http://www.writerscafe.org/Shimmerbliss The original writings of author Shimmerbliss/CAF en-us Copyright 2013 Aresta Enterprise LLC 1371647305 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 She sleeps... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1071820/ A bit of indulgence prompted by my friend Shelley Holt-Lowrey and her story "Laundry Day". http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1071554/ Sometimes it feels like it would be easier to take all the blame on yourself just to keep the peace..but that is a very high price for peace. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1070412/ Sorrow flows from my eyes... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1056287/ A lingering memory... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1055888/ ...a sugar substitute that leaves a bitter aftertaste... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1039416/ "My scars have taught me lessons, I should have learned by ear..." http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1038529/ The knight has fallen to himself, the damsel has left the tower and sees reality eye to eye, the Kingdom mourns the death of Illusion.Onceunder Illusion's reign,mere men became knightsand warrior women -daring to expose their almost hardened hearts,believed themselves to be wan.. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1037984/ "My world is small, yet so full of precious, beautiful things..." http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1037969/ I will see past the to do's today. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1037965/ A Word Acrostic - Inspired by Helena's Blue Rose Cafe http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1037549/ ~*~I was branded by youwith a cross and a spear -a cross for the faith,a spear for the fear...whispers so wanton,your kisses so cruel -I believed in you then,but I was a fool.~*~ http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1037023/ Finally we have a hint of Autumn...but it's just a hint. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1037017/ "That fear rattles its cage at the back of my mind..." http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1030304/ Some things you don't understand, until you do. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1030270/ Just sitting and being in the early evening quiet. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1030109/ For the women of my family. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1029990/ Pretty strange stuff for UFOAuthor's Chinese Take Out Poetry Contest. This is mostly fiction ;/ http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1029784/ Inspired by an article on CNN.com about a man trying to create a Bigfoot sighting. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1029572/ For my sisters, my daughter, my nieces, and all. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1029335/ ~*~ Please stop and get some wine tonight    and bring it when you come.                      I'm feeling rather low, and think I'd like to savor some.           Don't ask me what is on my.. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1026869/ A memory from childhood long ago... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1026279/ You have to play to win. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1024126/ I do not want to be a child again... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1023975/ Love can be a struggle. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1022617/ Should I expect nothing? http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1021979/ I didn't see that chip on your shoulder... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1021700/ It's a set up. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1021599/ Go ahead...run away... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1021590/ Stunned,disappointed,socked againfrom being too accepting,too thoughtful,too involved,too- too.I'm just a big earsitting on big shoulders...the willow could learn a lesson from me.but , then, even the willowcan crack.I'm bending over backward.. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1021098/ For contest - HELENA'S BLUE ROSE CAFE - Tovli's Ten Revisited Contest write a 40 word poem using all words in order. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1020494/ How can you love me if you won’t taste the flavor of my soul? http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1019650/ http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1019500/ It's all relative to perspective... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1019489/ If only wishing made it so... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1019484/ I want to believe... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1017611/ There are some things the heart knows... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1017600/ This sadness is a ragged tooth... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1017288/ Desertedquiet stoneThe weedsa living shroudOrnate housesknow no voiceonly the cold whisper of the windAlong the gables pigeons shivera fenceof feathered bodiesThey risespirits from the tombas if an unseen residenthas stepped out http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1017285/ Acrostics http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1017231/ A sort of nature poem... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1017202/ Through my tearsanother watery face splits from yours.Fraternal frownspush me back -Did you think you needed help to break my heart?I am outnumbered two to one.Four onyx eyesglare at meas if I have committed some crimeof which I am unaware.M.. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1016984/ I write ofbroken wings,tales of flight,struggling fluttersearching for light. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1014417/ The sound of the banddrifts to megiven carriage by lake waterand the summer air.It's a concert all my ownas I sitsurrounded by creaturesonce strays, now beloved.We are a strange audience here.I imagine the campers     and the booze,     an.. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1014408/ It's an ink blot test, you know,these stains I've splashedon the page.What you seeunmasks me,and, yetsays so much about you.I squeeze...like toothpaste almost gone,like acrylic paint on my palette,like an infected wound needing to be lanced.Is it beauty?Is it ointme.. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1014392/ This dark flurry... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1014216/ Not what you'd expect. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1013518/ Gravity is a curse... http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1013171/ A sort of story poem...but it is true. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1010352/ One for my generation. http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Shimmerbliss/1008272/