http://slow.writerscafe.org/Midnightlady The original writings of author Resa en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776096762 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Does it make you feel better When you take me down?Does your spirit soar,Once you’ve dragged me to the ground?I wonder, do you even know how the venom that sprays from your lips can cause ones soul to shatter.As you sit there now, wallowing inside your prison of self pity I wonde.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2145819/ ME ??? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2067330/ Again!Thoughts racing.Heart pounding.When will I get a break from this Madness?’Again!Lost in confusion. Running from delusions.When will my soul emerge from this sadness?!Again!I have no control.They’ve purchased my soul.My body is aching, mind a mess,Still.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2056211/ Out of the darkness grows,The fleeting flight of chance.The courage to emerge once more,And take the hand of loves final dance.Once more she’ll dream ,of hearts so true.Knowing all the while, she will be let down againBy the confusing insanity that swells within you.It overflow.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2051357/ It’s July fourth once again.When the sun rises, on the morning of the fifth,I’ll relive that dreadful day.The day I awoke at 625 am to findYou there.Vacant eyes fixed on me, paralyzed by the darkness of deaths cold stare.Rope tied taunt around your throat,Right foot resting.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2041788/ Through the eyes of a child, every day if filled with wonder;And, there’s not a doubt, that magic is definitely real.In the mild of a child , there’s no such thing as a time and a place To express how you truly feel.If they’re angry , they scream, sad they cry, and when t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2034690/                                     Another day closes, darkness begins its usual shift. &n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2031943/ - [ ] wish you could touch my body again,- [ ] The way your memory still holds my heart.- [ ] I want to feel the energy of your desire - [ ] The very thought of it, sets my soul into a raging fire.- [ ] Oh! What id’e give , for just one more night.- [ ] Wrapped around each other, -.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2030709/ Thieves and scoundrels stand about, with potions and powders to sell.Lining the streets, where the lost and broken dwell.Victims scratch, swing,and fight.Simply to survive, just one more night. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2028831/ My mind is flooded Thoughts whirl round I better learn to swim Before I sink and drown With every effort, I descend deeper.Thoughts whirl round Now I’m dancing with the Reaper.Lean down , inhale sweet Poison Thoughts whirl round Fairy dust, now I’m flying Then, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2026186/ Of course I remember you.How can I forget,You left me here, Drowning in a sea of regret.Hope has escaped meI’ve misplaced my faith.I fear it’s myself, I shall Forsake.Time flies by faster, every day.I’ve tried to catch it but,It still slips away.People keep sa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2022688/ The two of us walking Hand in HandOur cold bare feet sinking Into The SandSearching for San dollars Along The ShoreFingers woven tenderly tight Light Fading now Into the hue of night.Searching For Sand Dollars Along The Shore .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2020694/ I hold your tiny hand, I can feel each bone .Your tears fall gently On my left wrist.I know you feel alone.Towards the end, it seems to always go like this.I tell you, “ Not to be afraid “.That, there’s nothing to fear.You lift your tear filled eyes,And look into .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2019312/ Love takes on many forms,And shapes as time goes on.First, there’s the magic,You have the energy to talk until dawn.Then, the next step follows.Sheltered under one roof,So happy now,But, will begin to fade intoThe passing winds,Of your tomorrows.Still in love,You forge .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2018556/ You seem to believe you’re aFountain of knowledge.Simply because you ,gotTo graduate college.You’re always so smug , And so very snide.But, I know things too!Let’s go for ride.You act as though, you know This city so well.But, you’ve never been to the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2017865/ I wrote this back in May of 2016. I was in a very bad place at the time. I had finally left a loveless, miserable marriage after 12 years. My sons father and his family kept my son hidden from me. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2017173/ Come to me now Come, share this bed of fireYou can bathe a moment ,in my still waters.Then , let the current carry you deep within my oceanOf desire.Come to me now,Come hide with me, in my secret world, so very well hidden.We’ll dance under-midnightsMoon.Explore the mysterie.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2017169/ Lately, everything seems so very bleak.I keep telling myself,”it will be better next week.”But, the weeks drag by,They seem to only get worse.Things will be better next month.They have to be!There not, of course.The sun is out!The rain has stopped!I’ll feel be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2016475/ Good night, sweet angel.In my dreams, we shall meet.Kissing me gently, in your sweet dreams.Tonight, we both will dream so sweet. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2015233/ “Oh, dear woman.Hush now!Stop your silly flood of tears.”When he speaks, his words are floating On a wind of fridged air.He dives, fully armed into your ocean ofWhirling fears.He pours salt onto your open wounds,He enjoys the scent of your pain.When you confront his sha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2015220/ Whisper to me softly,As the winds guide our sail.We belong together,This love shall prevail.Whisper to me softly,As our dreams take flight.They will never break us down,For this love is so right.Whisper to me softly,While fear invades our dreams.They are gaining on us now.P.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2014780/ Maybe some words, are best left unspoken.Sometimes hearts shatter,Once silence is broken.It’s always been like this, between you and Me.A couple years back, I thought I broke free.But, you could not lose, no not you.Using my son to control and hurt me,That’s what you decide.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2014768/ The Artist Dream Picture a painting,A portrait of love, honesty and trust.A scene without, hatred, liesOr lust.As real as may seem,It’s only but,an artists Dream. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2014505/ THE GAMBLERHe sat, checking his hand.The numbers and colors,Suddenly bled, and ran. Mind confused, a whirling mess.The Gambler takes his Final test.He folds his fan of cards, into A small pile. Then,shoves it away,With a dignified smile.His eyes glance, once to the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2014498/ FOR JAKOB I wonder if you’ll ever realize,How much I really love you.You envelope my every moment.Nothing else comes before you, or above you.I was blessed with you, at the age of forty.I called you,” my wonderful Little surprise!”I held your tiny bod.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2013327/ A smile shared,A brief kiss stolen.Holding hands under the table.Their eyes tell all, without words spoken.A secret love, they could not reveal.Perhaps, that’s what gave it,Such appeal.Stealing moments, floating in time.Breath heavy, hearts pounding.This love feels just like .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2013148/ Sometimes I want to runJust simply disappear.I don’t know where I’d goJust anywhere but here.My house, it is not empty Yet it feels, that it is so.At times I question, why I stay.Would it matter, if I just let go?In my loneliness I’m drowning,No one seems t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2012173/ There’s a tree that stands In my back yard,It sprouts a million purple flowers.I’m looking at it now,while drinking my chai.Sometimes I gaze upon it for hours.If there’s some wind, a slight breeze by chance.I smile and watch, its cheerful limbs dance.I once purchased .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2012164/ I’m Sorry.I’m Sorry I couldn’t climb inside the flesh of your affliction.Or take your hand and, lead us both away from our addiction.I’m sorry that I made you walk away from your famialar world,To chase after this crazy, confused old girl.I’m sorry I fell .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2011708/ It’s been a bad day.I really wish you were hereTo talk to.Whether we were chatting inPerson, text, or on the phone.When you existed, I was never alone.Sometimes, I feel like I should take the leap, Then Maybe I could be with You.If I was certain, that we would be together,T.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2011480/ When I was seven, I believed the moon was chasing me around.Following my every step as my feet walked upon the mossy ground.At age eleven, I thought I was the ugliest girl that ever could be.Glancing in the mirror, I hated the reflection that was looking back at me.At fifteen, I imagined .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2009524/ I wish I could find the right words, to help me explain.This darkness that engulfs My life.This confusion that corrupts The inner core of my brain.Always thinking, the constant worry.Time escaping me, even though I rush and hurry.Constant Analysis of every word, every action.Like dom.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2009492/ Those who adore you, Admire from afar.They can’t see the darkness Of who you truly are.Your artificial beauty, can not hide the inner beast.Those who surround you,Have no interest in your soul.It’s only upon your flesh,Their eyes wish to feast.You perceive y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2009362/ As the rain taps against The windows near My bed, Thoughts of you dance Inside my head. Memories of you taunt Me, Hold me captive within These walls inside my Mind. Since that dreadful m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2009229/ Trees dance to the rhythm Of falls magical song. Swaying to and Fro. Smiling as they watch their Leaves wave goodbye As they shake free and Blow. Daylight fades quickly now I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2008323/ You,You were my hope for an end to sadness filled morrows.A pillow to soften the blows of life’s lonesome sorrows.A beacon of light, through my darkest night.Though many felt our love to be wrong, nothing had ever felt so right.We thought our love had empowered us.Then it left us t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2006654/ Once the angry voices have faded to a hush,The walls of tyranny have crumbled, melted into a dormant slush.Angeles sigh, As we kiss them goodbye.No longer needed here on earth.All of humankind embrace their differences,Acknowledging each other’s worth.Man and gods unite, beco.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2006643/ You have been the center ofMy universe.The only thing that truly mattered.Now, I don’t even recognize the person , I once knew.Your violence, and cruel words, Have left my stomach sick,my mind and heart completely shattered.Why must you hurt me like this, every single day?W.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004854/ The world is spinning out of control.While greedy politicians stand in the light, basking in the glow,The masses struggle, night and day.Working their lives away,No time for their children, nor their spouse.No time for joy,or frivolous play.Afraid to slow down, for even a moment,as they .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004519/ OUR STORY. The beginning.I do clearly remember, though, I’ve tried to forget.How you told me, “ You fell in love with me the first time we met “.Back then you were married, me engaged.Later, passing each other by, both shackles and caged.You, captured by the sister,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004469/ Do you remember me?I’m that voice inside your brain.The one that keeps you amongst the living, when you feel no hope remains.I’m your navigator when you Have taken that inevitable wrong turn.When you believe the world around you has turned to ice.I’m the spark within yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004466/ You’ve been gone now, for a while.I still miss the calm of your presence, the light of your smile.In my memory, I still keep,The sound of your heart beating, as I drifted off to sleep.In my heart, I still hold the tenderness and love you bestowed upon me.I know we’ll meet again.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004435/ Last night I dreamt that I was once again a child.Running barefoot across green blades of grass.Carelessly swaying in the breeze,Like a giant sunflower, Free and wild.From this heavenly state, I struggled not to wake.Nights shadows, disappeared into the light.Like a thief, my lovely .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004302/ Be thankful little man,You have the whole worldWithin your grasp.Let go of your anger, and fear.Growing up is not always anEasy task.You’re so very strong, and Extremely smart,Though your words are sometimes hurtful,You have a warm, kind, Loving heart.Be grateful my da.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2004240/ You lived inside you’re own Crazy world.You were my hero, when I was just a little girl.As I grew older,my eyes began to open wide.At that time, I thought you were just cruel and mean.Now I realize, you were confused, demented, delusional,And tormented inside.Though at times, I s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2003835/ The nights we spent together, From my memory , Never to fade.The nights we talked, and laughed , the passionate love we so often made.The nights we spent together,Through all of my eternity,I never shall forget.Even though our time was cut short,Our nights together, I never will regr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2003742/ Some times, I contemplate what life would be like, if I had walked down a different trail.Would I feel loved?Appreciated, happy?Or the same as I do now.Alone, neglected, forgotten and stale.Or perhaps, that curious trailWould have led me down an even darker road.A narrow space, that ne.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2003531/ Some mornings,I just want to stay in bed.Hitting snooze on my alarm I really should be up instead!Finally I roll out, coffee in hand.I’m out the door, and on my way.Still I feel, this morning dreadHmm, I could just turn around and climb back into bed?NO! NO! Screams that voice .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2001350/ Night has fallen yet again I close my eyes, and think Of you, soulmate, lover,My truest friend.I miss the times we spent right here.Your gentle hands caressing my skin, Your tender, passionate lips Kissing away my pain and fear.I miss the way each curve of my body,Perfectly paint.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2000821/ Wouldn’t it be nice if the world,Would slow its pace , just slow down?If everyone who lives, and breaths,Would decide to end the race, and take a look around.I wonder what would happen,If for just one day,All the machines went silent.Would we have any words to say?Would we reme.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Midnightlady/2000407/