http://slow.writerscafe.org/hlcerveise The original writings of author H.L. Cerveise en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776089938 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I will say as I have said before I in no way wish to offend anyone with this writing; however, my collective psyches demanded I put these thoughts down. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2094872/ Lady EleanorHer castle is goneYet her flowers still returnIn both spring and fall http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2092672/ I am sure all will figure it out. My apologies to orangutans, I know you have been unjustly imprisoned unlike the subject of this senryu who I hope will be justly imprisoned. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2092445/ Frolicking DeerI was a buck frolicking in the words.Jumping and leapingFeeling a joy I did not feel in years.It was now dark.Still I danced.I wanted to share with the source.The source showed up, and I was slow.I found myself in the middle of a long black road.Suddenly, a bright blinding light came .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2088024/ The user name has been redacted to protect the not so innocent. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2078649/ A metaphorical onomatopoeia poem or how to drive your grammar/spell checker insane See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onomatopoeia http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2076509/ Musicof the Mueller Chapter 32TheMueller is my harvester; Ishall want no more.Hemakes me to lie down in the cold dark ground; Hepushes me into the swirling waters.Hedestroys my spirit; Hepushes me in the paths of destruction for justice’s sake.Yea,though I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2073767/ Your Dark Legacy!Your liespour out upon the crowd.The linesjumble across the red dim flock.Phrasesscatter like angry ashes in the wind.Ablue sound drowns out the red mad trumpeter.Alegacy hopefully lost to the ravages of time! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2073760/ What HappensWhat happens when you are changed?When you no longer look like everyone else?What happens when your eyes see what no one else can?When you no longer see the same?What happens when your mind is different?When you no longer think like everyone else?What happens when your heart beats to a d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2072727/ Simple FaithI see the children's bicycles carefully parked,they rest under the shade of an old maple tree.Not just any tree but one that is special,for it sits in front of a white village church.It has seen many pass-bye throughout the years,young and old enter and exit this gathering place.Every le.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2072555/ I am sure everyone will figure it out. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2072542/ She Beckons MeThe cool night breeze upon my naked skin feels like freedom.The pin pricks of the of the stars upon my flesh tingles.The earth pulls me down yet the cosmos beckons me upward. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/2067349/ Our MotherShe lays there in silence and painWe come and go many timesAs we watch and wait hearts bleedingWe feel floods of memoriesShe in pain brought us into this worldWe were raised with care and loveAs we look upon her hurting pale bodyWe are torn between two desiresShe as always makes the choice.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1951809/ AdaptationYou say,“I am on fire.Watch out I will burn you!”I say, “I love it hot!”You whisper,“I am gonna melt into tears.”I whisper, “I will collect you in my cupped hands,bring you to my parched lips,and drink you deep into me.”You giggle,&.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1944854/ To ReflectOh, light upon the bedroom wall.Are you an omen or a blessing?Or are you just a reflection?Minutes go by and still you are there.Should I be scared or assured?I can not turn my eyes away.So much is happening to me!Are you trying to guide?Slowly you fade away.Mind knows you are but a reflec.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1944845/ Lady Seneca and the MoonThe full moon glistens upon her skinWith fingers like feathers the rays filter downOnly the soft white dreams from the sun touch herShe undulates as the gentle moon beams caressWet and inviting she draws in the moon's embraceIn wanton abandon and revelry they merge and dance. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1938522/ Sun Modifies DreamScorching flames of desires of the pantheon lick the waxEngulfing and burning the scarred skin to gray ashEyes dry as the spirit modifies the torn spiritKeep safe at all costs the heart and the soulEven, as yet again the vapors solidifyReaching every corner of the cosmosIcarus esca.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1934910/ Water of LifeIt is from water we are born.Water sustains us throughout our short lives,When, we die, we turn to dust.Why, because water has left us. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1932068/ Steadfast WarriorI am a man with a mountain at my back.A beautiful loch guarding me in front,My feet are firmly planted in both.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1927976/ I WonderI am a glint in the eye of the cosmosThe vapory mist in the darkness of theuniverseA light in the eternal darknessThe black hole in the blinding lightThe beginning and the end know meI understand neither of themThey confound and perplex meDo I confuse them I wonder.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1906980/ Well, Hello Mrs. Legion!My chains have secured youtight to my table.I tell music to playHyde's MDK play list.Now I lean down close toyour ear.Ever hear what MDK standsfor I whisper?No, you say and I tellyou.Oh, I am not afraid of youmaster.Oh, I say that is good.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1903742/ This one is by my girl and lover to be named later. She wrote this in response to my The Whip and Chains and I am proud of her. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1903286/ Legacy?Mywords are poured out upon the ground.Thelines jumble across the rocks.Phrasesare scattered like ashes in the wind.Thepages crumble like crushed dry bones.Alegacy lost in the ravages of time. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1897128/ On Dragon WingsWhen one can not walkThey should runWhen one can not runThey should walkWhen one can not run orwalkThey should fly with adragon http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1897060/ The Whip and ChainsI chain your arms and your legs.I pull them taut and you grin at me.I snap the whip upon your back.Harder and harder yet you do not stop me.I move to your front and do the same.My twin dragons around your neck please me.Your eyes stare unblinking at me.They crave more, and I can t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1896809/ TheKindness of DarknessThetwin dragons peer down upon youTheylean in and each kisses your forehead. Theyuntwist and encircle you gently, Theyare exhausted and all used up.Theyhope the darkness is kind to them tonight. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1893158/ The Chosen OnesAh you say they are nothing but a vaporto you.In this world of condensation, you donot want me.You are comfortable there without mypresence.The fog in my mind is clearing but notgone.I will not leave this world of mist.It is only smoke and mirrors I know... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1892887/ Another one from a while back while http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1890607/ Euphoria NotSlowly you push awaySlipping through myfingersI see rays bentLike they do not shineBut now I waitKen I doCausing great darknessUnder the fading stars I standFrom the ether I hear relax http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1890081/ TheEndlessItmust endThisbody can stand no moreMyheart's tearing my soul from my mindIwant to write of happinessOflove and joyButimpossible it be when darkness be my only friendIfeel only pain and my heart bleedsDeathwould not end the sorrowItmust endIn.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1890007/ NightKisses and HugsI closemy eyes, and I see you.Running my fingers softly over yourface,Your eyes gaze at me, and I know you see me.Not justwhat everyone sees,You see what no one knows.With my eyesstill closed,I feel my lips kissing your neck.Your firmn*****s taste wonderful to my to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1889836/ A metaphorical onomatopoeia poem or how to drive your grammar/spell checker insane See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onomatopoeia http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1883009/ Another writing from my archives http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1878645/ Victory!If destiny is the sum of our choicesDoes free will only exist at thevanishing point?At the point of no return?Yet we have to try!We can rise above the truth and thelies!The world is truly in our hands!Reach for my handHold tight and join the chorusThis is not th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1875688/ Either or BothMy face to the dark murky skySoft small sweet tears from heavenFall upon my closed eyesMy skin sucks them inA gentle breeze caresses meMy feet planted in the cold groundThey are like lead sinking into hellYet my head is high in the heavensMy heart torn between.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1874482/ Tears of the PoetsWe write of loveWe express our fearsWe pour out our bodiesWe feel the burn of tearsOur fingers bleedOur tales are in bloodOur souls pour outOur eyes burn with tearsWe few that put heart to penWe shunned misunderstoodWe pour out our heartsWe have eyes o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1865915/ No StarsIt is a dark and coldnight.No stars or moon to guideme.I can stand the bittercold.Darkness's embrace Icherish.A moon that is unseen ishard.However, no stars I cannot bear. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1860220/ Modified/merged bussokusekika and acrostic poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1859037/ Not the Socrates you are thinking and another from the thirty plus years archive http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1858857/ Just another old poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1858792/ A very old poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1858789/ Black and White PhotoSoon the snow will silently fallIt comes with the whispering coldSo white and so pure lookingA dark speck does it hideSo many crystals I can not countThey cover the shivering groundMy eyes see the barren treesNaked be all their branchesThe trees look so b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1852558/ SyzygyI miss you like the Moon misses the SunWhen Earth casts itsshadow upon meI can no longer see yourlovely shining faceA blood Moon I becomeShivering in the cold voidYou are hidden but notgone http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1845507/ Not really a haiku but a choka instead. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1842387/ A SunsetShadows grow longerThe silky sun slowly sinksAs the man's eyes dim http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1839193/ Sacrifice to OdinAn honor to give my lifeGiven freely and without fearThat others may be blessed.Cleanse my bodyPurify my soulLet my blood flowLet it fill the cup.All watch as I empty.Let my blood stain the earth.Steer clear of the hordes of hellDie in battle as you should.I will await you in Valhal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1828505/ The Treasures of LegionShe says heart is but a part of the treasures that include themind/body/soulHe thinks/feels/ponders no one has ever seen his whole except herShe has seen and is seeing all of Legion yet no fear no turningaway does she doHe has never known one such as her th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1824262/ The Healing Breath of the DragonFeel the flames from the dragon,Let tongues of flame engulf you.Surround your body with warmth,Feel the heat sink to your very soul.It will heal and not devour your spirit.The light of the fires will drive out the darkness.The warmth will sear away.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1824256/ OfLust and LoveTheair is hot, humid and sticky upon us.Thunderand lightning descends and surrounds.Raindrops in large drenching torrents as it soaks us.Oureyes lock as we strip and stand nude before each other.Darkdesire engulfs, and I can see nothing but you.Ipull you .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/hlcerveise/1824255/ The Scents of LightnessThe moonlight glistens off the rippling waters like thousands of stars.I float in the cold clear water that seeks to embrace me for eternity.My nose smells sweet clean waters of life that abounds.I inhale her never-ending essence that is deeper than I can know.Breathing withou.. 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