http://slow.writerscafe.org/VerdantCynic The original writings of author Verdant Cynic en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776053453 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Another almost-manic fever of feelings keeps me awake. Let me hide it in pretty words. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1701537/ For one named with the name of my loveWhose face blessed me when my eyes closeWhen the wind rustles in my earsEverything seems so peacefulToo peacefulThe question begsAre you for real?But even if you're notStill the night glistens with wonderAs the lights of our beautiful city glimmer onThe young ni.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1697067/ On this very nightI shall confess unto youThe very innate truthOf my personal nature.Tonight, I will say I love youMy heart will be yoursI will give you all of meAnd embrace you in my warmth.Tonight, I will make a promiseThat I will never betray youA heartfelt commitment toAlways be by your side.Tom.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1319987/ You look into the sky And see a divine fire Darkness unforetold Will soon cover the world. Your own heart is laid clear. Your hidden darkness brought to light. You see into your own void And your own tentative demise. You see this same darkness Dwelling in the hearts of man Of how their own ignoranc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1319986/ I was walking along a roadLost in my own thoughtContemplating what perfection isAnd searching for answers.I had tossed away my emotionsSeeking only the truthNo longer did I faithfully believeIn the the idea of Love.But suddenly, it came before my eyesA body of a battered young girlShe looks at herse.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1319985/ You weepFearing your very selfYou screamFighting the very essence inside of youI understand youI know you are scaredI hear your voiceSaying you cannot trust yourselfBut I trust you.You may not believe in yourselfBut I believe in you.I know you won't hurt me.When I look at this worldI trust no oneI h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1319978/ I was a beautiful poem, with flowery words. A perfect flow. Astute grammar. I was right in every other regard. Against an objective board, I would get a high mark. What was there to lack? My words were a lie to disguise the fact, to convince people I was human. Tha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1319973/ Dull reality, accursed existence. Empty shell, grey skies. Crushing loneliness, bitter emptiness,sickening sensations. No hope. No opportunity.Give me a dream.Tell me a lie.Light my dull reality.Let the clouds sing with colorful lights.Tell me of a futureWhere I'll meet.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1312366/ Without youLife a dull acheThe radiant sunlightA sickening palePleasure repugnantStomach churningSleep elusiveFeverish dreamsLingering sadnessVivid memoriesHungover awakeningGone like mistFlesh torn asunderSeared in my mindYour comforting embraceA heated paceA g.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1297586/ A short story based on a dream. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/VerdantCynic/1168021/