http://slow.writerscafe.org/Colbywrites The original writings of author Colby en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775258796 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Life is funny, isn’t it?Seems like the harder it gets, When the weight of the world is on our shoulders, When we feel like we are drowning, Helpless and lost. Somehow, that’s when life is the best. It’s fucked up, isn’t it?Why do the best things in.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/2843244/ As the father of a two year old with another on the way, life can get pretty overwhelming. Turning back to writing to try to quiet the noise. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/2777651/ Tired of writing of the pastTired of words about darknessTired of trying to explain the painTired of scribbles about silence He just wants to shoutTo feel the importance he once feltTo know that he matters againTo know he has becom.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/1207485/ Did very little editing from the scribbles that began in my work notepad. This is just me letting it flow for the first in a long time...it's nice to write something again. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/1206934/ In Aug 2010 I was in a motorcycle accident that nearly killed me and shattered both legs. It was the most physically and mentally draining experience of my life. This was written 2 months afterword. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/616994/ 1/1/10 W.S. Day Lodge http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/498196/ What am I doing here?Where am I going?I'm stuck in a damn whirlpoolswimming for all I'm worthBut I can't fight my way out of the current.My arms are throbbing as I claw for the edge.Water falls in my eyes, blurs my visionas I look for someoneAnyone.Something to save meIn .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/450571/ June 19, 2008 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/371783/ Crumpled papers in a cornerInkless pens tossed against the wallHis hat hits the floorHis fingers drag through his hairEyes shutBack hunchedHe slams the notebook on the deskand screams in frustrationResigned he picks up the pen and begins to write Words flow Emotions.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/327228/ Pressure buildsHead ready to explodeLids droopVision blursMuscles lockFingers curlConvulsing on the floorMouth foamsmixing with bloodSweat drips from his wavy brown hairjoining the mixture on the hard tileBreath comes in gaspsHe coughs Clawing at the floorHe tries .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/327013/   Cries across an open roomVoices fading togetherA hundred part symphonyThe players unaware of their role He sits alone in the center of it allSilentWatchingListeningDrinking in the momentHe loves and hates itThe happiness all around himHides the pain insid.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/325450/ FearFear like he has never knownNot fear of deathThis is far worseLike jumping off of a cliff hoping he hits waterHis heart feels like its pushing out of his throatHe can't go back.He's commited.For good or bad he can't take it back. Why does he.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/325439/   A Notebook full of blank pagesand stubs from failed attemptsAgain the pen flows across a fresh pageMinutes later it hits the fire Running his hand through his hairA deep breathHe starts to write his frustrationsConfessionsFailuresAll his built up pain splashe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/325243/ The day awakens,exploding slowlyas the dawn approaches.Have they seen the way it glows?Long into dayand late into the afternoonit clings, awaiting the end. One day it will comeand sweep all this awayinto the next.Will I be ready for this moment?orWill my regr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/321776/ I sit in the quietand let it envelope me Darkness Finally I hear itThe sound closest to my heart Silence This grassy hill surrounded by a multitude of stars has become my sanctuary From what? As the faint whisper of the wind reaches .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/321770/ Splashes of color fade to grayas the sun slips behind forboding cloudsdarkness approachesbringing a new ominous beauty A sudden wave rushes over herA horrible and familiar presence Painful memories jerk her to realityShe starts to runLooks in horrorLonging for es.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/321767/ Footsteps fade awaytears splash the floorthe only sounds that escapethe darkness ...this love I have might kill me But I'll take it allif only to make it easier for youto spill a few less tearsI take your sorrowI crave your painMy greatest joy, your blissyo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/321765/ A fleeting glance back at the abyssI have just escapedThe past that I have overcome I feel a burning in my soulThe force inside me says to look ahead For the next challengeSearch for my oasis from the hells of this lifeBut something holds me hereIt clings t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/321754/ I wish that she could see into my heartHer face fills my mindthe beauty I  adoreI stare at her picture for hourswishing it would come aliveHer smile warms my soulHer eyes radiate her light Just talking to her I forget about timeas I float through this dreambut all .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Colbywrites/321752/