http://slow.writerscafe.org/sylviachika The original writings of author Sylvia Chika en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776019038 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15  Billy, let’s be kindGood hearts we’ll findLet’s renew our mindsWe’ll make merry and dineIt will all be fineHey!Do not check the time!I have no desire to hear the clock chimeThere’s no hurryI’m not sorryThere is.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2120101/ Behind the curtainsThere was real lifeBehind the curtainsShe cried real tearsBehind the curtainsThere were real problemsBehind the curtainsHer smile faded away Behind the curtainsThe spotlight was nonexistentBehind the curtainsNo claps were heardBehind the curtainsHer reflection stared at herBe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2060306/ I have no timeStop botheringme!I have no timeI’ll see youtomorrowI have no timeWhy do you keep asking?I have no timeLet’s postpone thevisitI have no timeI’ll see you someother timeI have no time……I really don’t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2057935/ She triedShe tried so hardNot to make a mistakeShe covered all her flawsPacing through life on tipped toesTrying so hard not to make a mistakeBut that in itself was the mistakeShe was meant to liveShe was meant to loveShe was meant to jumpShe was meant to play.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2054678/ Shereeked of itShe flaunteditShedisplayed itShesold itSEX!Clad inprovocationGlowingin her tradeShecalled her buyersWith provocativesoundsAndsinful gesturesShe luredthem outFrom streetcornersTheycrept outFromtheir homesTheysneaked outFrombuildingsTheyrolled outHerbuy.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2045798/ You promised me!You said it last week“This is the last time.”You promised me!But here you are againCreeping in the darkKnocking on my doorWhile daddy sleeps so deeplyAnd mummy sleeps so sweetlyNo one in sightJust you and IHere you are againAsking for a drinkFrom a well you don’t ow.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2028712/ Give me a little sunAnd I‘ll give you rainbows Though the storm threatensAnd the thunder roarsThough the hurricanes invade your peaceAnd you seem to have lost it all Give me a little sunAnd I‘ll give you rainbows Though the doctors poke your skinAnd the needles cause you t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2014045/ I don’t want to say goodbyeBut I have to say goodbyeI see you slipping awayFading awayAs this illness pulls you closerInto its cold embraceI see youBut I don’t see youEverything seems surrealIf only I could have five more yearsA little more time wi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/2007166/  Tell me whyWhy you sit in the shadowsWhen the light is right in front of you Why you choose to fade awayWhen you can shineBrighter than the stars in the sky Why you wither awayWhen you can bloomAnd stay beautiful like the rose flower in my .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1997156/   A thousand petalsWine and chocolatesPerfect!Always perfect!Perfect to meNever perfect to youA hundred proposalsAnd a hundred no’sA thousand nights of tearsHeartbreaks and regretsTormented thoughts from all your no’sWhy “no”?What’s wrong with me?And once agai.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1984337/   When?When did we throw caution to the wind?Living life with no careUnconcerned about the distance between usThe silenceThose conversations that should have happenedWhen?When did we become strangers?   This was never the planIt all started out so wellNow, it’s slo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1975205/ Take me to your secret placeLet me abide under your shadowAs I drink in your beautyShaken by your gloryI worship!Intoxicated by this loveSweet and fillingTrue and untaintedYOU!You are love!You are Lord!I ponder on this love storyAll I see is the crossThe nailsThe painAnd then the gloryOh, my best lo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1961091/ Clothed in whiteNot deadNot in HeavenNot even at my weddingFar from itAll in whiteRunning down the hallwaySearching for the exit doorOverdosed on drugsStaring at faces so unfamiliarLaughter as loud as thunderInsanity all around meRunning as fast as I c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1953570/ Web of sinWeb unseenEvil done in the darkLeaving hidden marksSoftly doneGuilt goneConscience soldTruth untoldThings hidden in a closetMore awards to collectNo one needs to knowAs long as it doesn’t showManipulating mindsA curtain they hide behindShowing off artificial halosDangerous fellows!Th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1948333/ He could hear themThey screamed his nameHe shiveredHe looked aroundHe saw no oneHe could feel their presenceHe could hear themHe cringedOne had a shrill voiceTwo whisperedThe others were deep groans It sent shivers down his spineHis eyes were wide openHe looked around in horrorWhy was he hearing the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1942064/  A little loveA little careA little foodA little of what you haveJust a little to quench this thirstA little, my dearI see you complain of that which you haveI hear you complain that it’s not exactly what you wantIf only I could have just a littleIf only I could sip a littleTo quench .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1935530/  “Listen”Here I am“Listen”But I’m hereI hear you“Listen”I’m listening!“Listen”I’m listening!!!“No, you are not. Listen”I don’t understandI’m hereI’m listening!Ok. I’ll be quiet for a minuteSpea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1928432/ Cut the quill…spill the ink…bleed the words…stain the sheets.Let it flow! Let it flow!By Sylvia Chikasylviachika@gmail.comhttp://sylviachika.blogspot.com/http://sylviachika.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/sylviachikablogInstagram: @sylviachikawritesBBM Channel: C002F2845T.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1925898/ Let me weepLet me weep that I may be satisfiedThat I may flush out this pain deep withinDeep within my heartThis pain that causes me to…ohhhh!This pain!Birthed from betrayal, loss and griefLet me weep!Let me weep and rid myself of this filthI don’t wi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1921798/ She tore the envelope openAnd she readSuddenly the clock stoppedEverything around her felt nonexistentShe couldn’tthinkAll she could see was his faceHer hands went numbAs the paper fell to the groundMemories playedLike a movie being fast-forwardedShe s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1916069/ Little Writer GirlI see your painYou sit in the shadowsYou pour out your heart in inkYour sheet is filledYour lips may be pinkBut you speak no wordsAll you do is sink!You sink into an abyss of sorrowYou glance at the mirror and see anotherA wrong reflection!.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1913563/ Search for me if you wishGreat and sound words I’ll teachA path to truth I’ll leadI’ll pull out the weedsTo give you counsel so pricelessAll because of me you’ll be fearlessSee how you glow in the darkI’ll make you leave a markThey might .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1907245/ Renewal of vows http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1905830/ He had her just wherehe wanted herNaked and helplessHer lips were quiveringHe could smell her fearIt smelled like “prey”He could smell himselfHe smelled like “lust”Stunk like sin!But he didn’t careHe saw her lying on thefloorS.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1891466/ I WILL SIT AND WAITCOS I KNOW YOU ARE NEVER LATEYOU ARE BEAUTIFULOH! MY HEART IS FULL…FULL OF YOUR LOVEFILLED WITH PEACEOH! SUCH BLISS!I’M SURE YOU LOVE MEI’M SURE YOU WANT MEJUST AS I AMOH, HOW I LOVE THEE!JUST LOOK AT ME…FRO.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1888218/  A soldier’s farewellHeaven’s gainHearts brokenWords unspokenA heavenly welcomeFor a job well doneGreat rejoicing in heavenBut the hearts of mortals are heavyA hurricane of memoriesThe pain in our hearts……oh the pain!.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1886152/  She gave a lot of excusesSo many reason why…Reasons why she couldn’t tryShe would sometimes cryMake a sceneAnd go back to her life of sinCheating herselfAnd nobody elseShe thought she was smartAnd she would tell them this and thatShe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1879795/  The enemy at close rangeLoyalty sold for a piece of meat, a coin or a good dose of gossip The enemy at close rangeA friend with evil intentionsSearching for loopholes The enemy at close rangeEmbraces you with a smileHelps you clean your gun.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1873111/ As the dust settles on your windscreenI appearI’m here!I’ll write you a harmattan letterYeah, that’s me!If I wish to be naughty,I’ll draw you a caricatureI’ll write you a love messageOr maybe I’ll instruct you,“Wash me!”“Dust me!”“Cle.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1869430/ I mean you no harmI just want to soothe the pain like a balmAnd cause you to be calmHere, take my handLet’s sit here and listen to the bandLet’s watch them play our favorite songOh…it’s been soooo long!They play music so goodIt feeds my soul like foodHere we are at nightList.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1868162/    Keresimesi (Christmas)Jesu Kristi (Jesus Christ)The reasonThe reason why we celebrateThe reason for the seasonA King so greatThe birthday that causes all to uniteFriends and family we inviteA day of loveA season of loveGift givingBusy kitchensCarol singingAnd great thanks w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1867290/ Like a predatorHe’ll watch youHopingWaitingKnowingKnowing you’ll give inAnd then he’ll feedHe’ll feed off your emotionsYour thoughtsYour rageYour hostile opinionsHe can predict your responseYears of watching youYour fragile .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1866324/   Everyonewoke upButhe never woke up!Theywent to workButhe never woke up!Theycame back from workHenever woke up!Theywent to bedHenever woke up!  Theywoke up againHenever woke up!Theywent to work.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1851687/  Once on a missionWith a map and a visionBut now missingLife goes on They sail onNo helpNo landNo food Sailing upon deep watersWatching the sharks wait patientlyCircling around like hawks watching their preyOn their knees, the soldiers pray Shaky handsHard and cracked lip.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1847434/ Don’t tell me to be calmNot after years of the palmYears of running away from your palmAnd then I see it coming againDon’t you dare tell me to be calm!I am no fool!Your cup is full!I’m no longer going to play the victimNot with all these scars within.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1845355/  She was no ordinary girlBut they had no clueThey stepped on her toesAnd laughed at her dreamsThey called themselves her foesAnd moved against her in teamsBut they were unawareSo unawareThat…...She was no ordinary girl  He was no ordinary boyBut they had no clueHe was mocked ab.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1842707/  Oh, snap!Have I been taking a nap?Wake up! Wake up!It’s almost my birthdayWhat can I say?!Another year of great thingsAnother year of big winsAnother chance to fly highAnd bid failure goodbyeIt’s almost my birthday!Some might call it, my cake-dayOh well!My story isn’t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1838855/ She needed a drinkShe needed to quench this thirst The bartenders were nowhere to be foundShe had too many dependentsThey all looked up to her for everythingThe burden was muchBut she never complainedShe gaveShe gaveShe gaveShe never complained She never spoke a word untiltoday “I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1836373/ I need to goPlease don’t say noI’ll be backBut not right nowI’ll be awayBut not for too longLet me sing you one last songA song that will make you smileI really want to be with youBut I can’t take you with meThe storm would hit me so hard if I doPlease don’t cry!I know&.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1835101/ Lost Identity http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1824551/ It was duskThey were in a hurryPaul, John, Jake and LarryThe darkness was creeping inThey lifted the earthCovering the last piece of evidenceA wicked bunch of rebelsYoung and foolish they wereThey smiled at themselvesMission accomplished!Deeds buried!Oh, h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1820119/ I’ve heard all you’vesaid…I’m touchedYour heart feels squashedDon’t let your spirit becrushedJust let the pain bewashed(Upset) Oh…I’m doing itagain!This disguise I mustsquash  They hurt you every time.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1814856/ An advice to yourself http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1810221/ In the twinkle of an eyeThe story changedThe story I loved to tellThe story everyone loved to hearA storybook filled with pretty picturesA story so perfectA story so rareEnvied by allIn the twinkle of an eyeIt all changedYou didn’t wait for me to say goo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1807332/ I still hear you singSweet memories it bringsYour kind eyes filled with loveSweet tales you loved to tellTo speak and make me smileNight time jokesOh! I used to laugh so hardAnd watch you laugh as the tears travelled down your cheeksHow time flies!I just wrote you a poem…last year…&hel.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1799114/ ' In a world filled with so much sorrowBe the pen that writes a happy taleBe the eyes that sees the good in peopleBe the nose that appreciates the pleasant smell of blooming flowersBe the mouth that speaks kind wordsBe the lips that spreads the Good NewsBe the hands that give to the needyBe the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1795071/  She bickeredHe laughedIt was harmlessShe was cuteIt didn’t make him love her lessNo one was hurtNo frown in sight“It had no roots……Of course not!”Or so he thoughtSo she bickered and bickered She bickeredHe giggledIt still seemed harmlessHer fingers she wigg.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1791622/   Even when it all seems established and fruitfulDon’t let pride creep inEven if you are swimming in a pool of emeralds and pearlsDon’t let pride creep inEven when you are sliding through life with all yourtrophiesDon’t let pride creep inEven when you’ve d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1786789/ The Block between my pen and paperThe Block between my heart and my mindThe Block that won’t just let me beThe Block...The Intruder!Invading my perfect world of inkHow I hate The Block!Annoying and intrusive it is!The Block every writer dreadsThe uninvited guest.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1781699/ Hey Poke!Yes, you!I can see your nose in my businessI’m not trying to be disrespectfulBut, I can see your noseOh, it’s so big!Don’t act surprisedEveryone knowsLook, there’s no place for your nose hereYou can’t park it hereThis is .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/sylviachika/1774944/