http://slow.writerscafe.org/virgilpoe The original writings of author Joseph Cooper en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776051738 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 A tree alone in a field Surrounded by debrisBattered by the windsNo tree to defend it his fellow trees dwindledLeft him one by oneThe soil left barren His leaves begin to rot The tree wishes to dieTo never regrow againHopeful this winter is t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1308059/ The world freezes without your smileA wintery sadness flows through meWithout your fire to warm my heartThe Ice will weigh me down inside. The cause of the affliction is unknownIts progression quicker than the plagueWaking hours of delirium and depressionFor this.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1307546/ Eyes, deep blue like rolling tidesHair, flowing like silken spools of goldSkin, Clear like the virgin snow I strideHands, so delicately in my hand hold Sweet like sugar straight from the caneSmile radiant like the suns gazeNo greater intellect than in her brainA .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1305258/ Awakened by a thud above my headI gripped the sheets of my bedBut my hands grasped nothing moreThan cold damp earth,Above me like a guardian of hellA single knocker in the shape of a heartand a door of solid oak its perch.Surrounding me on all sidesThe pitch black darknessof an abysmal hell.Surround.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1305236/ Staring into her eyes, each a dark abyssReeling from the fire of her blood red lipsPain as her claws entwined my handsAnd fear as I knew I was here again The woman caught me late last nightAs I made ready for an early flightShe asked me to come up to her roomWith a perfect view of the white moo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1305235/ What is darkness?It is that which is devoid of lightBut that could not even be said of nightFor the stars shine and the moon glows Could darkness also be found within man?Darkness could be the lack of emotionsOr cynical and murderous devotionsBut even they are not truly dark Could darkness.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1305232/ Nighttime friend http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1297550/ We as a culture may not realize it, but with each act of hatred toward our fellow species, we are writing a new sentence in our suicide note. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1280364/ What is life? Born into a world with no meaningfed meaning by mothers spoonsso finite, such little timethe end is certain. Why go to school?Learn a skill, or maybe manyTo elucidate the populace?To make money and survive?Though the grave it will not stay... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1272599/ Existential musings on life http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1272564/ A first hand account of school from the eyes of a elementary school child with ADD. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1271903/ How one emotion can save, and destroy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1269904/ One may wish to never wake from a dream, to find out the world is not what it seems, instead of beautiful and deep, filled with just plots and schemes. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1260528/ To keep oneself from being burned, the candle can be kept in a box, the fire behind a screen. Why does one reach for the fire, knowing it will burn? Because it is so beautiful. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1260515/ A man who has lost his love describes visiting her tomb. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1249402/ A tempting frustrationFor sinful deviationIs what man seeks A delightful interludeLust laid nudeIs what man needs With ungratified copulationLacking in due titillation A dam is built  The dam elongates hastilyBillowing out sans taste.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1238123/ Sonnet http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1228487/ What would you choose? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1225211/ A promise made to a lover http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/virgilpoe/1225115/