn brother’s soulCradling pitying pattingOn a mourning Ma Pondering and wonderingIf their body spluttered bloodWould the savage vul.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1396049/ Watching the night materialise. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1392754/ If 9/11 deserves a moment of silence, Palestine deserves us never to speak again! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1387724/ An ancient time agoOf what seemedLike many light yearsOf our livesI reached outTo touch a starEven when I sawIt dancing so farI knew my handsWould never touch itsBut faith always lingeredInterweaving our spaceMany days I have prayedOne day to be with youMy faraway glowing friend~We grew ol.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1387466/ Oh beautiful lotusDaughter of beautyBloom and shine brightUnder the dancing  moonBrim the rapturous airWith your odorous beautySend the twirling windTo their homes happySing the mesmeric melodyWith the swinging treesDance to the musicOf the brushing leavesSleep beautiful lotusDaughter of beauty.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1386937/ I am fading,Ain't no one at the doorNobody to take me inNo one to trust with my heartAnd they stand around meLooking but seeing through meI am no one, just a ghostA lonely girl that roams the hallsFound me in the dumpsAlone counting the daysBleeding and pleadingTo my heart to stop beatingDon't help .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1386423/ Amid the ruins of bone and fleshBurned the land with lusty vengeanceChurning those who rose to fightTheir swords a beauty in the glimmering light Crimson light, crimson lightThat of destructive mightTrailed by the enemy of lifeThe darkness that shall never subside Tribes of fire, tribes of.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/desolation/1386243/