http://slow.writerscafe.org/artsyloon89 The original writings of author Briana O'Connor en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775964352 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 She sat in silence as the news broadcast went on inexcruciating detail about the imminent death of humanity in eighteen hundreddays. The woman reading the story, Anne Clemmons, spoke in a solemn, serioustone as if what she was saying was plausible. Darcy Toleman didn’t believe aword th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/2488499/ Music can express themystical experience better than language; it can tell of its mystery, joy,sadness, and peace far better than words can utter. The fatigued intellectfinds a tonic and the harassed emotions find comfort in music.�" PaulBrunton in Meditations.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/2488498/ I am nature in all its splendorFrom the leaves of tall treesTo the blades emerging from the groundI am the oxygen to the living I am the ability to conceiveThe opportunity for the young to thrive in the wombThe growth of the populationI am fertility in all its mi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/2488497/ In the darkestof nights our souls entwine.I take you,And you take me.May death beour only parting. As our heartsbecome one,I feel theconnection.Your scars becomemine,And mine becomeyours. This darknesswe now shareShines light throug.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/2488496/ First attempt at a story in a long time. Please be sure to let me know what you think. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1535268/ (Still working on the story line. A description of this book will be available soon.) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1535261/ A negative take on Summer-No I do not dislike this particular season. This is just something that wheeled around in my brain so I put it to paper. :D http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1531312/ Acrostic ramblings I wrote when I was bored, describing my vast personality traits. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1529986/ You may have seen this poem posted before. It has been edited a bit. Please feel free to let me know what you think. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1529387/ Lacking returnThis bitter sweet loveEnslaving her spiritStealing self controlHelpless in nature, she’s begging for moreBroken is the heartObsessive is the mindChanging her from womanTo dotish little girlShe’s stuck, glued to the floorBegging for reliefLonging for his touchConfused in men.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1527881/ Answer to the poems full of pain challenge-Suggestions for title welcomed and appreciated. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1496659/ Attempt at challenge- Use at least 3 or these words in a poem- expensive, lampshade, bruise, convincing. Not my best, but I gave it a shot! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1444810/ answer to leaf challenge http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1443265/ 50 line poem collaboration with Richard Allen Beevor, Momzilla, Pushkar Prabhat, Sindu, Realmwriter, Jordan, Music Maniac http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1443032/ Watching from afar, observing feline eyesThe kind that pierce through the darkest of realmsFinding him wandering paths of dismal forestry Lost in the decay of emotional turmoilRaising his head, gazing in my directionPenetrating my soul, freezing my breathSmiling in a way that would greet a friendMot.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1428112/ Blinded by anticipationThe sweet chocolates of lifeMysterious in natureSurprise to the sensesReaching absent mindedlyDelighted by experienceRich is this flavorTo be savored, this treatAnother moment passedAnother choice is hadSour is the momentYet gratitude bestows the soulLiving continues onDecisio.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1428038/ Beautiful is the spirit which drifts in the windUp on the mountain tops and down by the seaBeautiful is the soul which dances through the mistAll through the valley and amongst the shoreMan stands before me simple to the eyeBut my heart senses his complexityThe depth of the being that lies withinWom.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1427868/ Cinquain poem for contest http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1423980/ Blitz Poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1422726/ A poem in the Chant form http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1422578/ Cascade Poem-Poetic Form http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1422406/ Blitz Poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1422362/ 7 verse Haiku http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1422069/ A silly poem about a nigh mare I had once http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1422045/ Challenge Answer - Embrace The Joy (not my best by any stretch to the imagination, but hey I tried) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1421720/ Escorting me everywhereWith an aura of darkness,Mimicking my bearing,My gesture and my velocity.Relieve her, I cannot.She’s adhered to my spirit,Leaching my emotions,Yearning for dominion.My shadow, so stillWhenever I’m rooted,Seemingly harmless,But I assure you she’s not.Whisperin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1421705/ Inaudible disaster spews from his lips.They are moving,But ears are lacking comprehension.Mind wandering,Swirling me off to dimensions unknown.The doctor,Still blathering his dire prognosis.I’m dying,Stricken with a plague irreparable.I’m crumbling,Emotional tornado desisting the snivel... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1421380/ The winds are changing http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1421343/ The state between consciousness and dreams http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1420692/ This poem has some of what was originally in the poem Green Beginnings. I took suggestions and deleted parts and added some. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1418909/ I would rather be punched :D http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1418503/ I don't like people... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1418454/ Formally named "The Color That Enraged Him" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1417391/ Cruel Plagiarism Prose Challenge http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1417369/ "Pollution Challenge" This challenge is to speak of anti-pollution without using obvious words and taking lines from Momzilla's poem Gaia Swoons. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1417226/ "I Can't Say Challenge" This challenge was about describing bricks without using the words brick or block. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1417206/ The wind…It dances,Granting kissesTo everyone it passes.The birds…They singBeatiful songs For all to dance to.The crickets…They playViolins made of limbsJoining the owl’s drum.The children…They laugh,Joyful of nature,The rebirth of playtime.The rain... It pitters,Pa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1417104/ The wind scorches the flesh...Like fire.White rain dampens the hair...Sending tremors up the spine.A blanket covers the ground...But it’s frozen,Granting no security.Winter...It spreads it’s flamesDestroying the greenery...The outdoorsman's joy.It rules the landFor months on end,Trapping.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1417094/ To Whom It May Concern,My heart, it’s exhausted, broken in too many pieces to count.My mind, it’s frazzled, strained beyond its own comprehension.My body, it’s dragging, patronizing its own existence.My smile, it’s hiding, too ashamed to shed it’s light.My eyes, they gr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1416420/ This is a poem I wrote about the little girl I lost when I was a teenager. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1415162/ This is factor in love http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1415150/ The iconic artwork entitled The Scream was inspired by Edward Munch's fear of people, also known as Agoraphobia. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1414941/ An attempt at a kids poem/nursery rhyme. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1414416/ The isn't factor in love http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1414198/ When your voice isn't loud enough there's always poetry! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1413982/ This is a poem using every letter of the alphabet. The first letter of each line goes from top to bottom, A-Z. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1413975/ This is the 2nd part of a sequal. The first part is entitled The intro. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1413732/ Unbeknownst to him, Randy Orton is going to marry me and live happily ever after :D My first attempt at the 10 word challenge. This is about watching your opponent walk towards you ready to fight. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1413726/ Rise up! Be free! Don't fall victim to society's idea of normalcy! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1413709/ A poem about my battle from an active drunk to a recovering, spiritual being. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/artsyloon89/1413253/