http://slow.writerscafe.org/Poetriss The original writings of author Shannon Lee Rohn en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776102921 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 ~Writers Hand~Writers Hand~Let me write without struggle,Give me strength without pain,Let the words embrace freedom,And endure courage without shame,Let me be guided by wisdom the words of perfect, while signing my name,With masterpiece and skill,Let me write into words of what I feel,Let me write .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933762/ CrossingHer laugh from a distance heard vaguely in the near, Vision of her face reminiscently will appear,The glory of gold embracing light of the sun,Shadows disappear as transformation has begun,Magical colors of silver and gold,Fading away the chill of cold,Bringing warmth to that of those c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933761/ ~As Your Own~I can only give credit to one,Whose been there since my life really begun,Who stayed even when he wanted to run,All of my childhood memories have you in the scene,You didn't know how to raise someone else's kids,So sometimes I thought you were mean,Your jokes and stories you would tell,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933760/ I Am   ~ I Am ~I am what's constant to your brain,I know you want me, but I can't feel your pain,I am what mentally keeps you insane,And the pleasant of your words are in vein, I am what makes you so blind,Not even your heart can leave me behind,I am what stays on your mind,You'll fee.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933759/ Place of Mind~ Place of Mind ~My mind seems to often drift, Enough to let one confuse,So much of the inner soul sets to lift, Thoughts of empty thinking for one to amuse,My lids over my eyes will eventually close, One of God's given rules; Of every single spirit must arrose,He ma.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933758/ Same Hand~Same Hand~Embraced by the hand that holds you,Touched by the hand that loves you,Struck by the same hand that hits you.You know that he loves you, because he tells you so,You know that he hates you, when he leaves and has to go,You know that he misses you, because he returns.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933757/ Eyes Closed~ Eyes Closed ~ Why can’t you See it? Why don’t you care?Why have you lost hope, and given up?As you turn in circles and run a muck.Have you lost your touch,Or just bad luck? Your old habits have returned,The lessons from your past you haven’t learned.Crazy way.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933756/ Seven SinsSeven SinsOur body knows from within,Was it... what was left of my lipstick stain?From the lust and passion that burns in our soul's remain.Or the constant thought of someone else, whose sex is that of the same,My husband will kill you, 'cause you're the blame,Being with a beautiful woman .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933755/ Unforgiven~Unforgiven~How many chances do you need to get the hint?How many times have you told me I’m a piece of s**t?The unforgiven man will go to hell,Because he couldn’t stand after he fell,How many times does it take to see that it’s real?How many more times must it be for my .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933753/ ~ One Place ~Some people are together for certain reasons, & they don't know why,And they were happy until the day he showed his anger, & walked away leaving her to cry,She wanted to understand you, & she really tried,But you continued to make her feel lonely inside,Like a little girl wh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933752/ A Forceful FightI was young, and understanding,With many people near,Living with no fear, Until I was alone, And a stranger came to touch my body that was fully grown.Wondering if I should cry or scream,Wondering if it was only a dream.The alcohol on his breath, and the knife in his hand,All th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933751/ Force of ShockForce of Shock~ Does it gotta be so hard, putting into perfect words of how I feel?,When in fact it doesn't even seem real.Still shaken by the force of shock,Hit hard, like pieces crumbling from a solid rock,Only the loud sounds of the hands circling.... tic-toc.., Trying to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933750/ ~Beneath the Soil~I guess we are better off apart,It’s the end, but only a new start,I can’t sit here, and hide behind the    poetic words of wisdom that I teach,So stand tall, for my heart will be  harder to reach. Not every day do you miss me  or need me a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933747/ SometimesSometimes we have to pick ourselves up, because nobody else will, Sometimes we have to build walls that nobody else can build,Other times we let people in the barriers of our shield, And sometimes we break down our wall without first being healed. God, give me the strength to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933746/ Already Gone~Already Gone~  Sooner or later the tears will stop, and our lives are forced to move on,But how can you move forward, when a big part of you is Gone?Upon the creation, and every sense of emotion created to man kind,To cry every tear that pain leaves behind,But to prove that within .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933744/ ~Can You See Me?~  Can you see us Grandma?  Can you see us?We decorated the tree for you just like you like it,Lots of glitter,Balls of light pink and silver,Just like you like it,  Can you see it?  Can you see it?Mommy says you are sleeping, So I didn't want to wake you,You.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933743/ ~May~May the pain leave us   not too weary, May the clouds disappear if we're   unable to see clearly.May the sun not dry up   our garden, May the river always run, never   dry or harden.May the sand stay soft   under our feet, May we .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1933742/ ~Every Moment~Sometimes we set ourselves back, Everything we once had, disappeared as we shifted off track,Everyday we struggle to find our way back.The pain is buried so deep,That a smile on our face is hard to keep,Yet another battle on our own we have to defeat.Why is the glory .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1838157/ When someone you love dies. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1828366/ Life isn't just what is seen in a pretty picture, But the secrets buried from within the walls of our Flesh, and hidden deep inside,Intellectually we stand tall, body held strong by the back bone of our pride,While we battle the constant thoughts of the conscious mind,Unable to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Poetriss/1827245/