http://slow.writerscafe.org/TemperanceM The original writings of author Temperance en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775992470 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Some holiday cheer http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2836031/ The RedBarn A mile or two down the road,on a small hill set back in the distance,stands an old weathered barn.One can see that, at one time,it was painted the traditionalred barn color. You know, thatdeep reddish-brown color. Thepassage of time has causedthe red to fade and, the sidethat .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2830446/ A Catharsis Writing is a catharsis for her at times.A cleansing of her soul and being.Purging those hurtful and angry thoughts,the pain in her heart and in her mind.A renewal process….Making room for good thoughts andwarm feelings.Seeing the brighter.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2828395/ The Leaves Speak The breeze rustled the leaves and they began to speak to mein a soft gentle sound that only they can make.They spoke of untold truths and promises not kept,of lies camouflaged toappear as truths.The empath in meknows the rea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2828385/ The FogThe fog crept over the hills like fingers gentlywrapped around a lovers armand continued on caressing the hillside. As the fog rolled deeper Into the valleyIt fondled the landAnd touched whateverIt came in contact with. Oh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2825663/ The Haunting Whisper That voice whispering in your ear,Hauntingly so ~ creates a fear. A fear that crawls over your skin,Reminding you that you have sinned. The whisper creeps into your mind,Where it searches until it finds... Those.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2824482/ Last CallLight, expectant music once filledthe air,chatting with one, my soul I didbare.My heart soared, when that tunerang out,’twas true love … I had no doubt.Calls that always brightened my day;then, growing fewer ~ fell by theway.Less and less cam.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2823385/ A fun thing that happened long ago http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2821091/ Truth be known….           Not The daily blaze burns cold The nightly orb glows hot           Truth? The forked road leads to….... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2820994/ Walking after midnightwith abandoned awareness searching for you.Yet, you continue to evade.Are you real?Your faceless being haunts my dreams.Mindless search.Walking after midnight along the highways and byways in search of the elusive one.Who are you?Have we .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2820116/   A Moment In Time....  The sun beats down on oiled skin,  glistening like dewdrops in morning rays.  Lying on crushed coral sand,  waves gently lap against the shore  ... beckoning.  Lying next to each other, our hands touch,&nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2819092/ DAN GRAZIANO FINE ART: dining alone - PinterestDining alone in a strange little town,Memories revived and memories abound New thoughts have been added to those of the past,Thoughts that will ever last….and last I sit here holding the menu so tight,As my m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2818398/ The beauty of the desert when the cacti bloom http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2818310/ The words come off the page And we feel the tendrils of painThe emotion weeps through every wordAnd in the sad refrain How often we relate To the story being toldA story we’ve heard beforeand never considered old But would we dare be openTo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2817916/ My mind is blankI cannot thinkAll the words swirled down the sink Please, please give me a thoughtto prime the juicesof love or naught Love, hate, warOr natureA topic or two          In which t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2817736/ Our beings have melted unto each otherOur souls we’ve borne to one another The pleasures we’ve shared our bodies we’ve knownThe height of our pleasures has grown and grown So close we were in body and soulYet regret the ways of attaining our go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2817407/ The angels wept today and the earth swelled with their tearsWhere once was a hollow dimple in the ground is now a pondAnd the leaves and branches that have fallen are washed to the place where those things go when the skydrains For whom do they weep?A loved one who has.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2817392/ I watched as she folded clothesSlowly and deliberately Carefully handling each piece As if it were a flowerShe had just plucked from its vine I can only guess at what she was thinkingAs she went about this choreIt is what she knew so well It felt comfortable .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2817322/ it’s battled ramparts display the scarsits age has also weatheredthat which the fortress guardsis oh so tightly tethered protect one must against the foethat hunts the weakened wallto chip away the mortar therewith hope to see it fall that whic.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2817023/ Do we dare look at ourselves honestly? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2816759/ I fell in love with your soul you should know that but, you didn’t ask I fell in love with your words and the way you speakyou should know but, you didn’t ask I would accept things the way they are without any changes but, you didn’t ask&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2816679/ Transitioning from one lifestyle to another http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2816613/ From one plane to another we’ve passed,From one plateau to another we’ve stepped. Gingerly we’ve walked and lightly we’ve treadedInto each other’s lives we’ve crept. The growth we’ve made is beyond explanation,The warmth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2816210/ Age,Not to be looked at as years gone byor with regret in a heavy sighAge,Not to wish of what might have beenif things were different way back thenAge,Not to ponder on would-haves and could-havesNor sicken oneself with all the should-havesAge,A measure of knowledge of life itselfa measure of life an.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2816026/ Give me your hand to touch and holdGive me your bodyto caress and enfoldGive me your mind -the intelligence held thereGive me whateveryou wish to shareI'll touch and caressand hold and enfoldTo give you pleasureto a degree untoldMy hands will flowall over your beingMy lips will kisswith tender feeli.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2815902/ We were new to each otherLike so many looking for love We uncovered so many mutual likes And that was exciting At first, I didn't know He is what I've been looking forAs we grew closer, we found much comfortIn each otherWe looked forward to each other’s co.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2815573/  It'stime to pack and hit the road,Getin the spirit, get in the mode.Puton the smile and make the sale,Attimes I wish I could just wail! Abetter life there must be,Outthere for someone such as me.Oh,but alas, as mom would quip,"Youmade yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2815566/ Echoes of your love Still reverberate in my heart This heart and soul let down its walls              …justfor you Your being caressed and held it       &nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/TemperanceM/2815565/