http://slow.writerscafe.org/jmeecakes The original writings of author Jaime Tollefson en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776101836 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 AsI stir the risotto, I can’t help but think of her.Iget zealous with my cooking sometimes, because she isn’t avery good one. Andthough I cook for the love, my body stands Whereshe stood; stove hovering and naggingAteveryone. Myheart is sorr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592788/ Istood outside on the mountain hillNakedand freeYouwandered off to the edgeAvoidingand making phone callsShesnaps the camera finding the shiny and the greaseItug at the minimal scarfAttemptingto paint a stripe across my curves in the lensThe foxtails&.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592787/ Scandalous, scandalous, scandalousNone other than I, the stallion battalionCould be so completely scandalousThoughts whirling and whizzing, buzzing around myheadSleep deprived, doey-eyed, traumatized, hungrified,objectified and idolizedI come to my bed each day and nightP.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592785/ He has tumbled bedclothes beneath the beautifulchaosHe has arranged so spirituallyAs if the rhythm of nature perpetuatesThe dreams of a philosopherYour sheets are tossed and rash; a simple manYet so full of study and meringue“Artwork”, he says, to my question.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592783/ I’mstanding here naked nowAllI can see is what is left of meButI will get the strengthIwill push forward, somehowAsI bask in this, my nakednessIcannot help feeling lonelyBecauseyou took my loveAndyou took my heartAndyou raped my creditAll.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592782/ Elevenis denial and confusionbetweenrejection and solidity.Neverknowing who’s next tohateyour new outfit. Neverexpectingthe world to be socruelat such a tender age.Tenderage was my year at eleven.  Chain link fence was mybestfriend till the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592781/ Allsewn up in a neat little packageTheendingTheboxThetrunksAllunraveling around meHeartstrings, lives, drugsThere’snowhere to turnWe’reall the sameAndif you’re not the sameYouoffer no solace either Tolive like you did.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592780/ Whatis it that keeps them here?Apeople’s history, built up for a few hundred yearsWashedaway all hope in just one dayButfear is not enough to keep them awayAperson’s heritage is invaluableYoucannot erase a family treeHeirloomsand old ship boardsP.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592779/ The flowers have all witheredThe angels have not come back to visit meIcrumble like the petalsUnderneaththe pressure of the windThewind is blowing time awayPastmy face and ears and mindIcannot catch the glimpse of a decisionNorcan I ride its coattailsIam.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592777/ The sunshine of my heartIsyour famous laughter rolling through the sea of my mindYourpenchant for loyalty, staying up late discussing topics of various kindsThesunshine of my heartIsyour hilarious comedyAlwaysgoofing with everyone you met;We’restill laughing.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592775/ Seven wild horses climbed to the ridgeWhere sunset was kissing the earthThehorses bellowed and gave each other a pledgeNever will we forget, or suffer a curseThemare knew this was her dayTo soak up all that was to come her wayShemade a pledge to herself just thenTha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592774/ Nothing matters more than integrityMyheart will want thingsMybody will want what you bringIwill not give up on my cityYouare a boy trying to be a manIam a woman trying to make a standThetrials we have caused each otherShouldnever stop or falterContinue.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592773/ You tame a baby lion like the moment you awoke fromyour non-existent slumber. Saturn has you on its ringsNomore than the tumbleweedWillyou plunder?Saltydoldrums are what you seek in the rearviewAn epic road tripAjourney to the heart of the matterTraffic signs and di.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592772/ Faith in pebbles of this path we walk uponStriking our peacock feathers before usHoldingdown our eyebrows while waiting for a dew drop piece of mossYourglistening brow under the full moon beckons to be touchedFor now, no more metaphorsTomorrow you will feel betterYouw.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592770/ These endeavors of art,educationElements of surpriseUnknowingThere is this world out there in which IpropositionChallengeUnknowingWhether or not it is for meWe gravitate towards the direction of the windI fight it. I float it.UnknowingWhere do these stream.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592769/ Thesewords will never be saved, as much as I want them to.Technologywon’t savor the flavor of my pen to paper.Ihave to find my sweat, my pen scratch in my book to bleed the moments I wantyou to read.Andfor a moment there I said hear, which reminds me of what I must do... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592767/ This crazy heart of mine will alwaysBe stubbornAgainstlogic, against prior reasoningBrickwalls and Brick Shields thinks like a steel columnActs like a plate of sushiOneof my own, someday, one of my ownWillappear as if ever so slightly revealing itselfFrom behind t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592766/ Restlessness and the runner's highIguess I'll get out and be bound for the while To my distressesRelishthe moment of a unique view Yet still caress lessSummersun tinted body and everyone says I look good these daysIna world of good pressure, high pressure, Ste.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592764/ Burningin my heart to the palms of my feetThis morning it hit me like a ton of bricksForshame to the one who is a temptress of defeatWantingwhat you cannot have is the devil's tricks Achingevermore while you play two guitars at onceYou bank parameters; imaginary .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592763/  Thispouring rain couldn't fill the cavern of spaceLeft here made by all the leavingIcan still remember your sweet faceItonly leaves me screaming Allthis pouring rain spreads tears across the emptinessYou are reflected in every drop I try to catchBut.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592762/ Feet on the ground, heart is heavySoaringthrough the plane of my soulFinding the corners sullen and headyAspiritual journey through another rabbit hole Squeeze myself in a hug of loveConsolingthe past years of trialItis all I can do now that I have none of.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592761/ Awholly universal tie line is stringing us alongWe can't help sharing the visionsOfwhat could one day be our solitary songOne day we'll all be at the intermissionYoucan fight your brotherOryou can man down for goodF*****gjust let go and band togetherThis is wher.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592760/ Thedistance appears as a roadway to opportunityYoumight think we're slavesYoumight feel like a robotChimneytrees and sand bars wait for a day Whenfreedom is not an argument Gothic towers hovering with unanswered respectWitha puff and a breath I am one wit.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592759/ Stuffingin the chicken roasting through my onions and celery stalkFlavoringthe life breathing freely and I am untethered nowThewind breezes lightly through the passing of this timeSailsso strong for whatever comes my way Pantingfor air through the pricking of nicot.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592758/ These clouds layer like the folds of my soul Into the darkest pink nightBendingmy heart towards the impossible Hoping with all my mightThereis a string from my head to my toe Holding my psyche togetherThealmighty mother spindles around me Likea ball to the tether.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/jmeecakes/592755/