http://slow.writerscafe.org/JackKnight The original writings of author Jack Knight en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775981005 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 At midnight’s edge I hold the phone,a glowing star when I’m all alone.I dial the sky in whispered tone,but silence answers, stone to stone.Somewhere, perhaps, in another land,a voice could reach, a gentle hand.Time zones drift like shifting sand,yet none reply to what I p.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JackKnight/2959797/ When you come to meet me,You will find me lost at sea,From your eyes, tears will flow,When forever asleep, you see me below.Stay happy with the new ones in your life,I am content with my pain and strife.But when their actions cause you grief,I know you’ll return, seeking re.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JackKnight/2921068/ If I’m old and gray and full of lifeI’d wonder how did I so long surviveThrough all the wax and waneWithout losing a drop of saneSitting with a pen in my handWith the hourglass running out of sandI wonder at 22, where I’ll be at 82Will it be a time to bid adieuF.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JackKnight/2112625/ Every second, every minute, every hourNot a day of mine goes by Without thinking of you.The smile on your pretty faceReminds me of the loveThe very love I couldn't express to you.From the first time we ever talkedSomething down in my heart Wanted to be along with you.Months passe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JackKnight/2050540/ Through the wilderness on bare feetWe stride searching for peaceThe sun sets, the road darkensOur pride brought down to its kneesDarkness impales our looming fateOur hopes and dreams being castrateDanger prevails on every cornerWorst dreams nearing us at the fastest rateThe hope .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JackKnight/2050538/ Why do we not respect The ones who love usExpecting from those who don'tMaybe it's in the nature of men To deny what is theirsDesiring what theirs is notMoments spent with closed onesStay in their minds foreverBut the greed to achieve morePulls apart even the closestForsaking t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/JackKnight/2050529/