http://slow.writerscafe.org/KOsborn The original writings of author SPINNING ON that dizzy edge en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776054735 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I look for you...  in a crowded room  in the stillness of my beating heart  in a restaurant - that was ours...I dream of you...  when the cool air comes in the window  when that dating commercial comes on  when I hear a song - that was ours...       .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/1395218/ What is worse - your man cheating on you or your best friend that lets it happen? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/1395187/ Words describe and words define Meanings change and meanings hidewithin what you just saidSilver tongued and silver shineGolden dreams and golden tineswithin a dizzy head.Talking it out and talking without careHurting the cause and hurt as you darewithin a finished placeReaching out with hope a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/1389638/ What is the answer - here in my headHeart races simply - it spins the bed        What is the reason - to feel so low        Heart answers simply - I think you know                    What is the purpose - here .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/1386230/ Should I stay or should I go http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/1374785/ You watched my sassy a*s walk in...my flirty windswept hair shining in the barlightand a teasing come over here baby grin....Aimed right at you.Ten minutes in, surrounded by my palswith drinks in hand, shaking and talking loudtelling stories of cool wild time talesEyes watching you.We're doing shots.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/885298/ Igrew upthat second childblessed with much joyuntil life took it awayYouchose himthat sad maninstead of your kidsbecause he brought you what?Hemoved instole our childhoodbeat our mother oftenthought it was his right. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/715510/ No space is mine...I am a reflectionof what he wants...Think he's holding on too tightI can hardly breathe.There is no sense of where he beginsand I exist...without him.Every thought is what pleases...himuntil my heart races and my ears hum.If I step away now...is it off a cliffor is there freedom b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/674013/ choicescauseoutcomes wordskill dreams life becomesempty heartsfeelbroken hopefailedspent timefeedsabsence trustfuckedjudgment goneliketea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/504888/ everything and nothingthe space that's in betweenwhere most of us liveon faith and sight unseen. everything and nothingwanting more and getting lessgiving up too soonlife builds a stressful test. everything and nothinggeared in too small a framegiant hoops, twiste.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/437940/ on the bikearms and legs around youhold tightsmiling, breathlesscareless dreams flysmells of leather, pine and sunshinemoving, pulsing, vibrantlike the world is all mine!on the bikemy heart beats into youtrusting like neversoaring cross space and timeknowing we're togetherc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/433029/ I am yours.... With you....a kiss is like the very reason I was given these lips  With you...seeing a new day together islike the sun rose for my smiling eyes With you...your arms around me feels like the safest place I've ever been With you...your laugh is .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/433020/ TodayI held my heartin the palm of my handturned it roundto see just where it needs to be.CoolLike a shiny apple or maybe a magic 8 ball.Closed my eyesAsked the questionIt said This is rightSo right. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/406294/ ONCE HE'S GOT YOU IN HIS SPELLYOU BEG FOR MORE AND LIVE IN HELLONCE HE'S GIVEN JUST A TASTESUCH SWEET TORMENTWHERE FINGERS TRACEONCE HE'S TAKENJUST HIS FILLYOU'RE NOT THE SAMEYOU HAVE NO WILL.     http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/404479/ It was amazing being held so tightagainst your beating heartso full of love and awesome strengthblending into my skin and my soul tonight.The stars above twinkled down in a bright displayof light and a magical sense of being there just for me.I will sleep like the very essence of you w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/400081/   Thought for a while that you might be THE missing piece inside of me...      Yeah, that little spark could make a flame      I'm thinkin now.... it was a shame... .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/380494/ answer to The Lady in White picture http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/378276/ Like pennies in a fountainLike cards into a hatLike wishes on a falling starIt comes right down to that...Giant leap of faithOutlined on a chartYou win and you loseThese games of the heart.    Kath Nehls2/2/09   http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/372392/ This cold and snow filled morningcame peeking in the windowadding colors of persimmon, gold and violet to sparkling white down below How blessed I feel to noticeSilent beginnings of this new dayHeld and awakened by the stillnessBeyond yesterday’s stormy dis.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/365834/ WHEN THE MOON IS FULLAND THE SKY IS PITCHAND THE AIR'S SO COLDTHAT THE STARS CALL YOU TO PULL THEM DOWNAND TO HOLD THEM CLOSEAND TO BRING THEM INTO THE WARMTH OF YOUR HOMETO THE BEAT OF YOUR HEARTTO THE SMILE IN YOUR EYESLIKE A GENTLE KISSON A SLEEPING BABEON A SILENT N.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/354966/ I wanted to know happinessoutside this darkened day.The sting of love unrealizedwon't quickly fade away. We came on strong.We burned out fast.Somehow I knew we wouldn't last This dance of timethat fades away.The lover's songto shades of grey But still t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/340414/ The stars were just right....and wood smoke lingers... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/327620/ Just a ponder... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/311054/ contest on a favorite topic!!! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/299040/   It’s All About Choice… Today I saw a flicker of a life that might have beenHad you simply been there to even hold my handIf you had done what you said you’d do...Vows, promises much less than true. A little piece of a life we plannedI cry .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/288605/ wow - when it hits you... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/287994/  “I love you” you saidAs you held my faceIn your so-powerful-but-sweet hands…With tears in your eyesWith a rasp in your voiceNot usually there. “I need you” you saidAs you showed me howIn your easy-to-be-you styleWith an ache to my core.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/287987/ Tears mix with the rain .... and the chill makes me feel more alive than ever... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/282911/ On a day like todayI hear your voice in the soundof the windand I feel your fingers on my face,against my hairand yourarms around meholding me tightas I'm little girl sadin a big girl worldwith rivers of tearsand a broken faceand empty armsYou can't replacethe broke.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/266104/   Newsflash,bulletin,SOS...I didn't learn my lesson from the last time...So, you will repeat this folly until you get it rightsaid Fate. Wake up,look alert,It's what it is...Be sure they are done with the last one they lovedbefore th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/266090/ I woke up this morningwith sheet marks on my faceTwisted blankets, pillows tossedthrough trails of dreams could traceMust have stretched and delved and rolledinside this safest place. Last night's dreams, like last night's bookweren't gently pushed asidefrom bed that is a swee.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/258515/ I DON'T ALWAYS LISTENI DON'T BEHAVEYOU ASKED FOR LOVEAND SO I GAVEAS MUCH AS YOU WANTEDMORE THAN YOU DESERVED.CONSIDER THISUNIQUELYSERVED. I DON'T ALWAYS LISTENI DON'T CONFORMTO WHAT YOU WANTAND SO I'M TORNSO MUCH IS SPENTCOMPLETEDPERFORMANCE OVERYOU'RE.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/258056/ Something a friend said got my brain going on a near-summer rite of passage that happened just about every June of my childhood.  There was a local supermarket that gave you points for good grades that could be turned in for tickets at a nearby amusement park.  Amusement Park - haha - back.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/255116/ Do you    make an anniversary of         something that broke your heart                handed it to you - all tied up with blue papers    &nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/255098/ Perhaps if I sit real still and listenI can hear the sound of the grass growing. Perhaps if I listen to them sing long enoughI will recognize the song the birds are singing. Perhaps if I watch the spot where the first jonquils grow each SpringI will see them push up thr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/246624/ A challenge to my pedestrian brain.... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/245370/ Mrs. Friday has a family....who has been looking for her for 8 yrs. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/244121/ While you analyzewhile you bouncewhile you considerwhile you decidewhile you examinewhile you figurewhile you gatherwhile you hatchwhile you idealizewhile you judgewhile you kick it around......while you lamentwhile you mopewhile you need more and more and morewhile you o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/244104/ faith lost tried hard to trust you What did I expect? Look inside yourself -there's no soul. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/244095/ for M http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/239732/ There is a lady that I always just called Mrs. Friday because that is how I saw her and when I saw her. It started out about 5 yrs ago when she was looking for some change and I just said, I don't have change but I have this buy one get one coffee thing, would you like one... and well, long story sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/237231/  I like to think that every day I'll grow from what I do and things I know a lesson shared a story read a kindness given or a crust of bread when given with love doubles..... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/237189/ Is that a bud, is that a bird, is that spring coming, don't laugh at me -I think I heard?Spring knocking.... My eyes are open, my ears are peeked,I've been inside FOREVERcan Spring start this week?Grass growing... I see kids out there riding bikes,skating, running.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/235781/ Inspiration... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/230619/ Dance with me,hold me in your arms and in your heart.Make me smile.Feel love for me in every partof all we have left here to gain.In love we'll searchoutside the painnot caused by usbut times beforewe knew or held each other. Simply say,Let's be right for each otherLet.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/230601/ I don't do well with patienceI really suck at wait.....  wait - this is one of the ones I lost back in FEB 2008  I will try another time maybeI think - it's lost to fate  ***  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/223658/ Sat with my open hands togetheron my lap - fingers curled and stillempty hands - holding empty plansthought of you on this winter daywhen being a mom is my toughest standI missed your guidance sorelyBut whyI couldn't say. There is a piece of meforever lost - it needed you... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/223603/ What does it cost for:An ounce of - I want you in my life?A spoonful of - you look nice today?A pinch of - no one makes me laugh like you?A cup of - let's do this together?An inch of - it feels good to be with you?A touch of - that thing you did last night - well, can we do it again?A .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/222031/  I listened then to lies from you you promised more things you would do Locked inside of grampa's trunk "it's only beer, I'm not a drunk".  Your little kids I held  away&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/218014/ New - because ..... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/KOsborn/217970/