http://slow.writerscafe.org/ChloMatkin The original writings of author ChloMatkin en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776027233 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I’ve stared the devil in the face.I wake up; he’s on my chest. I feel his touch, burning my skin -My innocence taken, by his piercing stare. His mere presence years ago, Tainted my perception of the world forever more.I see through lies, have no .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1732516/ My skin - like a leopard,Freckled with colours;Green, blue and gold.  There’s no hiding their shapes -Undeniably no accident. But when I’m asked, I will always fold. And nobody has ever questioned me -.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1686585/ The walls around me bring memories of longago,When things were normal but all so faux. Each mark, a stain on our once blank canvas -We painted, with all we had.Then we went at it - Nothing left, no trace of before -What was .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1686377/ faffing - still not sure. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1685595/ Our bodies entwined - two trees;One fate. We thrive off one another’s energy - The ivy snakes between us -You remain oblivious.As it grips you tightly, like I once did -Rendering you hostage. I observe; helpless... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1604478/ Her years have passed her by, Each faster than the last.Each day takes a piece of her,Each bigger than before -Until she’s left an empty shell. With nothing to be felt, She lays lifeless, still -She patiently waits.For th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1587532/ I may add more to this, or leave it as a short prologue - not sure yet http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1569587/ Kind of a journal; a mixture of fiction and non fiction and is experimental. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1569586/ This is a poem about my acceptance of who i am, it's a rather personal one - hope you like. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1568355/ Trust and coping mechanisms are funny concepts. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ChloMatkin/1568209/