http://slow.writerscafe.org/Ricikay93 The original writings of author Ricikay93 en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776108671 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I see my cage as freedomKeeping me safe as I dream possibilitiesControlling my environment enough so I feel spontaneous through careful plansNot venturing too far into the unknownI keep you far enough to understand my limitsBut close enough to give the chance to exploreCause my box is not .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1990112/ Craved by a religionMolded by modestyConditioned to think of thyself as a virtuous vesselFor self control, for patience, for hopeBut in an instance, for a moment of pleasure,Brings 9 months for constant discomfort, where my life is not controlled by my constant routine but by the life inve.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1821366/ at the fork road looking, confused and thinking my life a journey that brought me at this pointat a standstill, with indecisive voices singing within my mind all screaming with anxiety, speaking with uncertaintyi look around to see many walking  on this journeythey aim-fully choose th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1731003/ Open, close my life, a story.the world screams at you, asking ponderingasking you to show them the truthbut the need for truth is a deceptionwrapped in honesty and sincerity and promises of comfort.they ask me to explore emotions buried deepbut all secret hide for a reasonIf i share, and you ru.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1484825/ Is it the world depending on me or Is it my own delusion to excuse the fact that i am not needed? Not necessary in the circle of life?i sit, consuming this burn intended to feel relief, And i do.With each cup of burning anguish and wrong I feel happier, freer and saner and more c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1247821/ I feel lost Strangely I continue forward Venturing towards what I once thought my only aimI look and wonder , ponder ,worryAm I making the problem Or is it there Playing her game of charades and mischief with my mind and heart I know the horizon speaks to hopeBut I look out .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1238077/ the mirror's lie the tricks that the image splayed before your eyes the emotions of disgust and contempt and shame"Why do you lie?" you ask...the beauty that you show isn't the one inside the cracked beauty leaves behind a hideous ogreready for destruction upon a peasant towni cry ins.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1236209/ the distance though small and simpletears me apart step by stepi reach out to you burning bright with hope and youthful dreams but you in your bubble far from my world look down, mocking, sending along with your ignorance your heartache, tears and frustrations which i seem t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1235824/ i look with scorn upon the very thing that identifies methese kinks with every uneven curl spiral me deeper into a fiery hatred  a reminder not of the men who against all adveristy tolled their way into the glorious peace of freedom but instead the pain that comes with the realization th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1209934/ We confessCrimes, laying them before you in worshipYet we take them when the church is done How foolish is man?We cryThe burden of our lives too much for us to bear However, when a hand extended to take it away We refrain Preferring to carry it ourselvesWe sing our song With.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1207587/ Dreams  the voice of the heart Singing out to the mind  the only chance it has to share its hopes Its secret now it sharesDreams  Your wishes here is seen Emotions for in reality you cannot hope  The freedom you long for rings loudly with every sleep These are the things that ma.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1207584/ i fear, not of you but of the hidden words behind your calming smileA smile in which one may see approval and loveI see the knives of judgment lifted high Ready to stab me into submissionTo realize my place is nowhere near realityThat dreams are the only place for me to striv.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1207582/ sleeprather than a solace of peace a restful time until againInstead it is a cloak A shield from lifeAll the time shorten By the weariness of my physical beingMy body operating in full mutiny against me Acting in an illegal alliance with the godsYes the gods of sleepPlotting to r.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ricikay93/1207578/