http://slow.writerscafe.org/Vannah The original writings of author Vanny en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776039370 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Written for a friend, that had lost his inspiration, it seemed. And in turn, gave me my inspiration to write this. Hope you enjoy it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/1166043/  I have come to realizeThat my courage, I need to amassOur words of old, I began to decodeAnd  found peace within  at lastYour talk of tangerine twilightShaded my soul,  to the underlyingYour verses filled me with insightTherefore, my love for you remains undying.Swiftly, my.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/1159858/ This one was a tough one. Rough time in my life, but made a beautiful write. Hope you enjoy it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/1157625/ Your strong lips pressed to mine. Alas, I was but a vineIntertwined around you tightly. As the sun set low,and the moon came out of hiding; smiled and shined down upon us.We drifted into night, sparkling in elemental magic.That of which came from the rejoicing of two soulsFinally being brought toget.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/832852/ I fell in love by accident todayWalking alone along the market placeHe burned the sorrow awayWith one look from his eyes of hazel grayI thought surely he'd soon forget my face...The days are sullen, unchangedLife still broken, heart still chainedI ran down the hall to grab t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/812230/ It isn't finished yet, I just thought I would share what little I have...hope you like it. Give me your opinions....please http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/786263/ Do not halt to the words of the narrow-mindedFor that is not what a lady, nor a feminist beOur well-worn rights are a recurring reminderOf what our elders presented, and achievedDo not forsake your voice, nor your thoughtsThey are not just spare change in your pocketAnd their memories shal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/724687/ I turn down the narrow road;I pull to the side, and start crying.My heart carrying such a heavy load;Slowly willowing, slowly dying.When just a few days ago;The poor, wretched thing was flying... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/724128/ She dreams of a timely deathDrenched in her own blood and tearsTo draw her last precious breathThe razor lies, and leersNo candy from thee, no callNo embedded card in flowersHer tears refuse to stallWithin the passing of the hoursShe recalls, "See you around seven"Her patience is now weari.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/723817/ We dwell within our cherished crowdThe crowd of love, and faith, and powerWe raise our prominent voices aloudTo watch our rights be scouredIt is a lifelong missionTo always be then, created equalTo watch you become an abolitionTo stand back, and enjoy the sequelWe will not t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/723781/ My love has went and gone awayTo roam much sweeter landsHis day by the bay fades to a nefarious gray;Still, he writes my name in the sand. He sees my eyes in the dawns recurrent light, My face is but a constellationMy voice but a whispering wind; He hears a cry in the night And it all comes.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/722974/ We used to reside on the south end, 1st and AshIles park, just a few blocks down the streetHand in hand to S. McArthur, and Wabash.Keeping up pace with the citys beatTrailing the dark alleys, the light flickers off and on againTrains blaring down the tracks, by E. LaurelOncoming lights reveal the be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/721653/ Lovely poet, my wish is to take a tokenIf we are to ever be alone and set apart.I wish not the spell to ever be unbroken I wish not to ever be forced to let go of your heartAwaking from thee, is to bring the solitary weepingBind me to him forever fever dream, If only I am to forevermore be.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/720856/ You're trying to evade me, you said Monday you are leavin'Still I cannot let this phase me,I lie awake on the floor and count your breathing.Cold tile, feeling the shivers; of one who would stand and deliver.I'd lasso a rope around the moon, and pull it down for you.Your shape in th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/719857/ I am unrepenting, abounding with despair, and blissI begin resenting, your astounding flare for true loves kissYour mysterious, provocative gaze, it sets my soul on fireLeaves me delirious, and caught in a maze of wild desiresYour touch leaves me insane, as well as your warm eager lipsI .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/719775/ Life is far too short.Always be yourself.Always speak your mindDon't leave it lying on a shelfLiving seems the hard partDying is so very easySo whilst you live, set yourself apartLive proudly, and live freely... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/719300/ I carved my verses on a tree infront of his home,Light as a feather; and white as snow to him;Chasing away the black and gold  Making life for us both feel dim. I cannot unveil myself to him anymore, I feel as though he will only stray farther.How am I to open; and swiftly shut the door,Walk .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/719013/ My mind at it's weakest point, Decided to take a breakRefusing to know of the pain;That follows me day by day.I could sleep, but it is overrated. When one can stay awake and wallow.I could stay filled, and hydrated,But where is the harm in feeling hollow?I put on heirs and laugh,Still they beli.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718293/ I was immediately takenAs soon as you walked in the roomCrowd of familiar faces,And all I can see is youThe moon shined brightAnd the stars sighed.A sensation filled my once empty heartAnd I swallowed all my pride.I dug down deep to find my words;Although they may amuse you"At long.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718132/ The devil has touched my tongue,My rushing words filled with hurtful truthBlame it on the world turned cold,And our "troublesome", defenseless youth.One can only take so muchBefore they have much more to giveI'd rather die happy the way I see fit,Than miserably be here, and live... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718128/ You came to me with talk of love,You kneeled before my feet.My reply to you was simply,"Love is but a tired symphonyThat I like to hum when I can't sleep"Love is but a silly craft,One can't quite get their finger 'roundLove, it makes me quite sadWhen it is lost,But cannot again.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718120/ Are you still on the streetWatching my window close?Does my bed, does the floor;Remind you of places we like to go?I've a picture of us taped upOn my dresser drawerI may've been unsure of loveBut I've never felt this before Your hands make lightOf the rainy days up ahead.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718117/ I opened my window for you;Only to then want to shut you out.I bar it up tight;I have to drown you outI saw your shadow passing bySo very many timesI let the bar up little by little each day.My love for you has proved too strong;I told you.And asked you to go away.You left a .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718116/ You overwhelm me with your touch like fire.As my hair brushes my cheek;The tips of your warm fingers swoop it back.Your lips press mine;And it feels as though I'm floating.Floating past all the stars that light the sky;Guiding you to shine your light into my darkened soul.Darkness .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718114/ You hold me in your arms so tight Like a prisoner to your love, you hold me near Whispering to me under the moonlight I love you so much, my dear. I feel your warm breath upon my face; I feel your fiery kiss on my eager lips I feel your heart begin to race As I trace your body with my fingertips.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718112/ I opened my wearied heart to you,I thought you had done the same for me.Instead, I'm empty-breasted, beaten, and blue;A void dwells where my heart used to be. You held it in those fragile hands, I used to hold in mine.All I received in return, Were excuses, and wasted lines.I race, and pace, and sta.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718107/ You make me touch the clouds so high in the sky, make me float in the airYou reach to tickle the small of my back, touch my mouth, when I'm way up thereI wanna see everything you see, when I'm lookin down, I just can't let myself goIm gonna be everything you need me to be, make you lose your mind, m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718104/ I am the free and fair little ladyOft you catch me looking to youMy thoughts often distraught, and crazyLike me, at times, you also feel blueI still believe, placing my trust within theeMy lovely little half moonI confess from my tongue my pitiful thoughts For you are the only on.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718098/ You smile at me so tenderly,Cradle my porcelain face in your satin hands.A shiver, a jolt, pulses through me,Gravity is pulling us in.My heart begins to race,The world begins to slow.Your breath warms my face,Once white and cool as snow.Vibrant is the night;The moon comes out of hi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718090/ Tell me, where did you really go?I have been thinking ever since you leftDo not want to face this world aloneCan I ask of you but a few more requests?"Tell me when you start to feel my heart stop,Tell me when my breathing slows...My final hearts beat will tell of my loveYou're the onl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718086/ I feel light as any flower,Lone and standing stillIn it's magic hourLurking outside my window sillBeautiful pedals glowingSubside my free falling tearsLike the rain that's flowingSuddenly everything seems clearThe raindrops that are fallin'Have changed everythingThe flower only grow.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718080/ We awake to the sound of rain lightly dressing the trees,The rainbeats are so loud It is like beautiful classical musicMy hands survey the bed for him I feel his warmth,And wrap myself around him I see him crack a grin on his angelic face.I am once again safe, safe from the storm of lif.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718078/ I look towards the secret garden outside my balconyThe unguarded marble gods arms outstretched; makes me poignantFor it reminds me of all men. unwittingly heartlessHe that haunted my dreams has taken his bow, and wandered awayFar away's from my humdrum of a life.Your truancy now all a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718077/ A poem I wrote for my husband on the one year anniversary of his death http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718075/ There is a Marvelous peace that you conjure in all your Art; Rapturous, and, Tantalizing to my ever captured heart. how Inherent, the effects you have on me... and oh how lucky a lady be; to fall for a man of such Nobility. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718071/ You are a fine poet, Beautify all that you do;You are simple, dark, and kind,Who am I to kneel before you;Unveiling my soul, my heart, my mind?You are forced to evaluate What I mean to youThe weight of my wordsSpoken soft, spoken trueWritten, but rarely heard.I suppose I am nothi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718070/ Love and lust, and such;Do not tend to merge so wellWe did not wish to squander love;Still, like the bough, we fellAt times I feel smothered;By my undercover lover, Caught up in the blissfullness.I'm caught up in a blunderCause none other such lover  Has ever loved me like this.Little di.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718069/ Someday, I will find you Walking blissfullyOn a distant shore;Where past love can be anew. And the tangerine sunset;in my eyes reflect yours You glance over to me,|You meet my gaze And happily we smile You immediately take holdof my hand We exchange talesof our late delights;We fall asleep wi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718067/ I turn down the narrow road;I pull to the side, and start crying.My heart carrying such a heavy load;Slowly willowing, slowly dying.When just a few days ago;The poor, wretched thing was flying... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718066/ You took your words away;Left your marvelous verses unspoken.My heart's flight has been delayed;Now, only freshly broken.And so goes the drip and drive of woe;From whence now shall I begin?Your hurtful words ever spoken so;Brings forth the dip and dive of my tiresome pen.If one day you wish to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718064/ Dearest Poet,You have left me in our tryst;Unhumbled and lonely again Love, please spare me your sweet voice;And hold still your pen.Bitterly well I knowEvery verse you ever spokeYou broke my feeble heartWith a meaningless answerTo a meaningful noteYou left me to dwell .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718063/ With a spoken word, coldYou asked that I run alongTrying your hand at being boldKnowing your heart is where I belongWith your absence, I found patienceYour existance is my elationYour words, my inspirationThat gives my heart it's beautiful cadence.You may be far awayBut I am near to youI vow th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/718061/ Heartache at it's worst http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/717916/ A poem about true heartache http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/717915/ A poem written during a really tough time http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/717913/ I lie in bed shivering, strange as it may seemI see a dark figure, a shadowy one, and tallThat moves swiftly through my dreams  He makes the air breathe cleanerHe makes the sun shine brighterI can tell by his refreshing demeanorThat he is more of a lover, than he is a fighterHe makes me fe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Vannah/717908/