http://slow.writerscafe.org/AlongTheHorizon The original writings of author amandamercer`xo en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776029517 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15             I was coming tomy senses fully this time, the foggy haze clearing from my mind as my eyesfluttered open. Images floated through my mind of the things I’d seen duringthe short breaks in my unconscious state�"the brown wolf making .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/694622/             Throwing myworries about what Ethan was doing in the forest in the first place aside, Iran out from behind the cover of the tree and raced to his side.            He looked up atme, his ey.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/693456/             Since Ray haddecided to go on foot to Ethan’s instead of drive, I’d taken the opportunity tofollow him. I had no idea what had just happened, why Ray had freaked out orwhy he’d taken my necklace. He obviously knew something I did.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/685456/             I kneweverything still wasn’t going to be perfect between me and my mom, but itseemed like it was just one less thing I had to worry about, which was arelief. Things were quite overwhelming for me lately, and I was happy I had theweight of.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679055/             Okay, I wasn’tscared of Ethan specifically. I was more scared of what I didn’t know abouthim, of the secrets he hid, and the apparent danger he put me in.I reached beneath the neckline of myshirt and touched the wolf necklace, runn.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679053/             I took a silentstep backwards and moved behind the cover of a wide tree. I didn’t want to beseen or heard�"I needed to understand what I was looking at.I peeked around the tree and took inthe sight again. What I saw were the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679051/             The next day,my phone rang around one in the afternoon. Surprisingly, I was still asleep andit had woken me up.            “Hello?” Ianswered groggily.   &nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679050/             That Friday wasthe last day of school for two weeks, since Christmas was the following week,and the week after that was New Years. I’d been keeping my normal routine withEthan�"walking with him in between certain classes, draggin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679049/             Of course, thefirst thing I did when I woke up on Saturday was call Angela and tell hereverything that had happened with Ethan the day before. She was really excitedfor me, but I secretly thought it was partly because if I was with Ethan, thenth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679048/             Of course, thefirst thing I did when I woke up on Saturday was call Angela and tell hereverything that had happened with Ethan the day before. She was really excitedfor me, but I secretly thought it was partly because if I was with Ethan, thenth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679047/             When I gothome, I looked in the fridge for something to make myself for dinner, and sawthat Ray had wrapped up some Chinese food for me. It was my favorite.I took an eggroll, some chop suey, sweet and sourribs, and two chicken balls. I took my.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679046/             I couldn’t takeit anymore�"I couldn’t wait for Ethan to come around and make up his mind. He’dkept away from me all week and I was pissed. He couldn’t just kiss me the wayhe did and then not talk to me for a who.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679044/             After I got outof the shower, around one in the afternoon, my phone started ringing. I racedto answer it.            “Hello?”        &.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679043/             Slowly, I feltmyself awaken, and I was uncomfortably warm�"sweating even. Instinctively, Itried to kick the blanket off myself, but there was no blanket on me. I openedmy eyes and realized I was still at the lake with Ethan. The blanke.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679041/             The next twoweeks went by quickly. Brent avoided me completely, thanks to Ethan. I spentmost of my time with Dallas and Angela, like always, but I also talked to Ethana lot. He offered to drive me home from school a few times, and we even atelun.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679040/             At the end ofthe day, I went out to the side of the school and sat on the bench, waiting forRay to come pick me up. It was the spot I normally waited for him when he wasgoing to be driving me home.       &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679039/             For the firsttime in weeks, I got a drive home with Ray. Usually, I got dropped off at homeby Dallas or Angela, because Ray always had something going on after schoolwith his friends. He was just that popular.     &nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679038/             I pulled mylegs up underneath myself as I flipped through channels on the TV aimlessly.Maybe I was a little harsh on Ethan. But I wanted him to know that I didn’tlike him, and I never would. I knew that he didn’t like me�"I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679036/             After I droppedAngela off at her house, I drove home and noticed that Ray’s car was gone"whichmeant so was Ethan. I let out a sigh of relief and went inside. I headed to mymom’s office and knocked on the door. I wanted to let her know .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679035/             I woke upSunday morning, and discovered someone had placed a blanket over me while Islept. I’d assumed it was Ray, since it was his blanket. I carried it into thekitchen and placed it in front of him on the table. I ignored the fact thatEt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679032/             I woke up thenext morning still in my clothes from the day before, lying on my fully madebed. I sat up and stretched, feeling the tight pull in my stiff muscles. Aseverything from the day before rushed back to me, I reached under my pillow andpu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679031/             A red Ferrari Modena Spyder. My brother’scar. This meant nothing to me, as I was one of those girls who could care lessabout cars. But every time I was in his car with him, Ray would say, “The bestthing about being rich. This car right.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679029/             “ListenHeidi,” Brent said, placing his hand on my shoulder and giving me a fakesympathetic look. “It’s not me, it’s you. Whenever my friends are around, youjust sit there; you don’t even talk to anyone. You make.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/679025/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/599571/ Everything you did to me was betrayalI hope that's something you getOur friendship was like a train derailAnd now it's like we never metWe used to be the closest friendsBut I see it was all a lieNow there's no way to make amendsAnd for you, I won't even cryWhen you talk, I have to roll my eyesAnd bi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578325/ I've been covering my life upI didn't want people to seeI thought I could leave it all behindThen nobody would know the real meBut I've decided I want people to knowWho I really am deep downI just don't know how to escapeAnd I fear I may soon drownIf I could figure out who I really amThen maybe I'll.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578321/ I feel surrounded by misery,Because of all the pain you've caused.I let you get so close to me,And trusted you against all odds.You said I wasn't worth your time,Each word making me bleed.I stood alone as you walked away,And off my heartbreak, you'd soon feed.Why I fell in love with you,I guess I'll.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578317/ What if he doesn't noticeWhat if he doesn't careWhat if once I'm gone awayHe's not even awareWhat if he forgets meWhat if I'm not his typeWhat if he doesn't understandThat together feels so rightWhat if I'm not worth itWhat if I'm not coolWhat if he just ignores meWhen he passes me at schoolMaybe I'.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578314/ The sweet words you sayThe things that you doIt all makes sense to meHow I've fallen for youThe hole in my heartIs lovely indeedIt's the good kind of holeThe kind that you needIt's your path to my heartAnd it's filled with your loveIt's a wide open gatewayYou won't need a shoveThe way you make me fe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578308/ Love is patient, love takes timeLove works wonders without the climbStrength and trust are all you needLove provides you with that leadLove does not rush, there is no hurryLove is blissful, forget the worryKeep a steady pace and wait your turnIt's the way to go, the way to learnLove is not envious, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578298/ Steal a kiss from your lipsMove your hands, touch my hipsHear those words that you sayKnow I might begin to swaySee the love fill your eyesTaste the passion in your criesRun my fingers through your hairOur minds drift off to no whereLay my head on your chestYour heartbeat drowns out the restKiss my .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578286/ You're the light in the dark,You show me the way.You kiss me in the park,And my knees begin to sway.I'm living in a fantasy,And in it, you're the one.It's only you, can't you see?I'm about to come undone.You keep my pulse beating,You're a whole new world to me.It was no coincidence, us meeting.It's .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/578272/ We travel through the midnight sky.Our imaginations carried us there.The stars shine almost as bright as the sun,But have no where near close to the flare.The shooting stars, the meteorites,The almost pitch black sky.I float around so carelessly,For I have found a new high.The view is simply amazing.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/505764/ Bruises, the girl had many.He didn't want to leave her be.But protection, she didn't have any.He'd drink more booze and then she'd see.She had never done anything to him.He had no right to treat her so bad.Her mind and soul soon became dim,And she no long considered him dad.In time she got the help .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/505756/ A family friend just died last week, and it inspired me to write this poem. Rest In Peace. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/497515/ You disappeared without a trace,My insecurities are revealed.I guess you needed some space,So I just keep my pain concealed.I hide it, bit it screams to me,Still crawling under my skin.Though I'll never let anyone see,I'm holding my last breath in.My own reflection is haunting,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/497508/ Written by my friend Jesse :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/492767/  I haven't felt this happy in a long time,It feels like I'm bursting at the seams.In the past, I acted like a mime,Not telling anyone my thoughts or dreams. But now, such things have changed,And you've opened me up inside.Nothing's the same, I feel derranged,Though in a goo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477252/ I'm done writing poems about heartbreak,I'm tired of fighting for your affection.I've decided it's time for me to awake,And stop trying to find a connection. I've finally found someone better,He wouldn't just string me along.Our romance will be the front header,Of everyone's new.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477247/ It wasn't like I loved you.You weren't everything to me.I didn't watch all that you do,I just sat and left you be.Really it was only a crush,It's not like I ever obsessed.Your stare barely caused a blush.It's nothing I've never confessed.When you met her, I vanished,You just stopped noticing me.Tryi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477244/ Even though you're gone,I feel you all around.I think about you constantly,But still, you stand your ground. I cry now, all the time,It's hard for me to breathe.You shattered my existence,And then decide to leave. So I'm left here all alone,Going over my mistakes.I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477239/ Invisible, that's all I am to you.You don't notice when I walk in the room.All my tries for your attention fail,And my life is overshadowed by gloom. Invisible, that's how you make me feel.I talk to you and you just turn away.Why can't you at least respect me?It hurts that you w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477233/ Being without him is causing me pain.From this, there's nothing that I could gain.I swear, I've absolutely had enough,Though telling him this could be very tough.He really doesn't know how I feel about him,So the flame between us is extremely dim.I've tried to tell him the way I feel,B.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477020/ How could you just let her go?She was the most special one yet.She loved you like no one else.What about that don't you get? Why would you just let her leave?She only wanted to accept you.She could make you feel so loved,Like you were being made again, new. This girl is.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/477014/ I smile because you once were mine,We were as happy as could ever be.I smile because you made me shine,Being together filled my heart with glee. I smile because we had our time,We were perfect, that's all that counts.I smile because it was worth every dime.Your love filled my bo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AlongTheHorizon/476955/