http://slow.writerscafe.org/NicoMarie The original writings of author Nico Marie en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775987677 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 An early New Year's poem. I didn't know where I was going with it until the end. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/2759985/ I stare out at the now-far-away giggling children blankly as he carefully rolls the bandage around my arm. We don't talk. We don't even acknowledge each other. It's nice."That should do it," he finally breaks the silence, his fingers lingering for a moment. I say nothing. Just continue watching the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1976002/ My thoughts are driving me insane.My heart is in excruciating pain.What is it about you?I have never been one to pursue,but you drive me crazy.I know you'll never be mine though.It's nice to know where you stand with someone,but when you don't,well, it's infuriating.I don't know why i'm hating every.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1974749/ If I were to go to Heaven,I would live in paradise.But if you were destined for Hell,I can tell you that, well, I'd give it up.If it meant I'd meet my demise,I'm ready.If given the choice,I'd say in a steady voice,"Damn me to Hell so he may enter Heaven."I'd give up eternal blissif it meant you woul.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1974323/ I cover my eyes and scream in anguish, flashing back to this morning. I love you, kid. That was his goodbye? It couldn't be!"Dani!" Mom yells."You did this!" I shriek, resisting her every attempt to hold me, beating her with my fists. "I hate you!""Danielle, you don't mean that," she sobs, grabbing .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1968954/ The faint scent of rotting strawberries wafts out as I open the refrigerator door, a dull glow emanating from the dirty bulb. There's nothing...as usual. I sigh and return to my seat on the couch, staring blankly. As usual. "You're so lazy," mom scolds, walking past me with a glare. As usual. D.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1968133/ What do you see when you look into someones eyes? Fear? Anxiety? Pain? Anger? What happens when you combine them all? You've got it: death. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1968132/ Am I a hero for battling depression?Or am I a coward for attempting suicide?Neither.I am a deceitful, wicked villain.I have stolen my brother's cries,Lied to my mother's face.I gave in to all my fears,I am a disgrace.Yes, I am a villain.I could've lost everything I was given.But I didn't care.I gave.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1956013/ Just end the pain.All these guys are the same.They take and take,and then it's my mistake for falling for it.Well, no more.I'm done.I let him hold my heart,and he just tore it all apart.Take me some place far away.I'm so broken, that's all I can say.I cross my heart and sincerely hope I die,while i'.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1940185/ Tears are rolling down my cheeks.You said I was a loser.You said I was a freak.I bared my soul for you to see,But now I know that's all I'll be.I had justly feared your reaction,For who could ever feel attraction For a monster like me?I will never be free from the beast lurking in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1939812/ I am a simple girl with a complicated dream.I know I'm young, but I am not what I seem.I am not ignorant.I am not a fool.I can do this.After all, I did go to school.I may not have finished, but I know more than you may think.Behind this childish persona is a girl with a pen and some ink.My parents n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1939729/ I thought I was through with romance,But then you came along and smiled my way.My heart, my life, my view on the world,it was all different.It's wonderful and strangehow you came and changed everything.There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about you.Everything you do is so special to me.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1890689/ My angel in disguise,I know people despise usfor who we are,but know I'm never farfrom you in our hearts.Though the miles can sometimes tear us apart,i will never give up on you.Never shall I leave while others do.I'm here to stay;that much I know is true.You're mine,and i'm yours.That's perfectly f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1885989/ You are stupid; you are ugly; you are worthless. That's what the voices tell me on a daily basis. You're terrible at writing. You'll never be good enough. I try to ignore them and keep doing what I love. Everyone hates your stories. Now I shall begin.  I watched him quietly, ignoring my w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1881549/ I have to do it. Mom gets sad when I do, but Mom's not watching anymore. I'm so down and angry, it'd be a blessing if what I did killed me. Haha! Imagine that! So many minor cuts killing me. I'm so giddy, I can hardly contain it! How amazing would that be to feel nothing, even for just a momen.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1880894/ She ignores me, but then she expects me to answer her when I'm busy. If she only saw how I'm falling apart again, then maybe she could stop me; she doesn't though. I am alone. I will always be alone. She said I'd never have to be alone again, but I am. Does she not see the warning signs? Doesn't sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1878449/ Lonely heartsget stepped on and torn apart.Mine is all but gone.Fleeting and brief, like dawn.I ache for love,I ache for affection.Just a little attention.Please mother, please father,love me.Tell me I am not a bother.I was brought into this world by both of you!How could it bethat there is no .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1877286/ Behind these walls,I can be with you.I can live.But my family is outraged;they've become verbally abusive.Isn't it strange how they can ignore you your whole life,and yet think they have a say in it?Fear not, my dear.I refuse to leave you.Fear not, my love.I will soon be near you.I will leave everyt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1876996/ Yes, I can be all lovey dovey.Yes, I know my poems are there for you to see.Yes, it can make me shy.Yes, sometimes it makes me want to crawl in a hole and just die.But these come from my heart,Something some people want to tear apart.But I'm not someone you should sneer at.I'm not someone to make fu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1874513/ I wish I could say how I always feltbut when i see you, i just melt.I can't help what i can't say.I hope you can understand that some day.It's not easy to say how you feelwhen what you've known before was so unreal.I know I sound like i'm giving you an excuse,but you're the only one my heart doesn't.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1874511/ No time for tears tonighteven if nothing is alright.I believe you can move onno matter what he tells you.He thinks he's won.That's not the case, my dear friend.I know you need time,but the sorrow will soon end.So don't cry, don't admit defeatbecause I know you can beat this.It takes time.Believe me,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1874029/ It tears me up insideto see how much you've cried.Trust me,I'd rather have died.I'm in so much pain.I don't know how you stay sane.I know I hurt you,I know exactly what i did.I pushed you awayand I flipped my lid.I don't play these songs to hurt you more,they're as painful to me as you shutting the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1865599/ O' how I knew it would be!You would soon leave me. Yet I stayed, thinking we were friends.I didn't expect it to end like this.You asking me to do the unthinkable.Nudes! Helping you "get off."How sick are you?I consider you a pervert,I really do.But the joke's not on me.It's on you!Rep.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1845980/ Words never spoken,Feelings suddenly awoken by her.Unacceptable!Don't fall for her.Don't show interest at all.She is sin.You can't let her win!What would father say?Would he cast me out?Or would he let me stray from religion?I feel so rejected.And so, dejected,I turn my back on her.Farewell, love. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1844869/ I'm tired of the pain,I'm tired of the sorrow.You say we'll last forever today,but what about tomorrow?Maybe you're worth it,maybe you're not.It's been so long,I think I forgotwhat is worth it anymore.My sister hates me,I'm crying.Can't you seewhat you've done?But you're not sorry at all.You love wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1841985/ They say we're doing it,you think it's funny.I say we're not,"Oh, but you should be flattered hunny!"It's not something you laugh at,but if you want to, congrats.Are we some kind of joke to you?Is that how you see us?Well, sorry, but I don't.I see something that's truly beautiful.I don't want them t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1834664/ Blinking in this glorious starlight,I can see how you might feel.Do we see the same sky?I can't believe that this is real.Sometimes i want to cryfor fear of never seeing your beautiful smile.But soon, my dear,I will be with you. Our feelings are true,our hearts pure.You are my muse,my love.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1833221/ I don't care.I'm better off dead.Her texts now fill me with dread.I don't care.She promised to be by my side till the day I died.But all I've done is cried.I don't care.She lied to me.Never did I see it coming.I don't care.This poem sucks.But who gives a f**k.I don't care. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1832555/ My head aches.My heart breaks.Do you know you're the reason?You crushed my dreams.You make me want to scream.And yet, I love you.It's like you can't even see what you do.I want to die,Right now as I cry.The pain is so intense.I just want it to end.Especially when you called me "just a friend."Don't .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1832547/ "Who shows you?" Ember stood unsteadily and leaned against my back for a moment. "You don't want to know," I blushed at the contact. "I don't even know, to tell you the truth. It just happens. It's not like I want to see people die." "But you have to?" she asked timidly. I nodded. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1827870/ I was running at full speed to Ember Anderson's house.  "She's already done it," a giddy voice whispered in my ear. "You're useless to her now." "No!" I screamed, forcing those last few blocks through my exhausted body. I could barely breathe by the time I threw open her front door. I called f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/NicoMarie/1827807/ Anger seared through my veins. How could he? Was I not pretty enough? Yes, that must be it. I sobbed as I stared at my reflection. Look at those puke-green eyes: those connect-a-dot freckles. Those uneven lips. That horrible shade of pink in my cheeks. That long, black hair. 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