http://slow.writerscafe.org/Malen The original writings of author Malen en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776007384 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Looking Back-GlassEasing into my mind, never happens softly.No dreamy embraces or favorite places.It’s never soft in the night, or while basking in daylight.In fact, it’s very much the opposite of this kind of bliss.Like being woken abruptly from a dream, orFalling unco.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1523834/ Saddest Poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1519042/ As if by forceShe pulled me to the looking glassBegging me to cross throughTelling me the gloriesBeseeching my stories.Flowers colored the landscapeRaising praise to warm daysSoft grass blew gently Tickling the creatures to scurry.Causing the bees to sneeze.Clamoring to hold .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1518978/ I said it slower than intended. Barely able to exhale. Squeezed from form It all out poured. As if a muted warrior, I swung my might. The world slowed, slower still. Until the only echo was my shrill. Mid air stay my hand, must I slay this man? Unearthed from his rece.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1518973/ I can't seem to pick it out of my mind.Writing and writing, line by lineGrasping as it slips away.Treacherous, you have begun my decay.Twisting me tight, suffocating my thought-Processes, forcing my taste in fate.Satisfaction has become my murderous plan.Won't you please just let .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1518429/ For anyone's friend http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1518288/ A and E http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1517785/ If nothing is nothingYou are nothingYou nothingBut vast infinity holds colorful visionsBirthing universes of untold storiesCombustion, vacuum, cosmic furyCreation from molecular theories.As each string theory unwindsReturning us through scientific time.Curiosity still stands,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1517129/ Passioned vigor licks laced tongue.What have I begun?Written between minds.Ravenous universes combineErasing all time.I amNo hero The hero �" Zero. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1515692/ She's a viper of soulsA long slim black-hearted disasterFeeling her way underneathTasting the very breath releasedFlicking her licking to likingA heart throbbing disliking.Slithering onto skinShe breeds religionTaking her piece Her dark eyes perceiveDeeper than belief.Coile.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1515094/ Broken porch swings creek out a dying age.Screen doors replaced by wood slapped silence.Long have gone the days of street ball play.Rage dances on my tongue, when I hear their song.Begging pleas, asking me to vote for this continued misery.With spite I bite into my mind, wishing to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1514604/ Inhaling deepBreathing outIn each subsequent breathA story collects.A story that is sentTo the small creatures Whose lives are spentListening for that silence.Gathering around as if an eventA great poets ascent, then Carried off to their tiny townsWhere everything is writ.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1514446/ Holding up your flag high Stars, stripes, symmetrical pride. Echoes of unwritten memory -- Teasing time. Wrapped tightly in your heart Holding secrets of your art. All it would take, is one big break To spread them across history. A cup of tea, a warm face, a blanket .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1512992/ Like a sickness I've becomeWeakened beyond myselfWords of judgment part my lipsIntended maliciousness .Bitter resentment poisons veinsHate becomes real againA moment of unhappiness lurking Upon an argument of heartSeparated, falling, fallen apart.Sinking deeply away from lightI.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1511684/ Softly echoed upon my ear.In lush moments you appear.Teasing my taste, displaced.Covered in nights caress.A thousand reasons undressed.Her unmasked empire, repressed.Candles light the night.Mixing in holy twilight.Frankincense clouding sight.It's here, in tender need.Wher.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1509391/ Heavy memories fall harder.This moment couldn't last longer.Heart held back, rib caged.Becoming enraged.Falling tears describe farther.Emotion filling veins.Creating a creature of pangs.Unable to comprehendThis unforgiving end.Falling damp from what reins.In body departed.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1509302/ Mankind http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1507702/ Softly falling into weightless mind. Blowing dandelion messengers across time. Drying up from salty kisses. Sun rays decorate the day. Bare feet stretching free. Sun baked bicycle seats. Finally seeing knees. From.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1505768/ I am the wind-torn flag flown highI am left to hang dryI am faded from viewI am nothing newI am tried and trueI am stitched with intentI am remembranceI am flying highI am day and nightI am a remnant out of sightI am what never touched the groundI am signal to whosever vision.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1504405/ There are times I do not know what is said. As one thought becomes a thousand; no, a million.Pleasantly dreaming, screaming, beaming, and wishing I would let them free. This is me simply, profound. In this world, no better than a fool. A universe is inside of me, begging to be.In.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1503677/ Take me downtown to see the lightsElectric pulses invite.Fast moving automobilesMankind's pride in steel.Spinning head aroundVastly moving sound.Headlights flyby crowds.Illumination rebounds. Luminescent signals, bleating.On our feet, speeding.Recklessly through organized.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1502618/ Wind blown rain kisses awaken thoughtSharply nibbling at her heart.Ripe soil stirs rousing particles ascentGreeting her nose with earths scent.Awake could never feel like this.Dreamily caught up in its mist.In places told not to visitSoaked midst the wet nightA wild heart awo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1502207/ Opening http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1500200/ Displaced the soul aches withering.A weathered face, out of place, ingresses mind.Replacing an untenable state with grace.Worn dreams, held elusive to whom press.Held tight, her wish, lives free.Cooling wind playfully tosses her hair, delicately.Reminiscent reflections of spiritus chee.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1499988/ Daintily twisting, hair curls to finger.Eyeing in flirtatious jest.Lips bitten in anticipation.Ideally a night never end'n.Chocolate drips from bottom lip.Intense moments begin like this.Outbursts of laughter fill the room.Unconcerned with attire or attitude.Secrets whispered betwe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1499583/ Sickening deviance filled his head.Taking no interest in desperate pleas.Twisting fate with little haste.All she can do is lay aside in wait.A blade? A fist? 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Ihave placed articulated commentary in many of forums just to be driven away by snarling idiocy and name calling. For example -- Marrow my dear friend -- these creatures may it be, seem to call each other "trol.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493972/ Stand beside me child; look into the wildMy hand you must let go; this world you must knowLet not fear reside; open up your eyeThe fairy tale inside, in this place thrives.Past the darkness bleak, a past you must not seek.On your tippy toes, reach for the rose.A gasp from child pee.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493931/ In stillness silence warms, day begins luminiferousStirred out of slumber, Abrupt and notorious A bittersweet transformation, Returning to body and mindOnly a moment betwixt, Connections intwine Memories linger, echoes called dreamsReminders, Knowing I am everything in betweenBack to r.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493893/ Introductions are difficult http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493567/ Wooden beams holding historyAged far beyond meWhat a wonder to wander in natureA musk that stirs ones soulPaired with the scent of moldThat this cold air breathesDances to my nose Walking with bare feetToes curl holding tightA place we rarely comeFrom where life is sprung.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493449/ Scattered thoughts interrupt ambitionConcentration, broken to memoryCurtains blowing, dancing to winds breath The chair creaks back, slouching as the pen drops Laying on blank space, infinity proves hard to capture Silence, disturbing and unkindFrustration, running fingers through hair.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493447/ So we meet again, said the paper to the penIt must be fateJust a grueling date Maybe it's loveOr a forewarning from aboveWhy must you be this wayWe are just here to playMust I be forlornLaid down for this ployTheatrical relevance marked foreverA dance of words with cause to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493444/ Tap, tap, tapI am here again.Are you ready to listen?A moment, a pleaWill you never hear me?Tap, tap, tapI know you see meNot unlike an intrusionWrecking with frightJust hold tightTap, tap, tapI've found it you know?That part of your soul, unhidden.It calls and cries be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493443/ Bending fate to satiateOnce ripped a part A heart, a heartHung on slim wirebeating direA heart, a heartNarrowed eyes searchingWhat soul is lurking For heart, for heartA sudden whirlingA gasp unnervingMy heart! My heart! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Malen/1493441/