http://slow.writerscafe.org/ScarletPimple The original writings of author Mason Vail en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776082187 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 obviously, I am incapable of writing anything worthwhile on demand, no matter how much I would like to http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/920304/ My 14-year-old dog died yesterday and I've hidden the artifacts - bowls, toys, etc. - that serve as painful reminders... but I can't hide the dog-door we had built into the house just for him. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/773317/ here we go again http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/615589/ there are no discernible tracks ahead, but this train doesn't seem to be slowing down... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/476518/ "disasters" make the best memories http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/469660/ boring doesn't always mean boring http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/467925/ Repeat after me: "What am I supposed to be looking at? This is lame..." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/467581/ don't let bitterness in your cup lead to bitterness in life... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/457892/ nothing is http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/448172/ life is black and whiteaccording to written lawsince when is that true? moral absolutesrules to live by, not to judgefind the lens of love "Love one another."if only we were all wiseand loved perfectly no easy answersno perfect system of lawswe ca.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/437159/ for my wife on her birthday http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/436556/ darned written exchanges... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/431953/ journaling a day in haiku form http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/418143/ reality bitesdrawing blood from fragile dreamsmy inner child slain http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/418140/ alone in the darkawakened thoughts unbiddenquestions without end http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/418138/ Evil will always triumph because good has better things to do. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/385087/ Ever have one of those lives...? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/383815/ for weekly haiku #17: lust and chastity http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/381220/ Does anyone else not recognize themselves in pictures? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/379512/ I'm too sexy for this nutshell... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/379423/ for Weekly Haiku #17: Lust and Chastity http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/379066/ Suddenly, I don't want to be HERE... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/378994/ Some things are exhausting and satisfying. Others are just exhausting. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/378725/ you know it's true. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/378395/ I'm finding the stories hardest to stomach are the ones that push me to grow. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/378348/ haiku string - mights as well roll with it http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/376810/ 3 heads are better than... none? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/376080/ a haiku, by someone who writes mostly haiku, but not often traditional haiku http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/375458/ our love has spanned years...one date on a calendar?how inadequate! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/375438/ a haiku abridgment of Left Field Bridgey's work, "Focus on the Touch" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/375389/ "Tickle me again!"My daughter's delighted squeal.How can I refuse? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374964/ the more you learn, the more you realize just how improbable life is... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374807/ most we chase afterheld up to eternityinsignificant http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374801/ unfinished story I started sometime in high school... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374321/ Do you know what you are asking?said the maiden to the man,It's the only thing I cherish,Give it up, I never can!I have had it all my lifetime,I'll defend it 'til I die,I don't know how you could use it -We're connected, it and I.Do not think you can just take it,I&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374312/ Occassionally, we all must stopto ponder why, oh why,in all of life, the single mostimportant figure in someone's lifecould be just that - a figure.And not just a figure, but a number,a digit, a positive integer,a whole number... but rational? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374308/ There is a large man you remember from childhood.He sat you on his knee and you asked him questions.A lot of questions.He answered them all as best he could and you knew he really liked you.A lot.He didn't live in your house, so you didn't see him every day.He didn't even live in your to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374307/ a sunset is worthmore than a thousand pictures...what chance do words have? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/374279/ It's a sobering moment when you realize you would do anything for another - and it might not be enough. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373969/ God, save my family from such a day... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373871/ I just learned that I should NOT look at my account stats. No good will come of it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373846/ Size matters... not. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373818/ is it possibleto sell out if one nevercared in the first place?  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373515/ Just how darkly ironic is it to post a self-deprecating piece, hoping for positive reviews? :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373498/ Every Christmas, I find myself aching to visit Chicago and walk the main downtown shopping streets to see the decorations and window displays. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/373058/ everywhere you turnendless questions unanswereddon't tell me you're bored  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/372756/ it's not you, it's methe words spoken sincerelybut I knew better  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/372754/ haiku string http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/372726/ ...and "might" isn't quite accurate. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/372683/ originally written in a PPX forum - a site for science and technology predictions trading - with references to other posters and events http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ScarletPimple/372494/