http://slow.writerscafe.org/TMA The original writings of author Alvin L. Kathembe en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776084876 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Really though http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1555291/ Some things go out of fashion. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1549578/ Strength and weakness http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1543232/ September 2014 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1534139/ For C. C.-S.; May you never be silenced http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1521383/ A meditation http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1518936/ . http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1515046/ Of false doctrines http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1504268/ :/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1498988/ Of impalers and mass graves http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1489762/ Ignorance is bliss http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1488985/ Of Remembrance http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1481282/ Who is man's enemy? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1473259/ Starting a site - last few pieces on this one as I set that up. A mantra for 2015...nod to W. Jaco http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1469524/ Three (blind?) men...in one http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1463498/ Sometimes I get like this http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1461757/ WARNING: Graphic language http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1451414/ A walk through the City http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1451392/ Metaphysics http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1440860/ ( ) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1430504/ Flux http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1427461/ I've got a new dance for y'all http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1421320/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1414315/ A love poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1414313/ - http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1414310/ False friends lie and sayThey have nothing but the best of wishes for me.They only want to see me smileSo they can kick me in the teeth.'Together till the last!' they say.'We look out for one another.'But how quick they turn, when I turn my back;How quick they draw their daggers!.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1402967/ 19/07/2011 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1399158/ 18/10/2011 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1398723/ 4/8/2011 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1398133/ 15/07/2011 For a Phenomenal woman. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1397764/ Pieces from TMA VI and earlier, all written before 2012 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1397763/ . http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1396317/ You've been there and back again; Out there where the stars roam.Their glow is still upon your skin Moon-face where sun once shone. But now your revolutions end And you must turn back home. You tell wonderful stories Of marvels and glories, Of dwarfs and giants, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1393997/ Homo homini lupus http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1386111/ Stars above, and stars belowStars shining brightTiny pricks of lightUpon the black of darkest night; As above, so below.Stars above, and stars belowGems in Hercules' helmetLike jewels strewn on jet-black velvetThey hail me, "Stranger, well met!"As above, so below.Stars above,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1381142/ Bite this - http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1380407/ She shines,Only star in a lonely skyOnly twinkle in my clouded eyeOnly Muse for a forgotten ArtOnly pulse in a stony heartLast hint of colour in pallid cheeksHer love she hides, and my soul seeksShe is perfectly formed, with no shadow, or flaws;Yet Time will prove her false.She.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1379617/ We reject the mathematics of fanaticsWe reject the lessons of these creaturesWho masquerade as teachersBut really number among the tyrants -They want to keep on adding toTheir sycophantic retinue.These 'leaders' never really mind usThey make up their own problemsAnd no matter how y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1374362/ What is happiness? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1367993/ The door is locked behind herRockers scream tales of betrayal and deathInto her throbbing ears.She likes her music like her heart -Bleeding.And her wrist, like her music.The tears are dry on her face by now;Only the blood is flowing…The pain is such a sweet rel.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1365455/ Where did God come from? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1361861/ A lesson on the composition of the Solar System. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1354830/ We send ripples through the fabric of the ocean as we glide upon it.We watch the ocean tear and mend itself, melting and remoulding the scar we leave behindMan is always coming along and disturbing s**t.We appreciate beauty but seem to think that things are beautiful for our own enjoyment.It is this.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1354363/ Promises are such fragile things;Doomed to be broken.Feelings deep lightly sleep;So easily awoken!By a chance glance,A passing graze;A smile, a danceA word, a phrase...Sometimes a momentary locking of the eyesIs as electric as a kissThe music falling on eager ears beliesThe ven.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1344695/ I love who Iam around you -Sonaturally; so effortlessly; so unconsciouslyMe -I love who Iam around you’Cause,depending on the situationI can beWhoever Ineed to beI have manydifferent facesFor all oflife’s little masqueradesBut aroundyou.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1331744/ 2 a.m. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1322737/ Diary of a prude. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1322736/ Said Socrates to Plato,"Let's just be friends."Thus was bornThe platonic friendzone. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1310794/ Love and marriage in the Age of Aquarius http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1307002/ You are careless with jewels;You do not know their worthYou cast in the sewersThe gems of the earth. I gave you a rubyIt was as bright as the day -It once adorned your bosomBut you cast it away. I gave you a diamond,And you would have it still;But you are careless with jewels.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TMA/1292366/