http://slow.writerscafe.org/Willow The original writings of author Gypsy Willow en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776026249 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Just thinking... Plus, I haven't written in a while (big surprise), so I decided to give it a shot... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/405602/ We all have our inner demons... How are some strong enough to fight them while others aren't? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/367400/ I couldn't sleep... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/367037/ She sits among twilights wonderNot knowing how life will unfoldShe prays now for some guidanceAs she tosses away all she knowsShe trades in the kisses of deamonsFor a heaven she hopes to be trueTo live a life she's never trustedYou see? She reveals herself for youShe sees you in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348761/ Softly spokenWhispered trueMy heart instructsAnd guidesEnveloped in greenHidden by treesShe lets my mindExpandShe opens my eyesShe strengthens my earsThis nature is allI can smellThe serene peaceOf earthy solitudeSecrets she rarelySharesI feel warm sunI tast.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348759/ Angels cloaked in mysteryRefusing to lead the waySitting deep in shadowsBiting back their fearsThey know what is waitingIf they ever spoke outSome things aren’t worthThis wretched immortalityThey forever melt into silenceTaking with them the truthThinking it may work miracl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348755/ Fearing wha's goodWith a need for perfectionImpossible goalsWith only Ana as friends. 15% Mutilating the canvasThat is our lifeCarving the painBleeding our tears. 1 out of 7 Cowering in fearOf their iron handeDreading the hateOf family ties.&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348752/ The ancient willow weepsThe stories of long agoShe holds on to the painWe are too weak to bear The brisk fall wind whispersSecrets we don't want to shareSlapping us in the faceWith bitter reality The pale full moon watchesAs we carry on with our livesPretending to b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348749/ I sit in amazementAs you play me yet againHow dare you act as ifYou actually give a s**tAnd then complainWhen I confideWhat’s it matter to youIf I perform my contritionIf I feed my deamonsIt’s my life to liveAnd you’ve more than provenI can’t always coun.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348746/ An initial mysteryOne in whichCannot be solvedIn silenceBut we fearTo have itAny other wayA secret to the worldAnd most timesTo ourselvesI'm left to wonderIf it's worth itIf it's realIf maybe I imaginedThe whole thingFor the mind is trickyIt makes one believeIn thin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348745/ The brilliant birdMajestic and immortalCatches aflameAnd from the ashesRises againOnly to takeA staggering breathAnd collapse againFor the final time http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348744/ Hammer in handHe rules the godsTo bring orderAnd shatter heartsWith endless egoAnd limited love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348743/ With agitationThe paper is crumpledThe pen is tossedWords will never againBe set freeTo roam a worldWith inferior inhabitantsWho don't knowAppreciation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348742/ Angels cloaked in twilightA mystery, or so it would seemWaiting beneath the WillowTo finally be set freeShe holds her breath 'til mornWrapped in the sweet embraceOf a wind that sings a lullabyeSo ancient is his faceShe looks out to the RiverHe sneaks along the shoreWhispering.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348740/ I hate having to move onThe what ifs will always haunt meBut you're the one who moved firstYou chose the easier routeAnd I support you stillStill each time I look at youI want you to knowI love youI love youAnd even thogh we'll never beYou're still in my heartI love youI lo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348737/ The smile she sportsIs harder to holdReality hitsThe truth is ice cold.She's falling behindShe's falling apartShe's losing her mindShe's losing her heart.There's nowhere to turnHer options are blockedHer friends are all goneThe gate has been locked.Her only resortShe .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348736/ I lower myselfYet againFor the momentarySatisfactionYou seem to giveAnd I want to sayThat you taste likeCigarettesBut that wouldRuin the moodAnd as muchAs I hateTo admit itPart of meNeeds thisNeeds youTo know that I’m okayThat I’m realThat I’m no.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348735/ The best of friendsShe's being calledAgainShe's already given upTo a silver habitShe sworeShe'd never againEmbraceBut that vowWas from a timeWhen the worldDidn't seemSo darkShe triedDid as GoddessInstructedAnd yetNothing goodResultedAnd she's confusedAnd she f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348730/ Wondering whatTomorrow shall bringShe doesn’t know whatTo expect The chance of a lifetimeYet she’s drowning in fearThere is a choiceShe has to make She can stand upFor onceTaking her lifeInto her own hands Or she .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348727/ Wake ye faeDance with usAmong the newlyBlooming petals May we playMay we laughAnd exchangeSweet secrets To come to trustEach otherIn the Mother’sLoving light May the Goddess blessAnd the God ProvideAs we enjoy.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348724/ A silver threadSecurely bindsThe soft pink lipsOf a maidenStill scarredWords can neverBe unleashedAnd lessons learnedMust be self taughtShe must letThe Spirit guide herShe must trustIn the purposeShe must dryThe tears that stainThe soft pink cheeksOf innocence.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348723/ My pens have dried upI cannot writeThe words to explainWhat I feel I’m standing on a bridgeAnd I cannot moveI’m holding my breathPraying the world won’t stop The world passes byYet I’m frozen in placeI cannot press pau.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348721/ Sweet and somberSolitudeShe doesn't know whatTo doSweet temptationsAre back againTrying to shatterHer worldShe rests her headAgainst the ancient oakHe sheilds her throughHis dying boughsHe holds her closeAnd though he triesThe thoughts can stillGet in...The ba.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348720/ I’m back here againIn my darkest cornersFighting the cruelest monstersAnd I don’t knowWhat to do Why can’t theyTake me awayFrom me? I can’t go on like thisI can’t cryEven though the tearsAre burning my eyes.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348717/ Jagged wordLaced in hateEyes that areSo frozen And through it allI say “Yes ma’am”Praying kindnessWill warm you And you don’t quite seeOr you don’t quite careThat the wounds you causeAre deeper than just the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348716/ Your threatsAnd your wordsAre so over usedThat I no longer fearTheir meaningIt's always the sameNot I that you blameBut you still try to shameThe monsterThat dwellsIn my soulSo I try hard to hideDeep down insideSo you don't have to feelThis painThat I know you are c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348715/ Sharply protrudingFrom beneath the peachy canvasOf this artistWho drawsWith a twistAre the rewardsShe longsTo seeSome quite visibleOthers in hidingHer goalIs to make themAppearInto thin airFor the worldTo seeFor the only artShe now .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348714/ "I'm back," she softly whispersAs she grabs my hand again"I was never far away"She holds me closeAnd we begin to tangoOne step forwardTwelve steps back"You're doing so perfectly"I nod and continueOn the path she has planned"You're getting ciose .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348711/ I've begun to break out of my writers block thanks to a wonderful friend. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Willow/348696/