http://slow.writerscafe.org/JamesMess The original writings of author James Messervy en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1779135916 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A brief poem written for my wife, to whom I owe so much. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JamesMess/1966444/ Much of Australia was in drought during World War One. This poem is about a young wife left in drought and poverty during that time. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JamesMess/1965803/ These are song lyrics about the battle with depression. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JamesMess/1965796/ As it's World Mental Health Day, I'll share this raw piece I wrote last night. I'm battling depression and am having a short period as a hospital inpatient. This is a confronting place and time for me http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JamesMess/1965794/