http://slow.writerscafe.org/roger_onslow The original writings of author Rogie-Dodge en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776010934 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 We seem to always be waiting:Waiting for the kettleWaiting for the traffic lightWaiting for the elevatorWaiting for the weekendWhat is waiting?Waiting is ignoring the present moment;Wishing it to quickly pass byWanting a future event to arrive.Whether it be good or bad.Wondering how long it will tak.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1356852/ how we feel is a choice http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1352855/ There are two ways to avoid suffering http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1352842/ Why go on? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1350120/ love and sadness http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1348787/ Bye for a while to my friends here http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1347592/ If I can express things in verse, then I must understand them. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1344983/ All grasping is for future or past http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1341511/ Future Past and Now http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1341431/ Best magic trick ever! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1340515/ sometimes there is no choice http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1340507/ Man's penultimate folly was the creation of nature. Man's ultimate folly was the creation of self. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1340399/ A "Thank you" to my sangha http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1340196/ The first night http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1340004/ Leaving http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1339995/ Leaving http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1339990/ Beat Beat BeatThe beating of my heartIt nourishes my bodyBrings life to every partSometimes I do not noticeBut its always there insideWithout any thoughtIts so much a part of myBut I don't know how But its always thereBeyond my controlCan help itA part of meThe heart-beat of my soul  is yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1339640/ ? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1337129/ Using nothing but your own breath. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1337106/ The essence of buddhism as expounded by the penguins from Madagascar II. With a haiku. Have a laugh and learn. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1336090/ that's what some people think, but what does it really say? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1336019/ the realisation of oneness http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1335643/ We don't come out of this world, we come into it. Inspired by Alan Watts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1335641/ You are something That the universe doesAs a wave is something That the ocean doesFrom the motion below Each waves arisesIt moves and grows Then break and diesThe ocean does not cry For the loss of a waveThough its form may die The water remains http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1334367/ I'm just a bunch of squishers in a squishy bag of skin. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1334351/ What mindfulness really is http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1331412/ a little thought experiment in oneness http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1331400/ I can feel your love  Even when you're not around. When we are together  My feet leave the ground When I see the sky  So beautiful and blueI raise my arms in wonder  And I am with youYou're the blue of my sky  The stars in my nightThe tears when I cry  The smi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1331092/ Can't believe that it's trueSitting here beside youFeel your body next toMineHope I haven't misreadWhat that little touch saidWas it  ....Sign http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1330640/ For "A very SHORT story-One sentence" contest http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/A-very-SHORT-story-One-sentence./49656/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1330609/ Who is it? Who is me? Who is in charge? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1330597/ just doing nothing (or going nowhere) is still doing. You need to stop doing to be relaxed and at peace. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1330082/ When doing nothing You are still doing.  Relax. Do not do.  Just be. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1330077/ we are islands http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1329558/ the eternal game of existence. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1328361/ everything http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1327943/ there is no separate identity, we are all interconnected. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1327937/ Based on Thich Nhat Hahn's teachings on love http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1327261/ When things seem most difficult, that is when your true self emerges like a star to guide you http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1327239/ For ten word contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1325938/ for "Six Word stories" contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1323992/ Written for a friend who is giving a talk on her spiritual journey. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1323968/ Song (WIP) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1320179/ Fun rock song .. I'd say screamo or metal :D http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1317001/ To be happy now  Live in the present moment    Not past or future. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1308522/ Sometimes I feelThat is doesn't matterIf I live,Or if I dieBut when you're with meI find my true worthIn your smileAnd in your eyes http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1307523/ You cannot have courageUntil you face fearYou cannot have confidenceUntil you defeat doubtYou cannot have happinessUntil you survive sorrow http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1307522/ for the ten words contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1307155/ ... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1305231/ Fear and hope are equally you enemy when you allow them to consume you, but can be your friends when you accept them for what they are http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/roger_onslow/1304793/