http://slow.writerscafe.org/ArielM The original writings of author Ariel en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776050678 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A metaphor for for someone trying to run from their problems, however, their problems are mental. You can't run from your own mind. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ArielM/1211644/ Walking on searing coalsWeighed down by the worldThe weight is pulling my down deeperThe coals submerging into my fleshMy chest poundingStruggling to breatheShakingCrumblingMy pride isn't allowing me to give upThe fire risingMy life fading awayA mistI .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ArielM/1211415/ I am in an Improv group. Sometimes our leader has us do a scene without talking. I began to notice how much more meaning there is when connections between people are made in silence. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ArielM/1211403/ This is a poem I wrote for about my friend who is currently dealing with exactly this. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ArielM/1211394/