http://slow.writerscafe.org/JordynZacharias The original writings of author Jordyn Zacharias en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776217351 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Through the FireThrough the FlamesThrough the YearsThey’ll know our NamesKentucky Boys will charge awayThrough the smoke ti VictoryLike Forrest down in PaducahAnd Bragg at MunfordvilleKentucky SoldiersThrough and ThroughWill Stand with Iron WillThe Times when Iron.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1443193/ The world is sickSick of the worldOf hungerOf warsOf HateAnd of PeopleWe fight for freedomFor justiceFor peaceWhen what we need Is all at our feet.The World is stressedThe world is stretchedIts full but empty of HumanityThe world is sickSick of itselfLet us pray this fever breaksOr lest it wors.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425331/ WatchingWishingWaitingWorkingLike clockworkWatching time flyBefore you can grasp itFinding someoneTo keep your vigilAnd watch time flyWishing that time would slowThat things were differentThat someone would changeStop bieng indifferentWishing time would stopWaiting for a changeThat will never comeFi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425330/ Are you jealous of her?Does he want you to be?He laughs as you turnGreen with envy Your heart beats for himBut he doesnt listenHes preoccupiedWith someone differentGreen and redGreen and redHe is playingWith your HeartRed and GreenRed and greenPlay alongPlay your part.In your heartIn your soulD.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425329/ Caverns of DarknessNotches of lightEverything will be alrightDeprivationConsolationTry to pass the nightRooms are emptyBehind doors that are sealedKeep walkin down the hallNever stop never yieldFind the one doorthat will lead you to paradiseKeep walkinKeep searchingEvery day, every night.Seas of Dar.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425328/ A chimney standsWith a house in the woodWarms the handsOf the young and the oldUntil they waste awayYears pass byThe people goneWind creeps inPanes broken by careless stonesThrown by the hands of timeBroken boards rotting awayBecome home to something newThe boards will waste across the yearsSinking .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425321/ A firm coat of MidnightLaying on the GroundLaying at restWith a Bright Green Nightcap http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425320/ Easily Mistaken for a Clump of DirtRoundBrownDented and covered in SpotsAn Underground RecluseHidingBidingHis time until he pops outA Hard ExteriorRoughToughBut soft on the InsideYes UnremarkablyStationarySolitaryIs the Potato http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425316/ History is a Marvelous ThingHow it echoeshow it ringsHow it guides usHow it Brings The future to our eyes http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425315/ A Jet takes off form the Runawaywith two little RiffRaff RunawaysIf They arent found for another dayThey might make it to New York CityNow their father was a drunk and a lazy manWho drove around in an old red vanMade his livin' as a HandymanDown in Oaklahoma CityTheir Mother was a housewife, broke t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425314/ Mid DecemberSnow is FallingChildren PlayingMothers CallingIn the DriveFathers GroanTo clear the PowderFrom the Ground http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425312/ Ash Rains down on my Thick Wool CoatThe Brass Buttons Tarnishedbut neatly rowedAs I stand with other menOn the Bloody HilltopIve Run through WoodsAnd over PlainsHopped FencesAnd Suffered PainOn the orders of GeneralsNever again shall i runFor Here my Buttons LieTarnished but neatly rowedAs I lay wit.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425311/ Old Glory in its MajestyWith Stars and Stripes of IvoryStripes Dyed in Crimson BloodAnd Blues of the Darkest FloodWherever shall our Brave men MarchOver Hill and UNder ArchOld Glory shall be watching stillAs our men go under, still http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425309/ Rising form the Rocky EarthBrick by Brick was builtAn Orange wall and Tower TallTo look upon the fieldsFields of Rock and Dusty DirtWhere nothing green appearsLay Beneath the castles viewAnd not a sound was heard http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425308/ A River runs through an Orange WoodAs a man sits by the bankHe stares into the waterWhile speaking to FatherAnd wishing to stay for good http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425307/ Roaring Guns and Clashing SteelMen Stand in Long Thick LinesReady to Meet the LordTheir Every wound He FeelsBut His Courage to them BindsThe Strength to Face the WorldNow Blodied is the WorldBy Mad Mens Guns and SteelWho's Ropes and Chains tightly BindsThose men together in Long Thick LinesWhile Eve.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425306/ What Is Love I asked the ManWith hair as White as SnowHe Looked at me with tear filled eyes"You Never Really Know""It could be a warm Embraceor a glimmer in the eyea soothing word or welcome tonebut it lasts until you die""What is Love" The old man AskedHis face was all AglowI Regarded him with tear.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425301/ Such Men as I lay down their livesFor freedom day by dayBut they are the lucky onesWho have to feel no painSuch men as I know the Stinging PainOf a Lead Ball through the armWhile our Brethern who die each dayFeel their pain no-more http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425300/ Cannons BoomAnd Trumpets WhineAlong the Mighty Battle LineWhere Brave men of Blue and GrayStand to Face their Judgement DayWith their Banners at their HeadCannons BoomAs Brave men DieAlong the Mighty Battle LineWhere Blue and Gray lay in the ClayAs Musket fire fades awayWith their Banners at their H.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425299/ In my head a Monster LiesWho fills my thoughts with Filthy LiesGives all Light a Yellow StainAnd fills each hour with Stinging PainThe Monster who therin ResidesEnjoys to Pass the TimeBy bringing forth the Doom and GloomOf a Midnights Shining MoonLounging in the ShadowsThe Monster always KnowsHow to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425295/ Gods House is a Huge RoomWith A Narrow Entrance DoorAnd Many ways OutSitting on a Green FieldWith Open Windowsand Crimson Drapes http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425294/ An old Brick HouseWith Shattered WindowsAnd Tattered CurtainsBroken Locksand Dusty Dishesoverlooks my yard.The Wind HowlsThrough its Empty EyesAnd Speaks through its TeethRattling CupboardsIn a Raspy Snarl of Shaking CupboardsRain DripsThrough Loose ShinglesBlown away in a Winter StormBirds nes.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425293/ Traveling down an Empty RoadWhere it leads i do not KnowThe Pavement faded, chipped, and crackedAround the rusted Railroad TrackAn Old White Train will pass me ByCome to say its Last GoodbyeAnd Yet I Travel OnTraveling down an Empty RoadWhere it leads i do not KnowI come to see an old CreekbedWith g.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425290/ A Cloud of DustRuns through the StreetsWith Angry GustsAnd Horrid ShrieksMen InsideThat Horrid CloudExtremely CloseIncredibly LoudSirens WailTo Mothers CriesAs FiremenLay down their LivesThe Sirens StopAnd all is Still http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425289/ Brother on the Battle DayBrothers in the Blood-soaked ClayBrothers fighting Hand-to-HandBrothers with their Sacred-BandsThe Glorious Army CallsBrothers in the BlueBrothers in the GrayBrothers laying Side=by-SideBrothers neither Run nor HideThe Glorious Army CallsBrothers now have Gone AwayBrothers t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425288/ Furies HowlBetween my EarsOver Nervous ThoughtsAnd Nervous FearsThe Siren SpeaksI do not HearThrough Ruby Lipsand Eyes so ClearAcross the WayShe sits so NearA Smiling FaceNaught to FearWith hair like ChocolateAnd Shoulder BareLike a DollWith Thick Veneer http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425286/ Southern BoysIn Southern FieldsWith Southern GunsAnd Southern SteelSouthern FurySouthern MightSouthern Boys will win the FightSouthern Men with BayonetCharging O'er the Southern Fields"Southern Men!" the Yankee criesWith their Southern ZealSouthern BravenessSouthern MightSouthern Men will win the Fi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425283/ Tall Stone MenIn Long Stone RowsWith Marble ArmourAnd Granite SwordsStand Awaiting CommandOn an Empty HilltopDrums of Iron, Long Since GoneAnd Martial Trumpets SoundSpeak of Tall Stone MenIn Long Stone RowsDead Upon the GroundWater ran from Every WoundThese Stone-made Men SustainedAnd as they Crumbl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JordynZacharias/1425282/