http://slow.writerscafe.org/Snowy2681 The original writings of author Paula M. Potter en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775976096 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Rip my soul out with your barbed wordsBite my lips and make them bleedKnock me down to my kneesTell me those lies you always sayTake my beauty and let it fad awayYour dark empty heart echoes like a caveDrive me down into the cross you bearShame me for the smile I wearFor one f*****.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203599/  The walls of my existence are paper thin.They bare beautiful water color paintings of joy and sadness.As I caress the window covered in condensation. The icy liquid slides from my finger tips to my wristI lay back against my pillow and think of you.I remember our kiss in the rain w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203598/ I live in a quiet town, and I have lived here all my life. I pride myself in making the best cookies around. Aside from the normal holiday cheer that fallows me this time of year I get a cretin glee out of entering and I have you know winning the Christmas Cookie Queen competition. I try to be a h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203592/ WRATH( IRA ) WRATH BURNING IN OUR CHESTSMOLDERING IN OUR MINDSINDESCRIBABLE FRUSTRATIONEMOTIONS TURNING INTO ASH AND DUSTTAKING US DOWN AN JAGGED PATHOF HATE AND VENGEANCEDIRECTION IS LOSTAS WE SPIRAL AWAY FROMHOPE AND REASONTHE RAGE SO STRONG IT DISTORTS THE LIGHT.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203586/ WE CLOAK OUR FLAWS IN BLANKET OF DENIAL*                   WE MUST NOT LET OTHERS SEE WHAT IS HIDDEN BENEATH*A GRAND ELUSION FOR ALL TO SEE*PRESENTED IN A BOW FOR THE UNIVERSE*KEEPING OUR FEEL.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203583/ Sloth( acedia ) Sloth the numbness wraps aroundAs we slide into idlenessSlowly hypnotizing us into believingDay to day things are not worth the effortPreferring to slide into the groundAnd letting the worms do the workMotivation is goneDrifting away into the embracing vo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203580/ Lust( luxuries )   lust pools up inside like a sticky lake of heatA desire that can not be quenchedRisking health and reputation to satisfy the carnal desiresAnimal desire swaying the strongest resolveThe embracing and many sensations keeping you in bondageThe .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203579/ Gluttony( gula )  Gluttony consuming without an endMaximum consumptionAn intake that subduesNo paralyzesSickening self to fill a voidthat can never be satisfiedFilled with worldly materialFeel it growing insideThe mass pulling you downHunger thriving as it des.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203577/ Envy  It is the disease that infects our soulsA beautiful emerald that draws us into the tangled vinesSo busy craving what others haveWe do not realize our own demiseAs we choke on the want of what our friends haveA phantom being chasedBut can never be caughtIt thrive.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203574/ Avarice( avaritia ) Avarice raining down on usAn insatiable thirst for wealthGnawing at our insidesDevouring from withinas our pockets are linedMORE is the cryWe are possessed by more moneyMore cars more wealth more powerGrabbing it with both hands till they bleed&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/203573/ Jack sat quiet his head in his hands listening to the loud music of his next door neighbors’ joyous party. As he downed another shot of Tequila the noises of the celebration only made things seem even worse. There had been a horrible fire in the kitchen at work and until it could be thoroughly.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Snowy2681/185123/