http://slow.writerscafe.org/FamaSemperVivat The original writings of author FamaSemperVivat en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776016767 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A roundel http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/756020/ A 15 word picture prompt poem I done awhile back. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/753643/ When our kids bring a smile to our face and leave us with a lasting memory. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/750291/ summer starts to crysunshine fades winds blow coolerautumn trees weep leaves http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749471/ Today, dad would have beenyour ninety-fifth birthday.Had you won that battleway back in ninety-five.The cake of the day I'll create the one that we've always made.In honor of your special day. So as I sit here today,wishing you Happy Birthday.Though you're no longer herein b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749466/ Courtesy of  http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa28/Desirememor/Contestfor2011/AnimatedLandscapes3.gifMagical faeries grasp my hand,and take me to another land.Pink sails billow from the windas I sail upon a shining sea.Faeries, elves and starry skies,musical sounds caress my mindChocolate dro.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749461/ Three years ago, before my lifeBecame a thing of frustration and strifeWhile on the playground trying to bea youngster instead of acting my age of fifty-threeWhen all of a sudden I felt a snap,and down I went with a big, big whap!The pain that shot from knee to hip,started me upon this trip.That's t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749460/ Nature's song http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749306/ The black wrought iron gate grinds against it's rusty hingesas you  try to quietly enter the archaic garden of greenery,and once colorful petals of the ancient mansion, alerting those seeking shelter within,causing a cachophy of noise, as they skitter about.A stab of pain pierces your hear.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749270/ The Scent of Lilacs is in the air,Bringing hopes of spring everywhere.Soon we'll see the butterflies,for now the blooms just begin to rise.Slowly as the days march by,the lilacs wither with a sigh.As summer comes and days grow long,Mother Earth sings her song.It's into autumn now we go,as vivid colo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749248/ When lilacs first in my backyard bloom,their scent and color remove all gloom,The sunny skies, the soft warm rain,allows them to live again.But as the days begin to change, their scent and color fades and thenThe petals they begin to fall,welcoming summer in for all,The early rise of lilacs rei.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749240/ no diagnosis http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749235/ A lonely old woman walks,Slowly from her domicile,Eyes flashing as a train passes,Closely by the sacred groundsNo longer an ostrich with herHead in the sand, she rises upProudly past an orgy of madnessInto the chamber as a chorusOf indolence assails her senses.She says, "Give me back my freedom"Rais.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749230/ Another shape poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749228/ At home alone one Tuesday night,I sit skimming through the flicksdisplayed on the TV,past my retinas to my brain.Bundled in my robe, a numbness in my feet,half awake, I hear a tango being played.Look at all this dust, here in this place,I rise to find my gloves, I am such a disgrace.No money le.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749226/ One spring day a few years past,my life began to change very fast.First, I had broken my leg;I wasn't even playing mumbly-peg.When that healed new problems came,from out of nowhere, without a name.The swelling of my hands and feet,made my life not so sweet.After this, the seizures startfamily thinks.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749218/ The old quill pen is dipped in ink of blue,while the old woman sips upon her brew, as a tape plays softly in the air,an older song called "Running Bear"Ooo-gash-a-gow-ooo the rhythm goes,as the old woman taps her toes.In tune it seems to the drummer's beat,she usually can't even move her feet.L.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749215/ Summer storms a vison of wonderthe darking skies, the rolling thunderthe rising wind, the falling rainthe lightening flash like cymbals crashthis is what I enjoy the wildness of a thunderstorm http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749212/ My very first Acrostic ever done. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749209/ I remember when I was just a child,as I watched in awe the changing clouds,from puffs of white to blobs of dark,as they smothered the sun.Then eyes open widewhen lightening streakspierced the sky thenfrom somewhere deep withinthat rolling mass a crack, a rumblecame real fast.As I was this coming vis.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749208/ about winds http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749205/ I was born in a cabin in the hills of Tennessee,I left that cabin to see the world and what it could make of meBut all I learned from leaving those hills of Tennessee,Was all a man wanted was a little bit of me.I'm an old-fashioned girl,in a new-fashion world.My heart can't take all this misery.I'm .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749200/ this isn't a true haiku because it's not about nature just a helper to remember the haiku structure http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749199/ I love summer storms! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/749198/ Nature, under attack from man. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/748410/ 30 word picture prompt poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/748396/ At least that's what my sister thinks http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747787/ You are alert, laughing, joking,not knowing that an attack is coming, as electrical impulses begin to misfire,in your brain, a feeling comes on,known yet unknown.The impulses become more erratic,you're quickly engulfed into darkness;A black hole of nothingness grabs you.Your body contorts in re.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747779/ This was a story my son wrote when he was 9 years old. I finally found his story and I wanted to share it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747769/ Merlin's life changes begin as he is slowly made aware of his place in the world http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747765/ The beginning http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747753/ A look at the famous legendary magician Merlin from a different view, this is probably been done already (I think, "Merlin-The Series" has a lot to do with my perspective of this write) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747748/ Shape Poetry at it's best! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747363/ 15 word picture prompt poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747258/ The spirit of the lion flows in my veins. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747236/ aftermath of a grand mal seizure http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/747235/ The pitter-pat of little feet,stomping down the vacant street.Tears dripping down a sad sad facemommy's lost and out of place.Sunlight shines down upon this soulto aid the search and obtain a goal.Guides her tiny little feet to a shop just down the street.Standing there by a boutiqueher heart's.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746996/ The little angels of the glen http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746986/ As we enter sleep http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746978/ Just for fun http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746972/ About the seasons http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746950/ picture prompt http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746593/ Have you ever suffered from seizures? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/746458/ Written for a special couple on their wedding day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/745653/ This isn't really part of the story, it's just the story line, my ramblings to work out the development of the story, you've already seen this. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/745646/ Re-written to echo another year of missing my father on his birthday. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/745538/ Reworked in the third person, and just a bit more descriptive.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/744945/ Remember words can hurt those less fortunate than you.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/744937/ One day you'll sit and smileNo wondering why or howEverything will be all rightDad will still be with you day and nightA warmth you feel upon your faceYour dad has just given you a kissNot today I know you'll sayOr even tomorrow will your pain go awayTo a place that isn't hurting so, butSomeday.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/744731/ Shackled you are escorted down the damp dark passageHooded body guards all around, amidst sounds of revelryRelics of your past assail you as you are herded outInto the open stripped of your pride, draped in ragsExcitement builds in the crowd as you are released and theKing issues his decre.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/FamaSemperVivat/744729/