http://slow.writerscafe.org/the_high_poet The original writings of author The High Poet en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775996243 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Originally written in 2010, I revisited this piece to better reflect the person I have become. It is a look back at a time when anger felt like an inescapable shadow and the constant effort it took to http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/3121974/ Something chaotic from a chaotic brain http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/3121637/ This poem is 20 years in the making. It was written to be performed as spoken word. Feedback is always welcome. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/3121636/ I took the idea of beauty not being skin deep and ran with it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/3121244/ I haven’t posted here in many years. This is something new I’ve been working on. It’s not finished but would love some feedback. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/2925049/ This is the poem I just wrote because today is the 6th anniversary of my wife's death. I stopped writing poetry after she died. But friends got me to do it again so I'd love to hear http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/2851465/ Another poem from my crazy mind lol http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/586284/ Just a little something I wrote http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/586280/ This is a not as dark as my other poems.... Let me know what you think :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/552016/ This is a new version of an older poem. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/544750/ This is just a ruff draft so it is pretty raw. Hope you like it :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/543897/ This song means so much to me, I would like to share it with anyone who has not heard it. I am posting the lyrics and the song. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do. He was a true poet http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/543396/ This is a new version of this poem let me know if you like it better http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/539012/ BreakingMysoul feels like it has brokenAllmy words are left unspokenThereis a rift growing inside of meIcan not stop it, can't you see****Iam doing everything I canWouldit help if I had a plan?Maybethen I could close this riftThatwould be suc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/538623/ This is a little poem about my evil step father. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/536481/ This is a little poem about a dream that I have had since I was a kid. It has been the same dream for so long. I had to write about it and maybe I can get rid of it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/535145/ This poem may piss some people off or not. This is just one of my thoughts on the subject. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/532499/ This is a poem inspired by my life in constant pain after breaking my back years ago. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/532485/ This is a work in progress, I got a little to emotional to write anymore. Would like to know what you think of it so far. This happened 10 years ago now and I still am having a hard time dealing http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/532192/ Just a little something that came out today.... must be one of those creative days. :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/532086/ This is something that came out when I got up this morning. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/532012/ This poem may offend some people and I was not sure to publish it. Love it or hate it, it's all the same to me. I write to get things out! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/532010/ This is the story of my back and the pain I am forced to live in http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/531597/ HateWhen your life is full of hate You rob yourself of being great Poisoning your soul from deep insidePushed down deep so it may hideBut then it shows its ugly faceAnd everyone thinks you're a disgrace Don't they know that hate is taughtI guess it's something they forgotMust rid myse.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/531258/ I am reposting this poem.....let me know what you think http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/531133/ I am reposting this poem...... another night with no sleep. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/503464/ I don't know what to say about this one http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/390432/ Just a little something I wrote late last night http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/390423/ This is my attempt at trying something a little different http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/390204/ Reading this poem again made my eyes well up. Wow my life used to be such a mess :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/388504/  Too much pain Too much pain behind my eye Hold it tight I want to cry So Ashamed for what I've doneBut what I did, I thought was funThe shame inside my bottle is fullStop the dreams with a magic pillHaunted by my dark thoughtsWishing I had a bigger potT.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/388261/  Lost my Head?Lost in my head with now way outFeeling held down, I just want to shoutI know that it's time to healToo much emotion I have to feelMy girl is strong but full of painShe is hiding, deep in her brainToo many questions I have to answerNow it's come time I have.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/388257/ This poem I just wrote, had some stuff I need to get out. I tried to write about me from outside my self. Hope you like it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/387833/ Some kind of love poem.... I think? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/387831/ Just a short little poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/387828/ Another night with no sleep http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/387825/ A poem that came to me yesterday after a short burst of anger http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/387824/ This is another poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386957/  Skeletons Hang my skeletons in my closet I had a key but then I lost it My secrets are what hold me back What is this I truly lack? Using drugs to forget my past Always wanting one more blast One led to two, to three and four I just can't not do this anymore! Time .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386600/ Another poem from The High Poet http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386597/ A very short poem, I wrote when I was mad about something or another. By the end of it I felt much better. Funny how putting your pen to paper can make you feel better :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386587/ Lost and Found Lost and found and spinning aroundKeeping my feet firmly on the groundLife before was spent in the skyHow did I survive oh me oh my!Lost some friends along the wayToo much drugs for them to stayNow it's time to make amendsWill it work well that depends http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386583/ This is a love poem I wrote to my wife about 6 months ago. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386569/ Insane Fog has lifted from my head Thoughts are clear when in bed Mind no longer starts to race A calm fades over my face The change inside I start to see Will you even recognize me The man I am and who I was Forever changed just because The People I see when I look around F.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386268/  Release Holding on to anger and and hate Killing you slowly that's your fate You push it down deep inside Swallowing it up, just like your pride Your heart may attack, your blood may clot All of that resentment, for a forgive me Knot **** You must learn how to forgive If you.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386265/ Another fun poem from the mind of The High Poet http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386262/  Fire Fire within hidden from sight Pushing it down with all your might Hiding everything behind a wall Climbing up it, trying not to fall Finding it hard to tear it down Always wanting to be a clown****Who am I today? That is what I say****Lost the version of me I know.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386257/ I just turned 32 on Feb 22. This poem came to me when I woke up on my birthday. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386254/ This is just a fun poem. Hope you enjoy :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386252/ This is a love poem I wrote to my wife! I hope you like it http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/the_high_poet/386168/