http://slow.writerscafe.org/samisingram The original writings of author Sam Ingram en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775994077 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I didn't agree to play this game,my heart, not my body, was supposed to be the prize. From the first moment when you asked my name,you were all smiles and carefully planned lies. Unfair is far too light a word,because somehow you gotto simply walk away. You co.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1442005/ The problem with teaching girls to "save" themselves for their future husband or "the one" is that we are focusing on the wrong point entirely.  If a girl is brought up to believe being "untouched" is the ultimate gift she will ever possess and be able to give her lifetime partner, then wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1442001/ We’ve lost understanding of whatsex is We have forgotten therelationship in sex The entire porn industry, and theentire commercial industry, depends on sex And as a result, it has made anew definition of sex .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1428124/ Haven't written in a while, but wanted to take a creative break from my life and free write for a few minutes. All opinions and critiques are more than welcomed! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1324789/ I want my daughter to act “like a man”.  At first this may seem like a contradiction; by simply saying those words I appear to be feeding the stereotypical gender roles which I so passionately disprove of. In truth, I hope that by enabling my daughter to adopt some of the chara.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1262897/ I'm glad I did, yet I wish I hadn'tI can't say this clearly, when the thoughts don't even make sense in my headIn the midst of all the fun timesI've got the sense I'm doing something wrong,Trying out different thingsthe unique kinds of buzzit all feels so goodesp the things our parents mad.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1241342/ We sat on the back porchand I told him why I'm a fighterHe listened nonchalantly But his shaky hands fumbled with the lighterI said you're an alcoholic, a narcissist and a jerkI don't give a damn about how people think of you at workYou fucked me up while I was still in my awkward stageI should.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1238207/ Because we live in world where something doesn't exist if you don't prove itPhotograph your every movePost your every thoughtGlamorous it allUse your phone for everything except to call So if there's no evidenceIf you won't show it offNo one believes youSo beauty is shown through revealing the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1238196/ I know the problem, the flaw to them allThey were never taught how to break down the wallTheir lives are planned outA dreary procession of always tapping out Options our ancestors couldn't have dreamed ofBut we're too afraid to anger those aboveWe talk all cocky, make our infidelities public&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1238186/ High school and college were a blur of pressure from her "friends"Of uncomfortable nightsshe silently wished would end.Things she had never thought ofsuddenly effected decisions she made,acceptance in her culturecame with a price she didn't realize she paid. By 25 she was pregnantFrom a ma.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1215486/ Just some words I needed to say http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1214815/ Failure.It is the one thing I do not let creep into my thoughtsbecause the terror in it overwhelms any peace I've got.It puts a chill through my legs, arms and backand quickly fills any fears I lack. You see I hate anything that makes me feel weak,and especially that which makes my life seem bl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1209342/ A taboo situation and its effects on her mind. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1209340/ Words I wish I believed http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1188318/ A bit serious, but this is a real issue and should be a real concern. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1143009/ The smiles, the compliments, the praisesthey are directed at mebut not for my benefit,they are encouraging themselves.By seeing me,the finished productthe success storythe happy ending,they can feel goodabout what they are doing.They think I don't know,but this is a common occurrence.They are so eag.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1141417/ Sharing another poem that was written in the late, raw hours of the night. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1141370/ I now know how heartbreak can be inspiring. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samisingram/1140889/