http://slow.writerscafe.org/RaffaRach The original writings of author Rachel Fitzgerald-Feeley en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775948482 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Staring at the ceiling,Menthol wafting through the ward.Magically cast by the health care assistant to overpower the soiling odor of the poor old woman she attended to moments previously.Sleep just wasn't coming tonight but I settled momentarily with staring at the ceiling, listening to the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2928374/ Another Haiku ☘️ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2885651/ Another attempt at a Haiku Keeping to the 5,7,5 syllable rule, 3 lines long with a nature reference. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2884433/ Another attempt at a Haiku Keeping to the 5,7,5 syllable rule, 3 lines long with a nature reference. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2884428/ My first attempt at a Septet / Rhyme Royal http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2882451/ Second attempt at a 'haiku' keeping in mind 3 lines 5,7,5 syllable format Unrhymed Including a 'cutting word' and/or a 'seasonal reference' http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2861931/ A 'Haiku' ☘️ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2861670/ Written in memory of J.Mc.G 26th February 2022 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2807584/ Parkrun is a weekly event where one participates in either a 5k walk or run. My piece depicts my participation in 2016 and my return to it more recently in 2018 to present day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/2091340/ Inspired by and written for my fiance E.F. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1316115/ “Will someoneplease help me” she wailed continuously to whoever would listen. “I'm a patient, just like you " please help me”.“Shhhhush will yefor god sake” came the response from the woman across from me, upcoughing and heaving since the crack of da.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1159975/ Dedicated to Mr. Emu - the love of my life http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1159778/ I think of what was and what now is.My thoughts wander back and forthto a time when our budding friendshipoffered freely, showedlove and compassion unconditionally,yet now lies liminally �" it seems,void of the promise which once beared fruitful.void of flowing expression,void of life,vo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1104507/ To your heart and soul from mine...My thoughts and tears are filled with you. With a love and a bond that cannot be broken.My heart has been hurt but somehow my soul knows better. It is full of faith and reassurance that things will be fine.That you will realize the importance and will mak.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1104499/ No white carpet or ice rinkYet subtle signs are evident of the festive season.7ft trees from the corner store void of decorationyet still commanding prominence as they outshine the mere sprucesnetted on a trailer with some red bow wreathskeeping them company,their vendor waiting in hope for a s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1093529/ Long gone is the darkened sailing,its weary hull guided back to shore,its bearings no longer failing,lost at sea no more.Long gone is the darkened sailingof landmarks omitted nearby,gales searing through its mast, wailing,plumes of clouds hovering the sky.Long gone is the darkened sailingas the ligh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/1070175/ Inspired by my partner E.F. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/854748/ Inspired by and written for C.G. December 2010. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/811034/ Inspired by and written for S.O.B November 2010. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/811031/ My first attempt at writing back in 1996 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637341/ Written in 2009, expressing the whole experience of my meditative retreat http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637289/ Written in 2009 for the family of my dear friend who passed away in 2008 D.M.G (R.I.P) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637283/ Written as A Birthday Remembrance in 2008 - In loving memory of and in tribute to my dear friend D.M.G (R.I.P) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637277/ Written in 2006 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637269/ Written in 2004 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637266/ Written in 2004 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637261/ Written in 2004 and inspired by one of the locals in my home town... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637255/ Written in 2004 and inspired by the beautiful rugged coastline of Co. Sligo combined with Lucy Irvine's adventures on the Melanesian Islands as documented in her biography 'Castaway'. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637250/ Written in 2007 amid the struggles to retain the natural beauty of such a significant Irish heritage site. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637246/ Written as a birthday present for my Father in 2005 to express just how much he has always been there for our family. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RaffaRach/637241/