http://slow.writerscafe.org/ShadowWhysper The original writings of author ShadowWhysper en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776017766 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Trump’s TriumphWhy did Obama have to go?Why couldn’t we stay with the devil we know?Not that Obama was truly a devilAt least he was mature and mentally levelHe could think, speak and act like a manWho didn’t believe everything against him a scamHe fought.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1943770/ The Path AheadIt’s a New Year, the slate is cleanBut is it really? What does that mean?The past is never truly forgottenThe lessons we learned, the battles we fought inThey stay with us, as we carry onThough the memory of them may be goneThe impressions that the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1870257/ God Pray for the USAThe saying was “God Bless America”For it was the land of the freeWill that still be the caseWith Trump, President to be? Will a wall be builtAnd people deported?Will the Ku Klux KlanCelebrate as reported? Will free.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1851711/  An arched eyebrow, a wondering mindCurious to know what you might findDelving into a person’s thoughtsTrying to unravel these twisted knotsYou may be wrong, you are still naïveThings are not always as you believeYou tend to see the best of what may be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1835945/ In My Thoughts Yousteal my thoughts and haunt my dreamsYet,a pleasant haunt it seemsCaughtin a trance I sit and stareAsI see you sitting thereItbrings a smile to see you grinAndall sorts of thoughts beginTohear your voice and quiet laughterM.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1732271/ Non-Existent Life…Stuck in a rut, not going anywhere…Moving through the motions, like taking in some airWithout conscious thought, little effort to be spentTime ticks slowly past, with no idea where it wentNumbingly routine, day in, and day outWhat is this thing called ‘living&rs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1646040/ Poem written for a Poetry Circle challenge based on the following picture by Jonathon Earl Bowser: http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1628085/ Between the Lines…  You flirt and charmDo your best to disarmYou say you miss meWould love to kiss meWhat would be the harm? You pout and simperAll but whimperTry to convince meTo let you see meTo return things as they wer.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1622249/ Another Poetry Circle poem.. the original picture was lost and so the following was used as a substitute (artist unknown) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1620605/ I Try... Itry to helpTobe your friendTodo the best I canToease the sadness and the painAndgive you hope again Itry to fightTohelp you throughTomake the shadows leaveToallow the light to touch your soulAndgive you s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1619661/ A Poetry Circle challenge written to the picture "Celestial Apparition" by Jonathon Earl Bowser http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1616436/ ASilent Time... Icry myself to sleep at nightAndwonder what went wrongHowcan I be so weakAndyet appear so strong? Iwanted you to hold me closeAndyet I made you leaveAtthe time I needed mostTotrust you and believe .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1613108/ Two old poems that are linked together... (pun totally intended ;-) ) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1612973/ So Very Wrong... It’s been weeks since you’ve gone home Leaving me here, once again on my own Life has no meaning, I’m empty inside I feel as though my heart has died I’m trying to be strong... It just feels so very wrong... I need to have you in.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1610760/ An old Poetry Circle poem written for the picture below... (Picture: 'The Apple Tree' by Mitch Zorich) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1608677/ ASilent Wish...  Waiting patiently for hopes to befulfilledFor now, my cautious tongue is stilledAm I wrong about what I think?Will it all disappear with just oneblink?How I wonder what you feel for me...I guess I'll just have to wait and see&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1606516/ You'll have to excuse the title, apparently, a four letter word is too short to be acceptable... (or perhaps because it starts with an "F"...) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1603908/ Childrenof the Moon Drawnto each otherAninvisible bond betweenLiketides affected by the moonTheforces at work unseenSowe find ourselves connectedInways we can’t describeAnirresistible desireAresonating vibePulledever closer.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1600210/ This poem was written as part of a Poetry Circle challenge http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1599391/ Another poem inspired by Cecil the Lion's senseless death, I hope this tragedy will put an end to trophy hunting as we know it... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1598554/ Short, simple and to the point... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1596595/ Disposable Friend It seems to me our time is done and now Imust move onIt seems to me the bond we shared is nowall but gone…I once thought our friendship was strongenough to lastI once thought we’d stay friends when yourneed was pastBut now I won.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1596114/ I have written many poems inspired by Adam Lambertsince his time on American Idol. Below you will find many of these with shortsnippets explaining the inspiration behind the work. I will do my best to go inthe order in which they were written as I journey down memory lane... --- &nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1594900/ Always faced withchoices, unsure of what to doIf only you couldknow what the best thing is for youBut if we alwaysdid what’s best and never what was wrongHow could we makemistakes, to learn and become strong?Everyone makeschoices, of which they are not proudBu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1541692/ This poem is dedicated to Bear (a dear friend of mine), who thankfully has remained my friend throughout the many years since this was written... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1515848/ Written for a Poetry Circle challenge to the follow picture ('The Gathering' by Mitch Zorich): http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1513784/ I can't do anything right, it seems... All I have are shattered dreams I hold the pieces in my hands And try my best to understand What went wrong, why did they break? Is this the price for my mistakes? Is there nothing I can do To put the pieces together anew? Is there no wa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1513235/  Thegrass bends to the will of the gentle breezeThesun warms the land, for there are no treesHere,years ago, the children would playNowthey’ve grown and moved awayNomore laughter and shouts of gleeJustpeacefulness in this vast green seaW.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1511911/  I know you say you should thank me moreFor everything I doTo that you will often hear my say“Don’t thank me, thank you” I do for you, you do for meWe help each other outAnd though it is not often saidOur love is not in doubt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1509907/ Westarted out as friendsAgreeingto be loversAndsaid “This is where it ends,Feelfree to seek out others”Forwe were not in loveOnlypleasing our desiresPuttingfriendship up abovePassionthat expiresThroughthe months we’ve been there.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1498826/ Iam sorry that I hurt youInever meant to make you cryIknow I cannot change the pastAndso I will not tryIt’snot that I regretThosespecial moments spent with youMyonly regret is for the pain I causedAndthe hurt I can’t undoIwas so thrilled .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1491032/ GenieMy genie in a bottle, that’s whatyou are to meAll I need to do is ask and allmy wishes are freeYou would think it would be easy,to know what to ask forTo find out what I like and thenjust to ask for moreBut I need to be specific andknow every little detai.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1488518/   Invisible, I sit and watch as thingshappen all around meWanting to speak, yet unsure of what tosayEven if I knew, unable to find my voiceStanding at the edge, hesitantShould I take the step?What will happen? Yet my thoughts go unnoticed by tho.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1487513/ Hello my friend, I have to say…I’m thinking of you this Valentine’s Day… A day set aside to celebrate loveChocolates and flowers now symbols of…I can send neither of these things to youBut let me tell you what it is I can do….. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1487309/             Thankyou for your friendship            Andfor always being there            Thepath can be rough and rocky.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ShadowWhysper/1487228/