http://slow.writerscafe.org/SDS20121 The original writings of author Sarah en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776115295 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 When We Know each Other Better We’ve crossed paths and said helloThere is so much we don’t knowFirst name, last name, birthdayIt’s ok if we don’t kiss on the first date Learning what you like, what I likeAre we going on a second date.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2329863/ We got a couch with a big screenPeople layin ‘round on everythingEvery town, everywhereEveryday around this place…We got games and moves ready to play Makin’ new rules every dayPopcorn, snacks and napsBingeing Netflix, streaming YouTubeMasks and our cars full.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2173391/ I learned to talk by soundingOut ooh’s and ahhh’sIt helped me grow from Babbling to talking I learned to walk by balancing One foot in front of the otherIt helped me learn to moveAround from one place to another Speaking and moving made m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2101780/ Spoken with a drawl (male voice):  Well, it seemed like a good idea at thetime….. Last night, I went out with my friends �" It was a party to beholdI drank too much, stayed out too lateCame home and past out coldI overslept, and was late for wor.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2092900/ First I thought maybe it was meI’ve since learned it was all youI trusted all your excusesBut you could not be trueI dwelled over sayin’ sorryNo, I was faithful through and throughYou made it crystal clear choosin’Her over me, so nowI’m cried out, I’m moving onI took th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2087634/ Talking out loud is easier than it soundsDifferent words swirl around in my headAnd then I think of how you might respondWhile my feelings go up and down I don’t want to turn to alcoholI don’t want to be under that influenceTalking things out is no easy f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2063270/ The daydream hit me at a quarter to threeWhile sitting in the boardroom staring at a screenAs an old man blustered and flapped his gumsPatting his back for the crappy work that he’d doneI felt the sun and cool breeze on my faceSuddenly transported to my favorite place&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/2055160/ Party of one, trying something newFilling in the empty spaces on the wallsWith my favorite thingsBeing with you wasn’t bad, but what we were is now in thepastBecause when I was with you,I wasn’t who I wanted to be  I left what we had without regre.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1950546/ Take the Time to Love Me Hold my hand, like you did when we first metWash our car and surprise me ‘bout eightFor dinner and a movie, it’s a dateWho are we now, who were we then I don’t need flowers or giftsFor every special dayWhen .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1944616/ “Workin’ On a Better Me” I can’t say that I regret a single dayAnd everything that I have done along the long, long wayBut I know I’ve talked a great big talkAnd sometimes tripped when I have walked away I look at where I’ve been,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1932793/ She didn’t know she she’d learn she’s pregnantShe didn’t know she’d lose her best friendIn a terrible accidentShe went to sleep that night praying in the usual wayNot asking for anything, but to wake up the next day Getting together with fam.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1915654/ Finger painting on the tableGetting more on her than on her paperEnjoying a cherry flavored popsicleWearing it like lipstick, showing off her stained smile Those were the days that she missesNow she has a list of responsibilitiesAnd decisions that are up to herLookin in the mirror, reflecting b.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1907378/ Sheets and towels dryin’ on the lineDandelions wav'n tall in the grassCattle and fields paint the horizonThe smell of country sweetens the air Walkin’ around in our bare feetSkippin’ rocks across the creekSpendin’ Saturday morning fishin&r.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1907367/ Meet and greets in the banquet roomSipping on coffee, watching lectures Revisiting commonly asked questionsThat we’ve all heard and know, so we don’t pay attention  Sometimes we agree, sometimes we strayAs we discuss our opinions before leavin’ that day .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1899285/ Loving You, Everyday When we met, I tried to push you awayBut you chose not to listen to me anywayYou didn’t know anything about meBut somehow you swept me off my feetBy showing me how love feelsThat’s when I knew, this guy is for real Waking.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1880063/ She moved into a place that she didn't know,and was a foreigner to every localShe was a from a big cityAnd didn’t feel like she fit inWith the country folksAt first, she kept to herselfIt wasn't easy for her to find common ground,but now she has friends in the new town.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1865470/ You claimed to be my friendBut your games dead-endWe said we had each other’s backsYet, no warning before your attacksWe took turns covering the tabBut, now you don’t pony upI don’t mind here and there, when times are hard,But you ain’t worth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1852205/ Life is testing our love todayBut my heart stays strong anywayButtin' heads, opposite sidesNot giving up, not saying good-byeIt ain't worth draggin' out a fightIt's best to let the day past bySo we can work it out later tonightWe'll get a-long just fineSome days are really hard for me to get through.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1848674/ I don’t like themfancy clothesI do my shopping atSecond-Hand RoseFaded boots and a wornout hatHigh pumps, diamondrings, ain’t all that Talking about how life goesHappy or sad, we raise a toastShedding tears or laughing out We all have something to talk.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1828810/ It covered up my blemishes and flawsIn shades of colors that flattered my eyesI saw it as my pretty, but temporarytattooBut it wore off during my girls’ night out When I looked in mirror that next morningIt was creased eye shadow with flakedmascaraWithout time to shower or powder my.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/SDS20121/1828296/