http://slow.writerscafe.org/Sammi95 The original writings of author Sammi en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776004912 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 In loving memory of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/2828727/ Along for the RideIt would be when it's all going wellAnd you're feeling swellA crack appearsFrom the rear.Small at firstTo hide the worstThen it crumblesAnd you stumble.Oh! Where to beginOr will it stay grimI've had it roughBut it's not enoughI am tough.I won't stopAs I hop toMy new shotGet it whil.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/2313753/ Born a blank slateGiven a nameNames hold powerThe start of an identityYour identity.Your name is a constantBeginning to endThe greatest connectionTo your identityTo your individuality.Names allow us to respondWhen acknowledged by othersSurnames offer connectionsTo our pastTo our family.There is no s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/2158852/ Snap!Time stands stillLook at the pictureWhat do you see?Snap!A picture paints a thousand wordsA picture doesn't tell the full storyStop and look closer.Snap!Look beyond the smileLook beyond the friendly embraceEverything can look perfect for one moment.Snap!Time flows continuously and intermittentl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/2158563/ A trip can turn into a stumble, which can turn into a fallJust as a step can turn into a run, which can turn into a jumpStanding hovering over the edge, as you blink you decideTo spiral a long way down or leap up high.Only you hold the power to make a change,Create the difference you seek.One word c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/2117751/ Out here all aloneCan't breatheTreading waterCaught up in the current.My hearts beating fastWaiting for you to find meSent a message in a bottleNot afraid of the storm that's coming.Hoping a tidal wave will comeSweep me away closer to youWondering when will you show up?I'm out here sinking slowlyCli.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/2042750/ Tick, tock, tick, tockAs the big handMakes its way aroundThe face of the clock.Tick, tock, tick, tockA reminder that timeNever remains stillTime is constant and flowingAlmost like a riverThough rivers do not always lastTime doesn't dry up as rivers doWhen they say goodbye.Tick, tick, tick, tockTime .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1981043/ Tweet, tweet, tweetChirp, chirp, chirpGoes the bird songOld as time itselfSweet as the midnight lullaby.Dancing underneath the moonlightFinding our way homeThanks to the starlit sky.In time to see good old mother nature begin to rumbleSignalling the sun Its timeTime to creep on slowly up.Sun me.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1975664/ Though sunlight streams all aroundI bathe in shadowsBeing consumed and overwhelmedBy numbness like no other.A blue coldness runing through my veinsEyes motionless for one whoIs supposed to be aliveAlive? Yes, maybeBut certainly not living.Gasping, struggling, flailing and fallingDown, down, downDesp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1974902/ Breathing fast, breath on the back of my neckThe sound of two beating heartsBlood rushing as fingers interlockSkin blushing from skin contact.Taking a deep breathe asWe lay side by sideLooking up into complete darknessScattered white stars burningBrightly lighting the way home.Waiting, watching and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1974519/ What is in a lie?Small liesBig liesWho does it hurt?Affect?Protect?Do we even realise we are telling them?Tell yourself enough you believe it is the truthHence is becomes your truthIt is easier than telling the truthTelling the truth is the right thingDoing the right thing scares us the mostAs it is.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1974517/ NatalieOkay, so that is just the worst news ever. I cannot believe it. It's not true, it can't be. I am not engaged, am I? Surely I would remember something like that right? Especially, if I am supposed to be in love with this man. "Natalie love, are you okay? Can you say something?" Ask my mum.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1950891/ Prologue:Looking at this photograph a stranger stares back at me. She has turquoise eyes, straight, long caramel hair with a sweeping fringe, faint barely noticeable freckles. Her hair is cut in layers so that it carefully frames her face. In the picture she is smiling a full on smile showing her te.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1950889/ 22 fallen at Manchester will live on forever in our hearts http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1926539/ CaseyChapter 4:Feet pounding against the ground, arms pumping as I run forward apposing looking back. Just keep looking forward. Stay focused. I can feel my heart pounding sweating slowly dripping down my back. I can hear them behind I need to do something and quick. I take a sharp turn to the right.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1897668/ Chapter 6"Hey Erik, long time no see" Eddie says with a grin on his face as he stands up to shake Erik's hand. Apparently they are too manly too hug each other or some or lame excuse. Erik used to be a student here back when we were younger but left quite a while ago."Dude, what brought you back?" E.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894442/ Chapter 5ErikAs I lean on a tree hidden from view I can see she still looks the same as the day we first met. Beautiful and awkward at the same time. Her cheeks are slightly flushed as she walks down the corridor to the Great Hall for breakfast. I can see the light pouring in from the glass windows .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894438/ Chapter 4It is 6:30 in the morning. Normally we would have an extra hour and a half in bed but we have all been called into the Grand Hall for some announcement. What for I sure as hell don’t know and neither does anyone else. I am walking on my own at the moment as my dorm is on the second fl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894436/ Chapter 3"Eddie, you should have seen her, she was amazing!" Squealed Cass. She was retelling what happened yesterday with the little girl. With her arms flying everywhere she could take someone's eye out if she is not careful. Another thing I love about Cass is that she is always so enthusiast.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894433/ Chapter 2“Cass why don’t you just try calling him it would save us plenty of time” I calmly suggest.“Yes, okay you’re right” Cass sighs finally caving.I can tell Cass is still quite frustrated though because she has started to pace up and down which is giving me a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894431/ Spring has finally arrived. A clear, blue sky with the sun shining down and the trees in full bloom. The blossom is a mixture of a dark, rich pink and a lighter pink all meshed with white blossom which little girls loved to put in their hair. It’s warm this morning " about 90o Fahrenheit... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894429/ CaseyChapter 3:"Wait just slow down and think for a minute man""Why?" I snap as I turn on my heel to look at my best friend."Casey you can't just turn up they think you abducted her" Jace tries to reason with me putting his hand on my arm."I need to see her Jace" I say shaking his hand off my arm an.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894427/ Chapter 2My face is flushed bright red and I am breathing hard and my hair slightly damp as it decided to drizzle on my way here. I am sitting on a blue vinyl chair outside Dr Foreman’s office drawing out the memory I had earlier with my headphones in drowning out any background noise. A shado.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894426/ Chapter 1:Shimmers of light bounce off the creases in the turquoise sea, a breeze rippling the surface. There is a clear blue sky. I can smell the salt from the sea and I can hear a deep laugh not too far away that causes me to smile slowly. I turn my head looking at the man the laugh came from meet.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1894423/ You are dismissed and disregarded,Before you even open your mouth.Your voice no louder than a mouse,Is never heard.You shy and back away,From the loud and obnoxious.In crowds they come,Flocked by sheep.Intimidating they seem,Radiating false confidence for some.Like you they were,So learnt to speak u.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1859247/ D is for determination. Facing obstacles,And never giving up. If we did would we be here today?Because of this the human race dances in the light ofexcellence. Equality, is when all our brothers and sisters,No matter the colour of their skin or age,Are able to walk in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1657098/ The window of a soul,Is nothing more nor less,Than the eyes of one's self,The eyes of another. They reveal so much,Even what you wish to conceal.You can cover with a smile,Only real if it meets the eyes. You learn so much,From emotions they holdMemories that will last,Those to be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1623832/ SwitchedChapter 1It is raining like it does most days. Today is especiallycold accompanied by a strong breeze whipping my light purple shoulder lengthhair in my face. I am drenched and I have only been outside for five minutes. It’sunbelievable. My name is Illyria by the way. Ill.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1411342/ She looks like youShe talks like youNodding Smiling Agreeing Every day that has passed. She nods without failWith a smile worn outAgreeing to silently disagreeEvery day that has passedEvery day that is to come. She who is youNever.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1303823/                Chapter one Springhas finally arrived. A clear, blue sky with the sun shining down and the treesin full bloom. The blossom is a mixture of a dark, rich pink and a lighter pinkall meshed with w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1299263/ Eyes drawn to each otherQuicker at looking awayFleeting glancesYou think i don't see.I am no longer blindSo i notice;How you cheer for me from afarAnd how you remember all i do.You have something you want to sayYou bite your lipStopping the words from escapingJust what am i.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1276273/ Words at the ready,That my lips never utter.Thoughts and opinons formed,But never anounced outloud.What i think,And what i sayCould not be any further apartThen they already are.What i want to sayWhat i should sayWhat i do sayThe anwser is always wrong.It makes no diffe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267742/ First impressions count,So they say.But opinions can be changed,As time goes by.First impressions are more than likely wrong.Though being the way we are,We would never admit itAs we don't want to damage our pride.First impressions never go as planned,We make mistakes and embara.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267738/ People everywhere are afraid,Afraid to stop and just listen.They fear the only thing they will hearIs the silence.If they forget the silence and just listenThey will hear;The bird songs at the early hours of dawn,The crashing of waves,The whisper of secrets,And so much more.S.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267736/ The whole world is set against you,No that' s just your immagination.You have no friends,Open your eyes and look again.You think you' re the centre of the universe,Too bad no-one else does.Take a long, hard look in the mirror.Stop picking fights,So you can play the part of the victim.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267711/ Respect means forging and forgettingRespect is treating others as your equal.Respect is the opposite of impatience.Respect can make or break any relationship,No matter how strong the ties that bind. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267710/ Two children start off on the same path.Following the twists and turns,Going uphill and downhill.They reach a tunnel,One can see the light at the end of the tunnel,The other hasn't walked far enough. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267708/ United we stand,And fall one by oneLike a row of dominos.Our interests bring us together,Conflict separates us apart.One word is the key,Holding the power to change.All we have to do is mute our egos,And swallow our pride.Then and only then,Will the word escape our lips,Bringin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267706/ Giving up is easy,It's living that is hard.Life can make or break us,Forcing us to toughen up,And become stronger.Some flee to their dream world,Others face up to reality.It is those few,Whose souls will last for eternity. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267703/ Change can be good and badAs we stumble from childhood to adulthoodThe journey from one to the other is murkyAnd unclear.Why should you have to change the things thatGive you your identity?And the very definition of you?Otherwise you become lostAnd wouldn't be youAll that's lef.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267701/ Take a photographAnd remember, remember the momentThe feeling of happinessNumb all other emotionsLeaving you in a blissful slumber.The atmosphere ripples as a drop of time fallsSpreading like wildfire reaching youIncluding youCutting you off from the painful memoriesCaught in a b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267699/ From darkness comes lightWhere light shines darkness followsDark and lightThere can never be one without the other.The line that separates light from darknessYing from yang begins to blurThe battle between the two rages onLeaving nothing but an empty shell of what used to be.A br.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1267696/ Under a starlit sky, where the ocean looks black,Black as apearl. Looking down at the ocean I see aWindow, agateway to a whole other world we knowNothingabout and couldn’t even begin to imagine.Shimmers oflight bounce of the creases in the ocean,Where inthose mo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1251406/ Prologue:Looking at this photograph a stranger stares back at me. She has turquoise eyes, straight, long caramel hair with a sweeping fringe, faint barely noticeable freckles. Her hair is cut in layers so that it carefully frames her face. In the picture she is smiling a full on smile showing her te.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sammi95/1251405/