http://slow.writerscafe.org/gracynnrose The original writings of author Gracynn en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775468818 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 We zoom around in your low, low carLate at night, too busy to look at the starsI giggle nervously at your jokesThe jitters dwindle after we smokeYou gaze into my dark eyes in searchFor something that does not lurkMy smile fades at your realizationI am shushed before I attempt to rationInstead of wal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2107375/ These salty tears on my cheekThe result of a year long headacheBefore I’d put up a fakeSmile but now it only peaksLet me drift away from hereTo a bed of a thousand white rosesAs the metal casket door closesDon’t give me sad goodbyes dearFor the headaches will end soon.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2104468/ You don't take what you wantInstead you let me breathePrior memories hauntMe always in my dreamsYou don't expect progressInstead you let me liveThe nightmares still distressBut now we handle themYou do put my needs firstUnlike those previousAnd you laugh at the worstJokes I tell wholeheartedWe do ma.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2103553/ Tap on the edge of the counterFingers pull apart along the cracked shellWhite/yellow contents ooze afterInto the glass bowl, its new homeOne cup of crystal-like powderMakes the substance thick, tough to stirIt jumps out of the bowl, causing laughterWhen it lands on my dark t-shirtFingers peel the ov.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2097589/ Why did you take my red sneakers?I was proud of the Nike swoop feature.Toe popped out of the hole showing my sock,Now it hurts to step on pebbles and rocks.Why did you take my pre-ripped jeans?Others viewing my body is not keen.And humiliation overwhelms me,Over things people can never unsee.Why did.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2097140/ Somehow I thought I had a choice,I told myself I owned my voice.Silly to think I could decide,But really I should just abide.I fight and fight for what?Everyday I'm in this rut.Giving in is too hard,Instead I keep my heart on guard. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2097137/ Beside her, he snores faintly,The soft sound lulls her senses.But she gets up carefully,The creaky floor makes her body tense.Padding to the living room,She pulls back the curtains revealing,Streams of light from stars and moon.She soaks in power of its healing.The day eats away at her soul,With dea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2097029/ I look across the table over at you,Our eyes connect and just for a short moment.Somehow we both knew,Our lives intertwined to every extent.We baked and baked and listened to some tunes,Each word you said I took note painstakingly. Daydreamed in afternoons,Inside and out we know each other really.An.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2096996/ We used to have pillow fightsThe kind at a girl's slumber partyWe'd groan in the morning lightStreaming through the old windowAnd you would call me those namesThe cute ones like baby, hun, sweetieYou said I put others to shameAnd made aware I was importantBut one day those names changedI can't remem.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2094850/ She holds her breath all dayAnd f*****g gasps for air at nightDemons she keeps at bayBut fears the morning lightWhere she remains untouchedEyes connect and leave at instantEverything so rushedEach breath is resistantFingers toy with her hairShe makes no effort to stop themLike she is unawa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2070746/ Looking back, my pace quickensHis deep voice booms, assuring suspicionsLungs freeze, giving my chest restrictionYes, I know his intentionsHe grasps my arm, pulling backForced I turn and look into the blacksOf his eyes, granting my arm no slackThe warmth for others he lacksFear grips me to the bare b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/2068222/ A car travels in the distanceTwo glimmers of light break darknessThey grow but my weak existenceFor once holds its ground regardlessThe lull of rubber on pavement Puts my rattling thoughts to restVibrations under foot augmentThe decision my brain obsessedMy aspirations disappearedLong before th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/1912554/ I freeze at a instant waiting for the endTime drags by no matter the prayers I sendTears run down my face without a fair warningHis parents in the next room faintly snoringI cry out their attention I seekBut friend, no one saves the mild and meekInnocence stripped down to the flesh so bareOut cold h.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/1861329/ Let your mind wander into the land of unrealistic thoughts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/gracynnrose/1357547/