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		<description>The original writings of author Tendai</description>
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			<title>Echoes unheard </title>
			<description>&quot;A tree that weathers the storm alone develops roots that no wind can shake.&quot;</description>
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			<title>Scent Of Absence </title>
			<description>I like you like the sun likes heatBefore the drought and the retreatOf pulses, once so loud and sweet.I liked you like the first rains&amp;rsquo; scentOn thirsty soil where we both went,Before the summer&amp;rsquo;s strength was spent.I hate you for the scent you keptIn tangled sheets wher..</description>
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			<title>Unmuted</title>
			<description>I stopped feeling love, after you left.I stopped sensing warmth in the sun, after you left.I stopped tasting sweetness on my tongue, after you left.I stopped seeing the point in tomorrow, after you left.I stopped hearing my own laughter, after you left.&amp;hellip;And when every sense went d..</description>
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			<title>The Measure Of Never</title>
			<description>You could bare your soul in silence, bleed your joy into shadows, fold yourself into shapes just to fit, yet find yourself perpetually worn thin. You pour your laughter into empty rooms, carry the weight of their broken yesterdays, trying to help, but left for dead. The world turns, yet you stay..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2963339/</link>
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			<title>Fair Enough </title>
			<description>You could bare your soul in silenceYou could bleed your joy into their shadows You could fold yourself into shapes just to fitYou can never be enough for someone.You could wait through winters without warmth  You could pour your laughter into empty roomsYou could carry the weight of th..</description>
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			<title>Unheld Blade, Cracked Earth </title>
			<description>Myself, I&amp;rsquo;m nothing without You. Shield? No but Sharp pain,Lock your door for outside ghost. Before I was who I am.More breaks each  day EachAway you went, since then no light. Hill forgotten on, warrior without a Blade.Rain starved earth, Cracked.Myself, I&amp;rsquo;m happy bu..</description>
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			<title>Cracked Earth, Blade Unheld</title>
			<description>I am sad but I&amp;rsquo;m happy by myself.Cracked earth, rain-starved.Blade without warrior, on a forgotten hill.  No light since you went awayEach day breaks me more.  Half of who I was before.  A ghost outside your door,  This pain, sharp no shield. You without nothing I&amp;rsquo;m l..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2951604/</link>
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			<title>Not Me</title>
			<description>This trembling? Not weakness, it&amp;rsquo;s dread.  My sharp words, clumsy silences?  A raw nerve screaming &quot;Don&amp;rsquo;t leave yet.&quot; It&amp;rsquo;s not your light, it&amp;rsquo;s my storm inside.  I know. I see the hurt I cast.  You hold the pieces, always have.  This scared boy, grasping, gasp..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2947789/</link>
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			<title>Beneath the sky&amp;rsquo;s checkered veil</title>
			<description>Life&amp;rsquo;s just a huge chess game. The rules unwritten, yet we know the gamea dance of shadows, both wild and tame.  The Pawn crawls forward, one square at dawn,  backs bent by burdens, yet futures to be drawn.  Discarded first, they&amp;rsquo;re told they&amp;rsquo;re small,  but crown a Quee..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2944438/</link>
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			<title>Where missing blooms </title>
			<description>Through seasons that shift and unfold,  I&amp;rsquo;ve missed you,  I&amp;rsquo;ve missed us.But here, in the present,  I miss youI miss us. So take my hand darling, let time mend its seams.  For missing is love chasing dawn through its dreams. </description>
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			<title>In The Absence Of You</title>
			<description>In a world dimmed by the absence of love, one heart pleads to reignite a bond that once burned bright. Through tender words and deep reflections, this poem takes you on a journey of longing, resilience, and the undying hope of starting anew. Will love bloom again from fractured moments, or will the ..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2909591/</link>
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			<title>In the Absence Of You</title>
			<description>What is the world but a hollow shell,  A dim-lit echo where your laughter fell?  In your absence, time itself refrains,  Each second stretches, soaked in pains.  Love Bug, without you, I wander lost,  In echoes where our hearts once crossed.  Time bends and breaks without your grace,  ..</description>
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			<title>Everything is Temporary </title>
			<description>Even the best moments. We only have so much time to love and live. Embrace it all, even the hard parts they are part of the experience.Insecurity, heartache, confusion and joy they all teach us something. Nothing is truly lost if we learn. The more you're willing to risk, the more you can gr..</description>
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			<title>Keep The Faith</title>
			<description>Though life feels heavy and days seem long You're stronger than you know,keep holding on.  In shadows now, But light will find its way,  Each stumble brings you closer to the day.  You&amp;rsquo;re not unseen, your worth&amp;rsquo;s untoldThrough every storm,Your heart stays bold.  So ta..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2903697/</link>
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			<title>Silent Struggle </title>
			<description>I am in a right state, feeling worn thinNo matter what, I just can&amp;rsquo;t win.  The world keeps turning, but here I stayStuck in place, come what may.  Alone in a crowd, lost in my head Trying to help, but left for dead.  I give my all, but nothing showsPraise is scarce, no love tha..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2903618/</link>
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			<title>Grateful </title>
			<description>In a world that's often chaotic, you are my calm. Your love is pure and feels like a beautiful dream. Every heartbeat draws me to you, just like the dawn draws the day.You are my guiding star, shining bright even in the darkest times. Your presence brings joy to my life, making everything feel r..</description>
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			<title>Forever and Always </title>
			<description>I&amp;rsquo;m at a loss for words when I try to express the depth of gratitude and love I feel for you. From the moment you walked into my life, everything changed for the better. Your presence has brought light, joy, and meaning to my days. I am endlessly thankful for the gift of your love.Than..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2879217/</link>
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			<title>Dear Future Wife</title>
			<description>Your words touch the deepest parts of my soul and fill me with an indescribable sense of anticipation and joy. It is both calming and humbling to know that somewhere out there, you exist waiting for me to get on one knee. Each passing moment brings us closer and with every day that goes by, we grow ..</description>
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			<title>Peaceful  Aligned  Exciting</title>
			<description>In a world of chaos, you are my calm,A love so pure like a timeless dream.With every beat of my heart,I am drawn to the beauty of your soul like the break of dawn.My love, you are a celestial sight,A guiding star in the darkest night.Your presence fills my days with delight,With you ..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2873952/</link>
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			<title>A note to my future </title>
			<description>My dearest love, words fail to express the depths of my feelings, I must confess.With you, my heart dances a joyful tune,for no one else makes my soul swoon.In your presence, the world comes alive,like a river forever will thrive.I fear losing you my precious dove,for you are the..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2871519/</link>
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			<title>A River Of Pain</title>
			<description>Your wisdom, now just a memory, slowly fades away,Leaving me lost, without your guidance, each and every day.No words can truly express the depth of pain I feel,My appreciation for you, forever unreal.I mourn, dear Mother, the words left unspoken.For your love and care, my heart now weep..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2869185/</link>
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			<title>Rest Dear Friend </title>
			<description>From memories of a friendship, treasured,but now concealed.Once in our innocence, we wandered freely,Dreams and laughter filling the air so sweetly.Life's challenges tested the strength of our connection,Unexpected circumstances led to its disconnection.Yet hope emerges, guiding my path,..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2864367/</link>
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			<title>Your Birth, A Special Gift</title>
			<description>In the gentle glow of candle's light,A girl with grace, my shining delight.On this day, your birth, a precious gift,Love's melody, a heart uplifted.May life's blessings dance upon your path,With joy, laughter and friendships that last.Happy birthday dear , forever true,May every wi..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2863308/</link>
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			<title>Daily Prayer </title>
			<description>Despite unplanned circumstances,I stand tall in moments of grace,I am grateful for what I have now,I count my blessings, big and small,I am not afraid despite the challenges,I seek light to navigate through hardships,I want to nurture and cherish what I have,I need guidance to ..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2861382/</link>
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			<title>Memory Tears</title>
			<description>Now, I have to remember you longer than I've known you.Sometimes in the late night, Our memories together slip out of my eyes and drip down my face. Now, I have to remember you longer than I've known you.Some nights when darkness blankets the world and silence reigns,Tears trickle do..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2861069/</link>
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			<title>When I think of you</title>
			<description>&quot;When I think of you, my emotions become a mix of happiness and sadness.Is it possible that my presence brings you happiness?Do you think of me often?When you think of me, I imagine it makes you smile.Do moments of joy linger in your thoughts?When I think of you, my heart feels full of..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2859700/</link>
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			<title>When Thoughts Of You Arise</title>
			<description>When thoughts of you arise,A smile forms before tears fill my eyes.But I wonder, does my presence bring you cheer?Do your thoughts of me hold you dear?When thoughts of me arise,Does laughter ignite when you think of me?In the depths of your treasured mind,Do my echoes of joy, leave a..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2859406/</link>
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			<title>Unseen Pain 4</title>
			<description>You aren't a bad person for keeping your distance from others, but you deserve someone to talk to, someone who will listen. I am here, listening, so please tell me what's wrong. I know it feels like everything is overwhelming you. It's heartbreaking that I can't give you a hug from behind this scree..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2859119/</link>
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			<title>Unseen Pain 3</title>
			<description>You deserve to wake up in the morning and feel good about yourself. You deserve to feel everything, every single moment in this lifetime. It's heart-wrenching if you believe you are unworthy of love, because you are loved. I love you through every word I say, and I hope you allow it into your heart...</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2859118/</link>
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			<title>Unseen Pain 2</title>
			<description>Nobody around you seems to understand your pain, but I do. I see how heavy your heart is and how comforting sadness can be, and how fear prevents you from embracing happiness because you're afraid it will disappear. You don't realize how much of an impact you have on this world. But the truth is..</description>
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			<title>Unseen Pain 1</title>
			<description>It breaks my heart to see how much you've been suffering. I wish you could see yourself the way I see you. Life can throw us off balance and make us lose ourselves, and I can't imagine how painful that has been for you. I miss your smile, how your laughter could light up a room. I miss how you didn'..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2859116/</link>
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			<title>Calm Whispers </title>
			<description>In your embrace, I find solace and a sense of peace.A refuge where I&amp;rsquo;m unburdened, unafraid. I never imagined I could trust or truly believe,But with you, I feel safe to uncover my true self and receive. The gentle words you speak, like calm whispers in my ear,Reveal emotions and..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2858408/</link>
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			<title>Sacred Vulnerability </title>
			<description>In your embrace, a sanctuary I found,A haven where vulnerabilities abound.Never had I believed, nor trusted before,To bare my soul, my essence, at the core.Your gentle words, like softly soothing serenity, heal. Unveiling depths of emotions I now feel.For you, dear Bug, I humbly bo..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2858389/</link>
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			<title>In your honor, on this special day,</title>
			<description>To celebrate the life you hold so dear,With wishes of joy and a year without fear.May your path be paved with laughter and delight,As you embrace each moment, shining bright.May dreams take flight upon your eager wings,And may happiness be the song your heart sings.May every sunris..</description>
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			<title>Whispers in the wind</title>
			<description>Part 2: Whispers in the WindDays turned into weeks, and the air crackled with tension between us. Every interaction felt like tiptoeing through a field of shattered glass, each step threatening to inflict deeper wounds. Olivia's once vibrant spirit seemed trapped in a cage of uncertainty, her ey..</description>
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			<title>Fateful encounter </title>
			<description>Part 1: A Fateful EncounterThe sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the bustling city streets as I made my way through the crowd. Thoughts of my love consumed my mind, and I couldn't wait to see her beautiful smile once again. Olivia, the woman who had captured my heart like ..</description>
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			<title>Why</title>
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			<title>Intimacy </title>
			<description>Two souls weaving a bond, both gentle and robust.Exploring depths beyond what words can convey,In moments shared, emotions beautifully sway.Intimacy elicits a vulnerability so rare,A safe haven where hearts can fully bare.It's the tender touch, the lingering gaze,The delicate dance whe..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2856225/</link>
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			<title>Everlasting Love</title>
			<description>In realms adorned with stars divine,A love as boundless as sublime,Your grace, the moon, does brightly shine,Your heart, a sanctuary, be mine.Through woven dreams and whispered vows,In you, my love forever grows,With every beat, my heart avows,My love for you eternally shows.Like..</description>
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			<title>Gratitude's Glow</title>
			<description>&quot;Cherishing the True and Letting Go&quot;</description>
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			<title>Detention </title>
			<description>As the solemn steel doors closed, a tomb stretched out before me, evoking a cinematic image of desolation and despair. The first night became a grim vat, in which I sat in a dungeon in the small one in which I had slept with nineteen male companions. Punctuated only by the soft light of a flicke..</description>
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			<title>Unexpected twists</title>
			<description> In a quaint town nestled in rolling hills, I, a person known for having an indomitable spirit and an insatiable thirst for adventure. While someone close to me, whom I helped an unselfishly, committed an act of fraud.In the heavenly embrace of Willowbrook's ordinary morning, bright sunshi..</description>
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			<title>Turn</title>
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			<title>Dear Mother</title>
			<description>My gratitude extends,Your presence, like a beacon, constantly transcends.Through life's complexities, your grace does abide,Your touch, a soothing balm, by my side.Your wisdom, unwavering, guides me each day,In your embrace, I find solace, come what may.No words can express the gifts y..</description>
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			<title>Forever And Always </title>
			<description>Let my words now attest,To the depth of my love that knows no unrest.Through prose and verse, I sought to convey,The boundless love that I have, night and day.With every breath, my heart beats for you alone,A love that is boundless, that has grown and grown.You are the missing piece th..</description>
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			<title>The Pain Of Genuine Love</title>
			<description>My heart aches for those who have never known love that's pure, sincere, and grownTheir souls crave a love that's real and trueBut when it comes, they may not have a clueThey've tasted love that's false and feigned,And when true love arrives, they're left painedFor genuine love can b..</description>
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			<title>Mine</title>
			<description>You came into my life like a ray of light,Shining so bright, you made everything right.I never knew love like this before,But now I know I couldn't ask for more.Every day with you is a new adventure,With you, I feel like I can conquer,Anything that comes our way,Together we'll make i..</description>
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			<link>http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/watermelonz/2851401/</link>
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			<title>Untold Tale of a Shattered Heart</title>
			<description>Heartbreak lingers in eternal night.</description>
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			<title>Love&amp;rsquo;s endless night</title>
			<description>Grief and Hope </description>
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			<title>Dear</title>
			<description>My dear, My heart beats for you,Each passing moment is brighter, it's true.You bring life to my soul, and joy to my heart,In you, I have found an eternal work of art.Your smile is like the sun to my day,Your love brings more than words can say,I am grateful to have you by my side,To ..</description>
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