http://slow.writerscafe.org/Puck The original writings of author Kristen en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776046077 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 D****t, I fell in love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/2035678/ Your grip on me seems everlasting,I’m not sure I will survive.The poems from years ago were filled with pain,But this is something I couldn’t contrive. Years ago liquor hardly pierced my skin,And I knew I was in control.But two years later, plus some chan.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/1788678/ Inhibitions: there for a reason, it seems,Acting out what you only saw in dreams,Tearing apart your core at the seams,But God knows it’s a nightmare.One encounter too many,The mild innocence of twenty,Craving to possess the charisma of Jenny,But God knows she’s .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/1788618/ Reflecting on my early-mid teens today... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/1332776/ “…I’ve never quite been able to rid myself of the fear of being alone. It’s an innate feeling. I don’t think it ever goes away. But it’s made me who I am today, and for that, I am grateful.” Meggie RoyerI put on a brave face, most of the time. Or at le.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/1332698/ A short piece I wrote recently. You can also find it on my blog, uglydays.us. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/1274481/ It's been a while... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/1140064/ Short little collection of my thoughts today. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/728942/ A mask obscures my soulFrom the moment I wake up.Showing emotions is a weakness;But my composed image is a fallacy.I fear rejection from a corrupt society,Opinions matter more than my health.And the thing about life isThat I just can't seem to live.My tongue is burdened with gossip,My mind is filled.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/622784/ “Now I lay medown to sleep,I pray the Lordmy soul to keep,And if I shoulddie before I wake ---” Sleepdoes not comfort me,Theuncontrollable darkness does not ease.Ido not understand why I cannot see,Justlet me breathe, my God, please!&nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/616611/ Ittook only one moment,Onerash, hurried decision,Andthen you were gone.Aforce, silent and irrepressible,Inthe seemingly harmless daylightTookyou, carried you away from me;Neverto return. Thecar: a metal deathtrapAndoh, how those words ring t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/616604/ Part 3 to my series; Betrayal, Moving On, and now, Replaced. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/611780/ The transformation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/601696/ How sad, eh?I'm turning 16 exactly one week from today, and since I'm going away for the weekend and I'm busy the rest of this week, I decided that this will be my last chapter in this book. I'm excited to turn 16, as it's one of the "big ages", like 18 and 21. I can't wait to get my drivers pe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/595930/ "Moving on, is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard.” - Dave Mustaine http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/584895/ There's so many wars we fought,There's so many things we're not,But with what we haveI promise you thatWe're marchin' on,We're marchin' on. And most of those wars are the wars inside our mind. I'm one of those fighting an internal war this week... the war of deciding what to write. If y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/584882/ Your eyes were half-closed when the darkness claimed you,It was a sad event, wouldn’t you agree?Oh, how it must have felt to have your eyes glaze over,Or perhaps being numb was the most horrific part? I do recall my own passing,What happiness it brings to remember now!Leavin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/579947/ You're just a sad song with nothing to say About a lifelong wait for a hospital stayAnd if you think that I'm wrong, This never meant nothing to you... My newest song obsession, Disenchanted by MCR (of course). Anywho, I figured it was time for an update and stuff. So, something concer.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/579856/ We all fall short of glory,Lost in our fate.- 30 Seconds to Mars, "Closer to the Edge" No truer words have ever been spoken, or in this case, sung. How many times have you acted selfishly for your own gain? Everyone tries to claim that they are selfless, that they always put others.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/570569/ Cold prickles of fear,Skin burning in shame,I can't have you near,I can't take the blame.You said you didn't want me,You said I hardly mattered,That was the keyTo having my heart shattered. Now you have moved on,Now you have forgotten,I feel so withdrawn,All I can feel i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/570562/ A familiar feeling creeps into your heart,Hot flushes of pain take over all senses.Every heart beat seems like effortAnd each breath barely rattles out.Understanding is not an option,Talking? Unbearable.The last thing you want to do is see their wretched face again.So much hurt that you're numb,So m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/567932/ You know what they say: write what you know best. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/567920/ Finally it's summertime! I got out of school yesterday, so I'm officially a junior now - time flies! Now I can totally focus on writing new stuff for you guys. If you haven't already, go read my new poem that I literally wrote five minutes ago, "The Search". Hopefully you guys like it!So, what am .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/564697/ Just trying to find my place. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/564693/ It's a question I've often thought about, and often never come up with an answer. I think it's a question that many people stuggle with every day. In my opinion, a person cannot really answer "who am I?" because there are too many answers. You can respond with your name, say you are a sister, daught.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/553113/ Feels like I haven't written in ages.Truth be told, I've been busy... what else is new? I just finished writing a 7 page paper for my english class and I have yet to finish the remainder of my weekend homework. I've decided that until the end of the school year (June 17ish) I'm turning off read re.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/549726/ The shadows beneath my eyesBetray the weeks of sleepless nights,Concerns voiced about my appearanceHave made me all the more haggard.  All of a sudden the realm of societySeems corrupt and beyond my mind,While the rest of the world sleepsI remain awake and alert in the darkness... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/545845/ Give me back my inspiration. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/543508/ I feel like I haven't been on WritersCafe in years, though I have been very productive this weekend. I completed my contest, put up a new poem, and read 54 read requests! Anywho, back to the matter at hand. I've been feeling a lot happier lately, and I mean a lot. Which is a good thing, right? Right.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/543483/ Title really has nothing to do with this post, haha. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/540063/ A midrash/short story I had to write for my Theology class. It's easier to understand if you've read 2 Samuel 11 in the Bible, but it's not imperative that you read it. Enjoy! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/539569/ Dreams only last for a night...I would know.I look around nowadays and it seems that all of my friends have boyfriends. When/how did this happen? In society we are so surrounded with ideas of love and romanticism that now I'm feeling a little left out and, quite frankly, pathetic. I read books, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/536645/ Not my best, but I hope you enjoy it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/533553/ Don't know what to do. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/533548/ A poem similar to my earlier piece, "Life of Lies". About abuse, sorrow, and suicide. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/530646/ An experience with the Devil, inspired by my friend's poem a little bit. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/530624/ I'm trying to decide my next step in life, more specifically, on this website.I feel a tad unaccomplished. Yes, I've received a lot of kind reviews that praise my work, etc., and I appreciate that more than you can ever believe. Heck, I'm only 12 reviews away from receiving a Top Writer badge! I c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/530472/ Recent decisions and isolation have bound me, and I finally managed to translate it into poetry. Enjoy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/527347/ Needed to vent. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/527329/ As the title indicates, I'm feeling a little down. Well, down is an understatement. You see, I've recently discovered something about myself: when I read about others' problems, especially depression, I can always hand out this great advice on how to overcome it and stabilize their life, but when it.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/524775/ Chapter 9. :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/523599/ This was written for an assignment for my English class, and, as promised, here it is! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519895/ The final blog post of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519321/ The seventh of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519318/ The sixth of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519314/ The fifth of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519311/ The fourth of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519308/ The third of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519304/ The second of 8 past blog posts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519298/ 1 of 8 past blog posts becomes Chapter 1 of 15 Years. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Puck/519295/