http://slow.writerscafe.org/dedi The original writings of author bob26 en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776062821 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A lone avian oracleIs all she'll ever know,From when the spiteful air Takes holdOf her weeping new born throw. Each croak-throated,Brazen bawlEtches a scribbled tale,In chalk of twisted memories Upon her foot bare trail.As its bloat-necked,Scarring screamMarks every broken-kneed fall,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dedi/2109864/ Lying lifeless on mudded groundThe remnant of forest vastNever to growTo grand old ageOr flower as springtime looms.In the vale that green no longer keepsLays the world for which the willow weeps.Gunshots ring on war-torn fieldsAs lives are swiftly tookNever to seeLoves left at homeOr watch their ch.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dedi/2109846/ Moonlit cove in half-light bathed,Of jagged rock and foam edged wavewhere sailors flock from journeys longIn search of mystic siren song.Fair temptress loft on clouds of stoneAmid the halls of poseidon's throne,Of golden hair and pleasing formWhere love sick souls in two are torn.And consort to wise.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dedi/2109845/ The heavy Tick-TockOf golden clockDeafening, its chiming tollShifts fingers long"Incremental song"The tumble of mortal dice roll.Short hours decayWith cruel non-delaySpinning, as jenny wheel whirls'Til dusk and dawnFrom sight are torn And world at bell strike unfurls. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dedi/2108532/ Shall I clothe you in whiteAt life's grand eclipseAs flames lick, skippingAround bloods decaying form?As purified soulLeaves firm prison cold,Released to a worldNo longer of blackYour battered heartRelieved of pain.Shall I clothe you in greenAt mortals lifeless endAs fire flails softlyAcross your st.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dedi/2108317/ The carrion bird flies silent            In the cloying, smoke filled air,      Slicing through solumn clouds          With outstretched, black gold wings,    Gliding on the foggy ruins    &.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/dedi/2108299/