http://slow.writerscafe.org/dodeydee The original writings of author Dee en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776207320 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Last night after my shower, I slipped one of his white cotton shirts on. Who would ever believe the comfort I get from them. I wear a different one each night, and each morning I get to re-capture a little of the joy of washing and ironing them again as if he were still here.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1404519/ Who now can mend a broken heartThat's lost its only treasureWhat day for her can ever startWith joy and end in pleasureThe parched meadow holds no desire  He is bound for pastures newWhile she recalls the flinty fireThat oppressed the morning dew Now thistles purple crown hangs lowThe rose.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1403811/ To Memories http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1403186/ End Results ( Humor )'Tis love I feel of this there little doubtYet know'eth not in truth the reason whyWhat doth thou have that I would'st die without'Tis surely not that twinkle in thine eyeThou could'st but guess it is thy loving kissThat cause me gasp for breath the way I doYet boast I not when .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402945/  If I should give my loving heart to youWould you then swear to love it come what may And walk with it through fields 'neath skies of blueWhere children sweet are often seen at play Would you then hold it close if it should weepFor all the hearts that suffer ev'ry dayAnd understand th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402918/  I'll come to thee when burst the buds of SpringFor I have loved thee all this Winter longLet not thine heart dispair to wondering'Tis thee alone that fills mine own with song Till then I'll come to thee the best I mayBy dreamlight or by wild imaginingsI'll come to thee my love both night .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402915/ He said to me, come spread your wings and flyI smiled to think he'd ask me such a thingCome! flap your wings, he said, we'll soar so highHe never noticed my poor broken wing.I'll follow you the best I can, I criedYou fly ahead, I wont be far behindI wanted so to fly there by his sideBut he was stron.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402782/ Oh! precious dawn ~paint me from your endless palletteof transient tangerines and burnished golds, delicate azure blues and firey reds. Colorsthat blaze and sing across the morningskies in provocative and ever swirling brush strokes.Oh wondrous dawn, I breathe you in, I fillmy eyes with yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402778/ The breath from his whispered words,         rustled the Winter withered leaves                   on the greengage tree outside her                         &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402539/ Waking to the most magnificent sunrise, she grabbed her robe, wrapped it around her nakedness, and rushed with great excitement to fling wide the bedroom windows. Another beautiful dawn was weaving its magnificence across the endless sky. In the distance, the risin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402522/ One day ~When my eyes have grown too tired, and my body too weary, the echo of a poets voice will call me home. Still fresh in my mind, the endless beauty of his heart and soul, still fresh in my mind his warm flesh and ever hungry lips.I the pilgrim who had once k.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402346/ The moment I felt your perfumedbreath upon my face, I knew you were born of the colors and textures of Summertime.With Jasmine perfumed wateryou wrote me into your heart, and like a rose in God's ageless garden of love, my petals unfurled&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402341/ Rain it lashed down on the valley one dayFlattening blades of emerald green grass'Come! don't be afraid love' she heard him say'It's only a storm and storms they soon pass'The storm it 'did pass, though the night was grimThen the bright morning sun flooded their bed'My beautiful 'glass' rainbow' she.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402038/  Do you suppose that fairy tales come trueA prince to save a damsel in distressI think sometimes maybe they really doBut then again I dream too much I guess. I'd like someone to sweep me off my feetYou understand not literally of course A knight in shining armour would be sweetI would.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1402037/ One day if my poor self should healThough know I not, how long the waitI'll write a book that will appealTo those that found true love too lateThey'll read my words as if their ownWith lashes wet they'll recogniseThe way I thought him mine aloneAnd shunned all thought of love's demiseMaybe like me t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401739/ When I think of you as I often doComes a teardrop to my eyeFor we took our stand on the shifting sandAnd the mocking bird flew highWe refused to see that our destinyWas a sad and doomed affairWith a love so strong we just moved alongBuilding castles in the airIn the dark of night came a warning ligh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401729/ When poorer days of life were yours and mineI wondered what the year's ahead would bringYou said with 'earth and sky' all would be fineAnd that we'd never want for anythingSpringtime we built a home to call our own  In valley green beneath a pale blue skyWhen Summer came we reaped what we had s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401618/ As daylight fades in purple huesAnd nighttime comes to callShe gathers up her garden toolsAnd cleans them one and allShe leaves her wellies in the porchSlips off her dungarees Then stretches long and tall to easeHer aching back and knees She switches on the garden lights And breathes .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401463/ How sad the echo of hearts left aloneLike wearied stilleto's on cobblestoneDrained of emotion they struggle alongMissing the beat that made perfect the song How brave the heart that accepts all the painThen borrows from time to heal once againForcing the rhythm, re-tuning the stringsRepairing t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401460/ Thou art to me a thing of beauty rareThine eyes alone doth quicken my hearts paceAnd some content a lifetime just to stareUpon thy wondrous picture perfect faceYet bothered I such beauty rules thy headThat thou would'st deem thyself of Godly fame'Tis puffed thy chest and makes me think insteadNarcis.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401119/ The joys of Summer http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1401085/ How sweet the roses, petals softThat climb and scale the garden arch Perfumed the air 'round cottage croftWhen last I came was late in MarchWith all the hills recovering From Winters frost and icy chillsYet still I heard the mountains singAnd saw the sway of dafodillsWas beautiful, now twi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1400845/  How beautiful sweet Mother Natures giftsWith all the earth that breeds the flowers and treesAnd all the mountains tall and rock faced cliffsThat tower high above the mighty seas The saffron sunsets, and the fields of greenThe birds, the bees and creatures ev'ry oneSuch miracles these eyes.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1400792/ She took the rose and held it to her lipsEnshrined therein a mem'ry, hers to keepSo soft the petals 'neath her fingertipsThat made her bow her head and gently weepShe felt a hand upon her shoulder thereMy love , he cried, why do you tremble soShe smiled, dismissing it as cold night airAnd wiped the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1400789/ She walked alone in pouring rainAnd looked towards the mountain peakOh Lord she cried, it's love again He takes my breath and leaves me weakHe brings the stars with rays of loveA poets heart with golden penIf not an angel from aboveThen surely Lord a king of menThat I would have him rule my hea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dodeydee/1400778/