http://slow.writerscafe.org/jefferyhayes88 The original writings of author Jeffery Hayes en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776033813 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 You entered my lifeWhen I was not lookingI was caught off guardWhen I fell so hardI never wanted thisI never wanted to feel the stingof Falling in loveNow I am afraid to lose youWhen you make it seem so easy to walk away.Countless times you were the reason I criedBecause of yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1677244/ I feel I push everyone I love awayWhen I try to pull them closerI loose grip and I am sent fallingFrom myself.Becoming someone I don't even know.Looking at my self from another view.I see the broken little boyThe damaged young adult.The scared of love man I am.I try so hard .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1649966/ People tend to try to hide Their darker side.Afraid it will push the ones they loveaway.I know this to be true.For I am guilty of this.Just like youI have a dark past.But that's a different story For a different time.I know you are scared to let someone in.Afraid of the pai.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1616621/ Love is a fickled thing. It can build you up.But in a blink of an eye. It can break you down.Its both beautifulAnd dangerousReminds me of the lighting stormsI use to watch as a kid.How your touchSets my skin on fireBut when you are goneI feel cold and all alone Your kiss .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1613001/ My demons demand to be dominateBut my heart is filled with light.Keeping them at bayIts a fightBetween heart and mindWith my soulSilently waitingFor the right momentTo intertwineTo bring peaceTo a dangerous battle.Looking at me you could never see.For this war is slowly des.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1609795/ We all fumble and fall.Ending up between a rock and a hard place.We cry, bleed, and laughJust as any other. We all have flaws.Little dark secrets.We become enragedWhen we are against the wall.You and I Are not so different.So why must we live in a worldWith so much hate.War.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1517882/ A Lonely PlaceSolitude was my safe place.Where the world could not hurt me.Where the words of othersCould not reach me.My heart was safe from pain.My soul was safe from darkness.I found the Lord In a lonely place.My candle found its flame.As a new day came.The sunlight to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1504490/ Lord I'm ReadyI knew you where always thereBut I pretended you didn't exist.I ran fast and hard.Trying to defy and deny youI was youngI was a fool.That's not me anymoreLord I'm ReadyI'm giving it all to you.You see my heart.You know my words are true.I will run to you.I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1504489/ A life was lostGoodbyes were said.Broken hearts is the price paid.You were not just a friend.You are family.With Heads Held High.WithTear filled eyes.We say goodbye.You are free to fly.A kind heart.A gentle soul.You take a part of our hearts.And in our hearts You will forever be. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1464779/ You never know how long you have with the people you love. Never take one moment for granted. But cherish it like it is your last. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1455886/ My nights use to beLong and restlessMy mind endlessly wondered.I found peaceIn your heart's melody.Every beatIs another note Beating its own Sweet symphonyIn your armsI found safetyEvery night I listen toMy favorite song.As your heart beatSings me to sleep http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1401193/ Its stormy night. But the storm I seeIs in your eyesYour beautiful But brokenThe words you speakSoftly spokenThis cant be good byePlease dont cryStep backFlash backHow did we get Where we are right now.We were once so happy.But now I seeTears streaming down yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1386634/ Finding something I never hadLet me beThe reason for your smileLet me be The candle that lights your pathBecauseI found hopeWhen hope seem to be lostI found my north star.Let me beThe one that illuminates your heartWhen you feel love slipping awayLet me be The reaso.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1378573/ 'No More'Whats all this yelling for.I don't won't to fight no more.I'm sick and tired of this pointless war.Let's put a stop Before we drown in our own hate.We both take aimBut do we truly want to pull the triggerWords like swordsCutting deeperI don't want to cry no more... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1371502/ 'Life' We come into a worldAs an innocent We learn and grow Each and every day.We take a step at a time.But we're always so focused on where we are goingThat we forget about enjoying the journey.Life isn't about winning or losingIts about living in the momentHelping even whe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1363695/ One of these daysI'm gonna give into how I feelWhen I watch youWatching meIts the little things you doYou got me fallingDeeper in loveThe simple smileStar filled eyes.Heart beatingLike a beautiful melody.Maybe one day. I will get a chance to catch youAs your Falling.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1362805/ This is the poem I wrote for mother's day. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1356251/ 'Looking Back'Lost in my own thoughtsI look back at my life.Both the good and the badAll the challenges I made it throughAll laughter and tears.I won't lie. I wish I could go back To fix a few thingsBut life isnt about reliving a momentIts about living in the momentMaking a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1352145/ 'Try'I can't lie.I struggle Fall andFumble.I try to be strongTry to find where I belongAs hard as I trySometimes I can't helpBut cry.But my tears that fallAre not tears of a quitter.Its tears of a sinner.I try to live life right.I try not to stray.Time after time.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1348608/ 'Happy'Things seem brighterColors come aliveI see a whole new world your my eyesI find myself dancingThough I can't.Smiling more then I though possibleSo this is what it means to be HappyCounting my blessingThank the LordI was born Who I amThis is my shining momentBet.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1344767/ This is about 6 abandoned kittens thats I took in and helped them fight for their lives. To the very end. But I cant help but feel like I could have done more. I failed http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1343195/ This poem was inspired by the song 'Say Something''Say Something'I try And try againTo reach out to you.Not knowing what to say.Because it seems to only matter to me.But I am coming to a pointWhere I will no longer try.I will always careBut I won't always be there.All I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1340396/ I've fallenBurned down to nothing but ashes.Like a Phoenix I have raised upStronger than I ever been.Anger and rageIs no longer my cage.Hear me roar.I got a heart of a lion. I'm take this life on by storm.Watch me soar.The past I have broken free of.Like shackles Layi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1337550/ I see your tearsYour tired soul.Your broken heart.In your eyes I'm just another guy.Your waiting for me to become Another scarOn your already shattered heartIn your eyes I'm just another heartbreakWaiting to happen.Babe that's no me.In time I hope you will seeLook into .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1336857/ When we were youngerit was all a game.taking nothing serious. Day after dayLife was just a game.Now that we are older.Our eyes have been open.To a world much colder.I am tired of runningPlaying this Foolish GameOf cat and mouse.I put away my childish days.But remain a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1334859/ Some people may ask.How can you believeWhat you can not see.To that I replyI am aliveI have fallenBut I am still standingNot on my own strengthBut on my faith in the Lord.He makes his presents knownOn his own time.I'm not ashamed I will not question. They may ask.Do y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1334029/ Looking into your tired eyes.I got lostI got nervous. So I hide it with a kiss.Your lips.How they felt like bliss.Making my heart skip a beat.Oh how I didn't want this moment to end.I got lose in the moment.How it felt to have you next to me.You make me feel like I never fe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1331778/ I dont mean to rush.But baby just hush. Let my words sink in.So where do i began.Your one of a kind.Counting every moment that your mine.Baby dont get me wrong.Your body is beautiful. But your heart is what caught my eyes.So I give you the keyTo my greatest treasure.For you.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1328817/ Wishing on falling stars.Why wait for them to make your dreams come try.Reach for them instead.Busy blowing out candlesWhen the winds of change.Blows past you I feel alive at nightAs I count the fire fliesBeauty to the eyes of the beholder.Peaceful sleepWelcomes meDreamin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1328412/ I fell for your eyesOn my lipsYour kiss lingersBaby how did I get blessedWith having you by my side.Your headResting on my chest.Listening to my heart.The heart that you have Given a reason to beat.I open my eyes things your just a dream.Until I see your smile.Your .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1327913/ We all come to a point in our life where we must let the past go. So that we can began our future. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1326546/ 'Story of My Life'Being the baby fourI found myself competing to be noticedMark was the football player and artist.Lawrence was the smart one.Marie being the only girl.But we managed to consist. At the age of five. My world cameUndone.I had to make a choice.My mom and dad had g.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1324054/ I use to spend my life Liven for this worldLost and confusedI lost sight of the LordI fell and fumbleI began to crumbleOn the verge of losing it allThen I heard your voiceCalling out to me.I shatteredYou touched my my broken heartAnd it became brand newYou touched my soul.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1323073/ I find myself standing on un even grounds.In the middle of a warBetween light and dark.Fire like rainFalling from the sky.My mind racing.My heart pounding.I take my next step.So close To the edge.Without the fear of falling.I have seen thos battle before.I have stood in this very spot.Watching.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1320691/ Looking up I smile.Such a beautiful night.Peaceful and calmingSlowly closing my eyesLike a starI'm fallingFaster but I'm not afraid.Like a sinnerI fall to my knees and pray.Lord show me the way.Allow me to wake up Another day...Like a starSomeday I too will faid.I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1320154/ I got my walls up.Watching my every move.Got hurt too many times.But I ain't letting that get me down.My ememies are trying to get a hold of me.My walls are bullet proof.The Lord's armor won't fail me.Try to break me down.I"ll make it through.I dont fear you.I pity you.I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1318152/ Faith and hope fill my heartI mess upI sin.On bending knees andTear filled eyesI pray to be forgiven.Lord give me strength to forgive all those who aim to orHave hurt me.They are lost and have not found their way to you.They read your wordsAnd create their own meaning. I wa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1318135/ All my poems are about parts of my life. Y'all see I grew up struggling with faith. I always questioned my self about who I am and why is my life so important. I came to a dark point in my life http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1318125/ So many believe they are safe Because of their works.We build up walls.Only to find them same wallsCome crashing down.They were not built on faith.You find yourself falling fastThis is when The healing begins.You live your lifeOnly surrendering whenYou see fit.Only to f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1318096/ 'Change'We all have moment momentsThat we wonder whyHow comeWhy me.We forget to long at where we startedAnd how far we have come.To busy trying to get to where you want to beThat you lose yourself.So tell meWas all that money Worth losing your soul.Bitterly blinde.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1318094/ Life gets a little crazy Every now and thanI struggle, slip, fall andStumble.But I will not crumble.Lord I hear you calling meYour voiceLike lighting strikingBreak me down.So you build me back upMaking me aBettet me thanI use to be.Break me down.Build me back up f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1318092/ 'Scars' I felt my share of painI shed my share of tearsI faces my share of fearsThe scars on my heart.Remind me That my past Is real.I fought my share of warsI won my share of battles.I lost myself more timesThen I care to count.The scars on my soulRemind meThat e.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1309415/ No falling starsWish hard.No waiting for matching number.Blowing out candles.I believe in LordHaving faith is so simpleIn him I trust.From dawn to duskRain or shine.Life use to be so crazyChanging and spinningMaking me dizy.Then I hear a voice.I see the lightLike a ca.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1307440/ We live in a world That spreads hate using holy words.Misusing and abusing what they dont understand.Fear clouds their minds.Blindly judging othersWe are all sinnersWe all fall sort from the lord.For he gave his life to save not one but all.But still we fall into stereotypingLike a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1307419/ I heard a song called who am I And I connected with this song. And it inspired a poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1305706/ Some people cant understand how it feels to praise the lord.Its like listening to musicThat you can connect withThe melody of his wordsMove your soul.The symphony flowsLike his mercyFor he so loved us thatHe gave is only sonIn dancingHe is the leaderAs we follow.Eve.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1305004/ In sleep I find peace.In life I find challenges. In faith I am safe.For the lord has never forsaken me.I hear his voiceTo my heart he calls.I amAwaken.Of his gloryI will speak. Of his love.I am safeOf his power.I will praise.From is voiceI am Awaken http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1303271/ Somedays will be one of those daysWhere nothing is going right.No matter how much you try.On bending knees You prayCan I get an Amen!Its a beautiful dayAfter a stormy night.The sun is shining so bright.Praise the Lord Can I get an Amen!The lord gives up heart break, pai.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1303270/ I was once consumed by darkness.I gladly let it consume my ever thought.I felt safe in my own mind.But I lost so much.I wanted to fade away.I wanted the pain to stop.Darkness becamd my friendThen I saw a flame in the distance.As it reached me.I felt warmth. I felt arms wrap.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1301829/ Mom I know its hard for youTo see your baby is a manAnd I know I wasn't always the easiest kid to raise.I rebeled just for fun.I stood up to you when I should have just listened.Back then I didn't see how hard it was forvyou to stay strongWhen everything was going wrong.I know yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jefferyhayes88/1301273/