http://slow.writerscafe.org/Nigeria1998 The original writings of author Vanessa en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775974711 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Nigeria1998/2938612/ He sits on his wooden chairWith his head in his handsShedding tears of sadnessDamping his thick gray beardHe wonders deep in thoughtThe most common questions we ask ourselves:Why me?But no one ever asks:Why not me?Because we think that we’re being punished For unknown reasons But forget to rem.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Nigeria1998/1829885/ My best friendSince fifth gradeStabbed me in the backShe cut me so deep That I could barely breatheShe hurt me so badThat I could barely feelAnything but the excruciating pain Of my body, soul, and mindTears streamed down my faceAs I sat on the edge of my bedDesperately wishing this was all a dreamF.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Nigeria1998/1823434/ I’ve been living in your masquerade But I don’t wanna be part of your parade anymore Back then, I would do anything to make you feel my loveBack then, I thought we had something real Until I realized you don’t know what real isCause you don’t tell me how you feel We’re .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Nigeria1998/1820880/