http://slow.writerscafe.org/ICaithness The original writings of author Ian Caithness en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776040011 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A poem that seeks to explore the feature of cadence in literature and life as a representative of emotion. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/683601/ I'm not a fan of this poem but I thought I'd publish it for criticism. Be harsh. I know it is nothing compared with some of the pieces I have composed. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/272309/ Life is a wondrous virtue, so people often have told me. I have been told that life delights the masses. In this single moment, I have experienced what others have experienced a thousand times - happiness. It seems a strange statement. A gentleman has not experienced happiness? I can imagine the lau.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/269779/ People have often stated that light often guides us through the darkness - I have never understood such a statement. I found no light when the darkness came. I found nothing. Was this the purpose of life that I should be tormented, forced to submit to the darkness before the light did come upon me? .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/268575/ An inspired poem which reflects upon love, the dangers and the wonder that exists in unrequited love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/263930/ The gentleman is reflecting upon the past, considering the changes and the possibilities that come from it. It is clear that the gentleman is quite cynical. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/263526/ This poem was written when I was inspired to write by a good friend and forced myself to explore the true nature of the soul, or at least, my soul. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/263416/ This poem uses natural and cosmic imagery in order to explore the mind, a deep understanding of the mind combined with the elegance of Nature. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/262426/ The First Chapter, an exploration of love and life. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/262425/ This is the book written in first person perspective, reflecting upon life and the trials which come with it. It is intended to be both philosophical and deep, focusing on that which is not often seen in life. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/262424/ This is a heart-felt poem about all those who have both been affected and lost family during the Hitler regime between 1939-1945 in which Hitler killed over 6 million people solely because they were not of the 'Aryan' race. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/262420/ This poem was inspired by 'Blessed of Love for Life' by Lorraine Pearson. It is a direct contrast to her interpretation of the world and I perceive that it challenges some of her ideology whilst also reinforcing other parts. I hope you enjoy it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/262068/ This story is written in short instalments in order to make use of past/future references. The piece is intended to reflect the dangers and horrors of abuse and how it affects people's lives. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261914/ This poem, again, is a piece based on love. This has a positive outlook on love, though it can be condemning at times. Enjoy it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261911/ This poem was inspired by Robert Frost's 'Road Not Taken' which was written to reflect life, paths and choices using cosmic and natural imagery. I have attempted to do the same in this poem. I hope you enjoy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261910/ This poem was once written in quite a disjointed form but I reconsidered the structure and the grammar, revising it. The language remains the same and most of the lines continue to flow easily. Again, this is a poem of love and angst. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261909/ This poem is quite difficult to interpret; on some levels, it is intended to reflect trust, how it can be broken with such ease but it offers some hope. As poems often have different meanings, interpret it how you will. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261906/ This poem is reflective of the past; the pain, the angst and the turmoil which comes from painful, dark memories which are trapped within our unconscious state of mine. It is a battle which we must win, lest the consequences are grave. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261905/ This is a poem intended to reflect the angst of love, the trials and tribulations of a secret affair and a secret desire for something more. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ICaithness/261903/