http://slow.writerscafe.org/jtrogue The original writings of author Jon Roggie en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776102893 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 First off,I still feel a ramble should be an option, because the pressure of classification...Anyways,the question is about the storyand what it might be.Too honest, who wrote this?GreatLeft alone againMaybe next    http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2890683/ This is a long storykept short by avoidingI miss flutterbyPixie, I miss the GardenYou have to learn to slow.Forget that.You get to fly.I have my shell.and strawberries http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2889855/ Did you hear the knuckle pop?Rat a tat tat    tatMight be too soon.Isn't it always?only a glimpse  wait for awhileseeds are growing http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2777789/ Knock on the door,  and I know they are out there.Waiting for another story.It takes more each time  a soul can only be stretched so farThe stories grow dim    but better than most http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2761977/ Standing around.  Nothing going on.Feeling the silence.Moment calls.Nothing contrived,  just a story.Personas change,  and so does the story,    but each time it was the time to tell. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2758121/ Silicone bundt muffinsWhatever you call the little cups.This season will be challenging.I might spend as much time delivering as cooking.And to be honest,  the dessert can define the meal.This year a lemon theme.A small lemon bundt cake,  touch of cinnamon,    topped with lemon c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2637538/ Bit stiff.Who let me sleep?  Not to mention the undignified position.Give me a moment.Really?It was only a few months!Fine.Where do I start?Why not?"We noticed the leaves.  New growth reaching for the sky.   Another rose growing..." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2636176/ bit of compensation drift from    another storyleft tendonStory 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one?""Really?    What did you do do this time?""Irish dancing."Luckily,  I was soon under sedation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2479763/ Nobody is watching.Quiet. Teaching Tortoise some moves. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2479369/ You find a title, next comes the story.Run with the challenge.Toe straining,  barely keeping contact.Pebble rolling.  Shifting beneath the nail.Balanced  moving with the currents twirlingReach out another toe,  and catch a shell drifting by,     maybe catch al.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2469469/ Oranges have another six weeks. Lemons around five.And?Violets are starting to bloom, Rose bush is recovering.And?You want me to say it?Yes.It is only a report!It stopped you.It always stops me.  Helps to take a breath.Strawberries are going to be off,  too much smoke in the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2469462/ Last slice.Tastes better when you wait.Compliments have been given.Guests have wandered away.Plates scraped,  scrubbed,     and left to dry.Putting them up will start the day.Have to use a spoon. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2469457/ Spinning inspirations.  I know.     What can a little spider do?Strand of positivity, just making a web,   and might let a fly go by. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2468316/ Takes a bit longer, but I feel.I take the time.Graze of a petal,  felt by eyes glancing away.Thorns only draw blood from those ignoring the prick. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2468312/ Friend caught me."Quit hearing all of the instruments."Hit me up the side of my head."Sing!" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2467905/ Another red sun.Superman is screwed.At least a bit more mortal. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2467893/ "This is ridiculous!",  said a tortoise to a Story."Tala, they are too young!""They need a laugh!""But this?"The Story pauses.Gives a long-suffering look.We both laugh.Glasses with furry eyebrows,   and a cigar.Tortoise takes a stroll. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2467889/ How?Once, was enough,   and what are the odds?"Wake,"  wait for it,"UP!"How do tell if a tortoise is an enraged?I mean it took some time to realize the difference from a turtle,  and both of them get a bit touchy,    so maybe we should move on."Taking you for a wal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2467792/ Quarters are the flashy try  big enough to catch the eyeNickles are a trick,  fingers learning to be slickPennies,     while cheaper,       shows your skills your have grown deeperDimes?  Best when past hand to hand.Mind if I take the quail's egg beh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2467243/ I will go past how a tortoise ordered solar lights From Publishers Clearing House.That is in the past.After berating Tala, moving him from his lingering conversation,   which he claims is with his muse,Finally.Peaceful colors slowly played across the Garden.Best to keep some from.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2467240/ This is going to take some timeThe touch is there, but still don't know the keys.Too early to tickle the ivory. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2464481/  seconds ticking,   up against the wall.Keep your hands clear,  don't say anything,   at all.Told to move on, no reason given, no explanation,  at all.Guess I'm lucky,  I walked  away,after http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2462586/ Hello.Hi?Sorry,  I'm not used to this. Don't care to draw attention. Just like doing my job.Take care of the orange trees, trim the suckers.Bringing back one of the rose bushes. Dog got overzealous,   so the rose recovers in the pot.Strawberries are a problem... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2462356/ Dragonfly lands on my shoulder."Looks a bit off.""Yeah.  Might have to break out the level.""Mind taking a look?'Dragonfly buzzes a bit away.Returns."Up 25 degrees.""Sounds right."Shape the earth accordingly. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2461637/ This might have been a mistake.I should have did a little more research, but it sounded like such a unique.....I know.Tap your forehead.So, on the appointed time,I meet my future.It smells of fresh baked oatmeal cookies, without the raisins.Hot Chocolate with a need for unlimited whip.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2356883/ Scales rustle behind me,  competing for the reply.Honestly, I should stop now.A title,  and I think it might be a compound sentence.Been put into a mood, and patience is waning.Tears falling from my eyes,  I scream my nameHOPE http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2323009/ Tala always says it, and I can't disagree.Easier to repeat their tales,  those shared by their trails.Rough around the collars, but the old man has a nose.   and something gentle.Always shares a story with eyes shaded. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2313580/ Seclusion weighs on the soulWaiting.Sorry.  Have to take a moment.You love them, but  never know.He even gives a grin as he passes.Doesn't appreciate all I do.Walks into the garden.Takes a seat.Yes, it has a stool.Hate the damn thing.Seems like a mockery.Glances over his shoulder.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2313574/ After dinner has always been storytime.  Sunlight sinking,   matching weary eyelids Gather together, knowing siblings,  and elders will need a hand  to bed.Some words are recalled, comfortable,but now,  and maybe once again,there might be a tale a touch n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2261530/ Tortoise takes a nightly stroll, an notices a new arrival.Garden is open.After a few minutes, reaches someone recognized."oh tala"Ramshackle stir of limbs tries, pauses, and finally draws together."Tortoise."The sustained dignity is amazing.Wounds opening, never quite healin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2178572/ Sip of hot chocolate.Nose lingers above the brim.Dwell in the simple things."Are you even awake?"Hide a smile.Slowly take my glasses,  and polish the steam away."Of course."The silence grows, and he knows what I am doing."Have you ever thought about meeting somewhere...."On cue, &nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2177815/ The question hangs in an unusually pleasant night's air."Long answer first?"Poor little guy.Wringing his little, red cap.Shift my shell."Better start with the short one.  Easier."So,  with no fanfare,  a basic fact is stated."They're f*****g morons."The Gnome's cap and jaw hit th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2177192/ It began with the cats.Having grown tired of their fragrant aroma,  I was left with one humane resolution.The flowerbeds will be covered with paving stones.Before anyone raises a cry in defense of a covered bed,  I will mention an interesting bit of information.This is California,  an.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2177187/ Forgive me Warner Brothers 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you might not have to talk,body moving sideways,  echoing the big bass.Quiet on my own.Four strings.Finger.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2173202/ Knowing my limited reflexes, a surly individual has become more bold.Sneaking into new territory, unaware of the surroundings."Gnome!"He freezes in place, hoping it might be another gnome."YOU!  The one behind the duck,    and clover!     Stand still, gno.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2173044/ Might as well get to the point. It takes me a little extra time to share a witty comment.Easiest way to put it, the last few words did me in.Bare with me.I might be a touch irritable.Nothing new, but maybe less controlled?Now, realizing some might take this for a blatant attempt .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jtrogue/2171753/ Mind if I sit? Being polite.Tired, and looking at the top of the barrel.Sorry, world does get a little heavy.Where was I?By yourself? Me two.Get it?  Sorry.I forgot.  You can't see the 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