http://slow.writerscafe.org/Silenteyes The original writings of author Meredith Leigh en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776010182 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 It's a feeling incomparable to any otherone that I wish I could explainI do not feel empty,nor do I feel complete,I am not content,nor am I filled with defeat.I am stuck,I am stationary,I am frozen,I am bound.I have no questions,There is nothing to be foundI'm at a cross roads,with no feet to move,w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/1493141/ Thanks a million. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/746235/ Here's a little anatomy and metaphor lesson. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/638289/ There's always a reasonAlways a reason.Always an excuse and a justification.But when you turn around, she's always there.You know she's always going to be there,when you turn around.You wanna try something new,so you do.And if it doesn't follow through,when you turn around, she'll be there.You know .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/627244/ I only wanted it until I saw that. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/623775/ NARRATIVEI hadn’t planned my venture into the wood’s, nor had Ianticipated the length of time my trip would take as I reconnected with thefamiliarity of the twists and turns around the trunks and uproots of the forestfloor. I had left my family back at my parents’ house f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/616971/ Verse 1:It started off just like any-other day,who would have thought I'd get up and say "hey, who's that boy I see?"He's look'n-kinda cute with that sweet smile,and them John Lennon glasses make em' green eye's shine on for miles-oh, Who's that boy I see?Bridge:Well I ain't no poet and I'm no great.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/598209/ She wasn't scared of anything, but she was scared of everything. Nothing like not being scared to hide how scared you really are. Wrapped in a sheet of black leather and shining steel, with agglutinative skin on skin, feeding a void that can never be nourished, can never be satisfied. Movng hips in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/590569/ I think I knew more,when I knew nothing at all.At least when I was going to jump,I always knew the safest way to fall. Not too long ago, I was careful- I was never a coward;but I knew enough not to walk dead man's row.Now it seems I'll take just about any risk,even with all.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/575726/ My eyes opened then, but I saw nothing. Complete nothingness. All around me, in front, behind, at my sides, above my head, below my feet- was black. I whipped my head around, frantically searching for light, for a shape, an illumination or some kind of surface that would allow me to recognize t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/557515/ When the day's grow shorter,and the breezes cool, anesthetizing the leavesand lush grasses in their states, marks the unecessarily planned fates. I will be worn out, no longer needed.I'll heed the fix until someone else is put to the head of it.Completely willing for fear of more .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/549740/ Fear is safe. Fear is comfortable and reassuring. Fear is what keeps us from taking chances and facing all the obstacles we have prompted ourselves to believe are impervious to us. To allow fear to engulf the heart, the mind, and soul, is to give way for our fears to become omnipotent. To live a lif.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/547613/ Even though it was that long ago,it feels like yesterday,when you kissed my lips,a year ago today. My mind was full of thoughts,my mouth, with words to say,but you felt no need to speak,a year ago today.---And through all the ups and the downs,the tears and the frowns,th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/540510/ I got a puzzle from a yardsale one day. It was wrapped in a plastic bag. The box had been lost, long gone, many years before. I got it for free, oh they just gave it to me. I asked what the picture would be, and so they told me 'you'll see'. I took the puzzle home and laid out all the pieces. I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/537587/ I would defendI would take all the punches and jabs and blowsthrough the ups, the down'sand the all time lows. Not a single detesting word passed my lips,only praise and love filled adoration.I had no idea that behind my back,you agreed with the hateful exhortation. I w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/535661/ I wake up everyday,and wonder what's going to happen.What I'm gonna do, what I'm gonna say. I know what's inside me,and I know what I feel.I can't ignore what is real. Though, I don't know what's inside you,and I cannot be sure how you feel.So can I quest.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/532190/ I walk down my streets and that's where myself and the malice meets.  In my own town,when all the nightmares comedown... After hours of tests,days filled with destest,and ngihts full of unrest,I begin to break down.     http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/530776/ These fingers, attached to these hands,have whiped enough tears away,and held on longer than most can withstand. These eyes, have seen enough,have shed some tears the fingers have whiped away,and haven't closed shut, no matter how hard, or rough. These lips, have spoke.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/528418/ Too long,too much.A litte heart withouta crutch. So much stress,painful thumps,agonising press.Now we wait. I can't eat this,can't eat that.hiding away,in solitude I sat. Now to pay the price,am I okay, or am Igoing under the knife?Whatever the caus.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/526328/ There's light at the end of the tunnel,but I don't believe.There's an end to the hurt,but I don't believe.There's no justifiable answer,but I don't believe.There will be a revelation,but I don't believe.I was good enough,but I don't believe.I tried my best,but I don't believe... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/525914/ The secret         It was just breaching late summer, the air was warm, the breeze was welcoming, and the garden's were flourishing with the best fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices we had ever grown. Helen was working eagerly in the Kava root patch next .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/522122/        Acceptance            When I turned, my mother had gone. She had whisped away with absolutely no sound or movement it seemed, a trait all of us shared, yet I could still feel the tension,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/522033/        Returning          "So, why did you come back?" her face was cold, her eyes burning into mine, piercing my very soul as she did so. Like burning hot daggers, scaring the fine tissue of my inner being, destro.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/522016/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/521966/ I've been pushed from a heart,I've been pushed from a home,I'm completely torn apart. I've been put to the side,I've been left behind.I'm tired, and can no longer fight the tide. I've been second,I've been last,I thought the future never equaled the past. .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/521653/ Time changes everything. Life is timed, life is filled with change. Those who stand through anything; through the fire, the smoke, and the dust, are the one's that are standing for something, for someone. You can be positive, you can be certain,that you know who will be there when all the fire, sm.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/520749/ .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/520449/ Time after time I pray for light,but all I seem to see was how I was right.Of course it was easy for the one to cast out the other,because one never lost their one and only lover.They could never know the heart wrenching pain andself-hate that resonates, even with countless and aimless s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/520445/ No it's not going to be okay,no it's not going to be alright,but I guess if you need me to, I can go to sleepunhappy every night. No it's not going to be okay,no it's not going to be alright,but I guess if you need me to, I'll deny myselfof my drive, of my fight... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/520014/ Distractions are the bandaid,to the wound that can't seem to heal,and the salt is the pain, the only emotionthat feels real. Contradiction after contradiction is drivingthe sanity to the ground, leaving everythingbut the truth to be found. Plague's fill dreams, and te.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/518379/ "Strength is driven by the heart. The mind, on the other hand, is generally driven fear. So, in turn, you can't just simply know love with your mind, you have to feel it with your heart. For to know love is to know fear, but to feel love is to feel the strength of it, as well".&nbsp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/517428/ They lined us up, one by one.Each one of them carried a gun.The lines of people stretched out for miles,all of us 'worthless disgraces for human beings'our whole lives all on their files. They've poisoned our air and our water too,but I bet you don't believe it, do you?That they.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/517179/ When life, turns toward the stormLook to me, and I'll part yourraging sea.When all's been done, and home seem's like fun, look to me, and I'll let you through my door.When the hours grow long, and it seemsall you thought before was wrong,look to me, and I'll be your ears.When .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/514893/ Lame http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/511540/ Blaah laame. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/511532/ A project for a girl with a severely broken heart and a lot of newly gained time on her hands. Started in November of 2009. Not planning on finishing it, not liking it, but a great time taker-upper. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/511523/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/511521/ I want you to know...That the pain will subside.I know,That my tears will stop falling.I know,That my heart will stop aching.I know... But you need to know...That I love you.You need to know,My heart will always have it's place for you.You need to know,That every day y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/509718/ There's a fine line that's built over time.This line is yours, and this line is mine.This line was built with love, with values and with trust.This line was built by us over time. I want to continue to build this line, oh if you'd only let me.For a line so fine hasn't yet been .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/506726/ I love you with all my heart & soul,I love you forever, each & everyday,but you're still going to leave anyway.I understand. I want you in my future, not in my past;but no matter how hard I try,it still won't last.I understand. Could'nt imagine a single day with.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/488173/ It's a note to you, a note saying that I am going to love you no matter what.I'm going to love you even if you don't love me.I'm going to love if even if I don't hold your heart, like you mine.I'm going to love you no matter what happens.I'm always going to, I promise.That's all. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/486857/ I can't stand how long this is taking.I can't count the times I've been told it's allgoing to be fine. So why is it my heart's still breaking? I forgot what it was like before.Sometimes I wonder if I were better off.Then I must have been sure,now I never know what's in store... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/485609/ & you wished you were defined, you were your own....or their own.You don't know who you are, or where you belong.Who wants you around, and who secretly wishes you weregone. You look in the mirror, and you don't know who it is you see.'Is it the other girl, or is it me?'.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/475480/ The bird lost it's feather,the feather lost it's way.Amongst all the other feathers,it was that feather that didn't stay. It hung on tighter than the restand yet it couldn't hold,and the bird didn't try;no, it began not to care as it grew old. & as the feather drift.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/472397/ When you've got nothing left,when the hurt remains,when the pain heightensfor days and days;take comfort in knowing, thatthe music still plays. When you're lost, when you forget your wayremember that it will be over, it willend someday.When your heart goes numb, and your eye.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/470899/ Take this brass, and make these rings.Hang them high, high above my head.Tie them up tight with diamond plated strings.Keep them out of reach, do it, I dare you.I'll get it anyways, because I want it.It's mine, and I always get what's mine; I always do.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/459850/ I wish you could see how much I care about you.That's one thing I won't hide, one thing I couldn't do.Is hide the fact that I love you, & that you're the most important person to me.That's really how it is.That's how it's gonna be.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/451072/ & those smiles she's been faking,are becoming as transparent as her eyes.Can't you tell when a heart is breaking?& what's the point in giving it your all,when your fate is set for you to trip & fall?Take another sip of Jackie D's.It creates the illusion of the happy girleve.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/450429/ It passes through your body, and there it stays.It never leaves, spreading through each crevice and space.Remaining for the rest of your days.Seeping into your soul, and your mind.What doesn't hurt now will leave scars that someday,you will find.But by then it will be too late.Sleeples.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/447919/ Care to much; but say too little;a dangerous mix to make a poor heart brittle.It's a fool that believes to let it be willfix the problems that you can feel, but cannot see. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Silenteyes/438985/