http://slow.writerscafe.org/RossenTownsend The original writings of author Rossen en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776014216 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I crave the lovefrom your empty platefrom your slipper sockcaught on the gardens gatelike the lipstick smearon the bathroom mirroryesterdays dear kiss&nbsp;reflections worn like thislike moonlight saved in your heart-shaped locketscribbled ways stay folded safe in my pocketcherished hopes held in yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1434877/ A collaboration with Ms Jewel http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1426947/ you must realize one over twodo you not understand what&nbsp;unrequited love will do?&nbsp;soon your hard side becomes dark and brittlesoftest pieces of you will not be...spendable doubt... limited pardonssave yourself man, set her free&nbsp;before warp takes over your circleand you've slung it into.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1421711/ how I only write for you eludes meto the point of exploration in versemy lady muse of silence who dubbed me poet first&nbsp;&nbsp;I lost my steel before your waters edgeI have only simple poems to give&nbsp;Oh lady of this teary lake&nbsp;my silent hymns do livemay I float them across still waters&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1417497/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1411684/ I walk along memoriestear held pools of timebirthing accidental sonnetsof well intended rhymebroken ways of sayingaforethought is my versecastaway all my dreamsfor I am poet firstpoison is my verbiagethe top of my demisemy filter is suspendedfarthest from the liesthis longest surrenderopening my sor.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1410604/ touched by thoughtsthrough echoing painkept aloft over ournone to blameshred of hope&nbsp;just waiting therewhat's leftoverthe fact I carecamouflage&nbsp;a world awayloves sunderingyour hideawaybreathing in your exhaleyour softest parttaking in your reveriesmy kindled heart http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1409351/ soliloquylove or carnal lust...&nbsp;a stage of forbidden dramavelvet curtains and dustbitter smoked&nbsp;fresnel lensesforsaken sheet music lay on the floorempty gilded box seats aboveglowing spectacle no moreawaiting the writerlost to his quill and flamescribbling with ink stained nailssoaking par.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1361201/ you're always on my mind http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1339107/ If I told you I loved youwould it scare you awayif I could show it to youin my poet first kinda waywould you listen to my heartpressing keys gently slowI would like to share with yousomething you should knowthe mist that settled afterthis last winter storm&nbsp;a beautiful new prismof true colours w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1338143/ dancing and playing by the edge of the sea http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1327665/ counterpart to light.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1326804/ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; as raindrops break into tears&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; rolling over glowing skin&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1325503/ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;halfway in the sun&nbsp; I am floating above&nbsp; feeling so good now&nbsp; could this be love?&nbsp; halfway in the clouds&nbsp; forgetting to breathe&nbsp; feeling so good now&nbsp; it's hard to believe&nbsp; halfway through life&nbsp; the mastery of things&nbsp; no looki.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1321809/ Warm safe and true.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1320690/ soon after I lose my grasp of the light &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;cremate my remainssift my bones outfunnel mei.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1310214/ I watch her in the garden&nbsp;sunlight on her skinstrumming melodies on her guitartouching cords withinher lonely hands are talking &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1305961/ mysterious milk thistle flowering&nbsp;blankets this unknown hillsidelike a sea of freckled faced childrenfalling to sleep quietly surrenderingto the evenings lullabypurplish blooms atop a collar of thornsbleeding fragrantly once touchedsilky fluid rolls down into coupled palmsand softly nourishes t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/1300010/ she never says goodbyenot reallyher thief of time......waitingreflections of yesterdaygloss her chambray colored eyes&nbsp; &nbsp;she remembers the moments the flickering porch lightshadow dancing moths imagined kisses and slowporch swings...the taste of honey licked offthe side of her handthe sensa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/949469/ Homeless man walks into a bar... song http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/799377/ Beat poem~ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/747072/ Beat poem ~ Best read "OUT LOUD" inspired by (Poppy Silver) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/737664/ She writes her loss in her past, he writes his hope for the future http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/725650/ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Romance only breathesloves unfulfilled desireThe blood of my pen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/723843/ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; misty midnight glow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ghost white horses in moonlight&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/721678/ Believe in love... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/718001/ Bring me to your King http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/710729/ see you in your dreams http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/709529/ ~ plain old fashion serenade ~ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/702537/ Inspired by works of Liliana Negoi http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/697085/ Visual Linguist, purging translationsSwimming forever in habitual thought &nbsp;Buoyant beginnings...&nbsp; fruit that rots &nbsp; Wrangling two handfuls of wordsTiming(everything)........... time is notPlundering themes from leftover dreams&nbsp;&nbsp; Stimulus streams of sweet musings&nbsp;&nbsp; .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/695125/ part of the late night poetry with Rossen collection http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/694357/ south paw a dyslexic cat... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/694256/ bouncing droplets of... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/693831/ Blurry gaze throughtear tangled lashessoul filled dewlongest drawn out night...heart pumping tearsdown brackish streams pouring through the corners of her sightpool of sorrow slipsher cupeled&nbsp; palmsgentle drops frecklethis silk gown tonightfinger tips brushingtears pass temples salty saturated .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/692871/ Thank you Emily Burns http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/690163/ <--Artemis--<<- http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/684230/ part of the late night poetry with Rossen collection http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/683674/ my first poem 1981 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/680252/ part of the late night poetry with Rossen collection http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/679109/ 400 year old story http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/678819/ for Chloe..Across the Universe http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/677908/ last words http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/RossenTownsend/675596/