http://slow.writerscafe.org/HEROaPoet The original writings of author Travis Gibson (poetic heroics) en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775957716 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Unexpected, but cherished nonetheless. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2964849/ More poetic shorts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2964405/ To my dearest "little one." Happy birthday. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2962672/ Does the distance plot against us... does it even care? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2892896/ For Laii-Ana Junai Monroe Gibson, my "little one." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2889386/ Sex work is such a foreign (yet common) thing in societal view that it might as well be something otherworldly altogether. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2840294/ Sitting in absence. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2838560/ A late mother's day post. Happy Mother's day, ma. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2816788/ This is dedicated to Monroe Ave, and Kobe Bryant... thank you. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2815823/ Something for a lil girl named Nevaeh http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2792786/ Written at the Cleveland Water Lantern Festival of 2021... hope I did well, considering they were slightly rushed. Lol Light was my theme, so I wrapped my muses in it, and ran! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2787262/ My children have been and still are the most magical beings I've ever known, and I'm grateful to have learned so much from them. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2778274/ Not all things age well, or like fine wine, as some would say. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2774304/ Less can sometimes be more. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2759769/ Nothing grand or emotional here... saw some speed painting online, and my hands ran with it. lol http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2759766/ There are certain bonds that conquer space and time. Happy Mother's Day, Ma. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2173306/ The most disgusting, and subversive types of people to the human condition are those who prey on others. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2173075/ Inspired by a car ride home with my son, one of his first hints that he was indeed, growing up. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2170371/ o' that final act (or breath)where the permanency of darknessusurps this weather-beaten stagein limelight's repose, predictablyteaching life the meekness of a momentflashing rolodex'd memoriesstampede through a shrinking tunneldoomed nostalgia of better timesfear and anxiety assist.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2165950/ I wrote this from a writing exercise last week... its called "Blackout Poetry." This was my attempt. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2131634/ beauty standards http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2115509/ Time is forever our constant... resist, and risk losing sight of the gift that is "getting older." So, to that... a quick nonet. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2098730/ Just a concept piece that hit me after being told the "difference" between rappers and poets. I say a wordsmith is a wordsmith. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2050760/ When objects attract. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2049228/ Many of the Congo Dandies live in poverty, but maintain the appearance of wealth through the way they dress; traditionally, only the most expensive designers are acceptable. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2046798/ Part of the process of moving on. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2032178/ Been holding on to this one, ironically enough. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2013588/ Something to my kids, my best friends. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2011362/ When an encounter is a rebirth. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/2006899/ Does love have no hour of reckoning?Where does a weary mind seek refugefrom the ball and chain'd existencethat is her?Waking hours bow to her, no second dare to hesitate to sacrifice itself upon the sacrificial slab,that is but a faint thought. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1990824/ For you ma. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1912884/ For Robin W. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1476014/ A 2nd draft http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1336041/ Erotica... explicit. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1335270/ It's been awhile... but, here it goes. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1331176/ Happy Valentine's Day, Kitten. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1315667/ Wanting to be where she was http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1314428/ If only my past, were so easily left behind as the concept implies. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1308549/ One I've been holding on to. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1306131/ A piece about the Ethiopian Queen, Cassiopeia of Greek mythology. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1304071/ My cousin was struck and dragged by a drunk driver 2 months ago. Thankfully she is still with us and making a full recovery. This is dedicated to her. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1300549/ Another collaborate effort of Cassie and myself. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1299774/ Collaboration with Cassie http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1299021/ Dealing with what lies within http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1297370/ My 1st Tanka http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1293859/ For Gene, mourning you in celebration this year. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1293540/ Insomnia driven Haiku http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1292812/ My take on Adam's love for Eve... a celebration of women. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1284569/ Love can be so unkind http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1283344/ driven crazy by love http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/HEROaPoet/1281388/