http://slow.writerscafe.org/c10uds The original writings of author Ruth en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775934720 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 “We can drink until we drown”I heard him sayWith a hint of southern drawl.But when you see your reflection Staring back at you from a glass almost Half drunk, do you feel more alive, Or numb? And when you drown, what Then? Do you rise the next day or learn how&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/c10uds/3120262/ Whenever I come homeI have to get used to Silence againLike he’s an old friend I haveTo get reacquainted withAnd shift in my chair withThe awkwardly empty airThat hangs between our wordsAs we try to remember what we used to say to Make things less uncomfortableSometimes I get on my phoneA.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/c10uds/3120261/ When we first discover loveIt’s a little awkward.Everyone watches from the outside laughingAs if we’re a toddler learning to toddleAnd then we stumble and fall and start to cryAnd everyone chuckles because at least we triedAnd we were cute when we fell and cute when we cryBut it’s .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/c10uds/3120259/