http://slow.writerscafe.org/heytony The original writings of author Tony Hwilka en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776048221 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/407450/ contest 10/60 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/406832/ For Helen's poetry contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/396112/ contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/393695/ Awaken by the bugle                    shadows dwellemerging through                     raven fog.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/393073/ Is full of dreams and I believe lifean illusion - place our souls live -purpose of living in the moment Minutes become hours faster and fasteras earth spins  counter clockwise and the time comesmy soul has no purpose or place to dwell I shall wrap myself in a blanket -.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/392331/ Growing along the shores of Floridatheir seedlings -- bright and greenresembling lima beans But of course we know they're notyet the birds and fishgather among the roots to feastand man goes for the fish http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/387877/ contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/380870/ Not knowing when the dawn will finally cometo earse the shadows of my fearwisk away demons embedded in my mindcomsuming sanity I once held  dearIn the morning light I shall wave goodby to themmuddling over and over again repeatedly as I wait  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/372684/ Toli's contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/331927/ As I make my path through the forestClimb the rugged terrain of the hightest mountainTears frozen to cheeks blending with ice matted beardOn arriving I will have my arms extended overheadWaiting -- you will reach and pull me up I have a dream I'm focused onA dream of you and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/325844/ There're places I've never beenThat I'd really like to seeand people that I've never metThat means a lot to me Their stories that I'd like to telland songs I'd singOf Capetown in the winter timeand Bordeaux in the spring Of Boston in the summerand Rangoon in the fall.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/325082/ Just a thought http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/323473/ One thing about being elderly and alone all you have is your memories. 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Those were the daysWhere have they gone?.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/319615/ At crack of dawn I awake                         find you goneNote left under tissue boxThanks -- a few bucks for your troubleI have fallen into your trap of liesThis is .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/319602/ He walks the path             that spirits shadowHis dreams are those             that would make men scream          &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/318298/ It's one of those days - skies bold and blackrain weaving - sometimes out of control Drunken clouds brawlinggenerating jagged lines of lightningterrorizing all which lies beneath We pray with trembling handsfor god of rain to sober Let the sun warm and cheerallow.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/317094/ Feel of your skinsoft as pillow dreamson a warm grassy fieldsun weaving in and outof puffy white clouds Is this what death is?When your soul transformsto butterflies with wingsdelicate as angel's puritygiving buoyance to life past Tony Hwilka 2:35AM 09/14/2008 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/316970/ Show me steps        to Heaven's Gategive me strength to climbwithstand forces of evil Fill my soul with love        suffocate my hateteach me to love        my enemies.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/315732/ Love the dark; in darkness I am alivethrill of adrenalin thrusting bloodthrough my arteries.Starting my heart to beat, beating fast Manuvering lid of my casket openI must get out - out quickleybefore my heart explodesMust find a woman who meets my needsMust be ample and ----.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/314917/ Here I go again; trying to achieve           a much needed allianceTo fight my depression and lonelinessYes! 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No don't l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/309850/ Days living inloneliness of oneMade life feel frozen When we first metI did not realizeit would be youI would marryA choice that haspleased me in every way It is hard for meto remember the sadnessThose days in hellfor you kissed my tearsinto laughtermaking e.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/309163/ 9/11/2001 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/308894/ In darkness          her body a milky waybreasts rounded --          marble to touchStanding proud           vision from gods -- divinethrough mans .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/308104/ Oh the mystery in the mind of a woman. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/307124/ man should mind his own business http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/306754/ It doesn't take much to be happy http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/306664/ I walk towards the woods          green and deeponce inside           I find it hard to sleep What an illusion the woods do give          of be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/305717/ Trovli 10 word contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/305616/ From sleep I awakefrighten -- not knowingwhere I am -- aliveLife as we know -- ordifferent stages of death Until through the mistyour voice soothingyour hands calmingyour face appearsso soft -- so gentle I'm here honey, I'm right herepain from my heart andheavy .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/304264/ How easy it is to saywhat you will do or act to your sonwhen you're still my sonI know -- I didnot making excuses -- afather does what he thinks he has to dosome wrongs, knowing he is not going to be likedeven hated -- but he doesnot to have his son. -- hug or kiss himno emoti.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/heytony/304068/