http://slow.writerscafe.org/Pathogens44 The original writings of author Sophie B. en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776141541 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Into existence I was bornIn the fire, I was forgedBrick by brick I was builtTragedy, suffering, things that would make others wiltEach event a part of meAll part of my symphonyAs things thrown together way too fast,Cracks in the building that is me amassedFor sure one hit or a windstorm too manyIt w.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2948996/ When two halves of a soul collideAn atomic refusion occurs causing anexplosion of love insideThe energy of it is so high; it isunquantifiableIt shakes the world around it,making it verifiable By themselves the souls are brightA long time after breaking apart,the .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2848018/ Pink cotton candy skies on the horizon at sunsetTheir eyes glisten in the light, happy as two people can getRising above the cityFrom up high everything looks prettyHigher and higher they fly The force of their love stops time from going byWhen they reach the summit, their lips meetL.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2848016/ Mouth as dry as a desertThoughts consumed by water, yearningfor water, at least a squirtHeat overcomes meEvery inch of me burning as myheartrate increases to a much higher degree Skin shriveled due to lack of bloodflowDizziness and pre-syncope start togrowI f.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2839393/ It starts as slow, deliberatestrokes of a brushBristles scratching ever soslightly, the artist is in no rushShe takes her time picking the huesSo lost in her work that there’s noneed to choose As the painting progresses, her pacebegins to quickenHer muse do.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2839104/ Inside a lair, the animal does hideKeeping its young close by its sideAlert and concentratingListening for predators, waitingThe enemy creeps into the caveLeaping to attack the young, but their mother was braveScreeching loudly her claws tore into the intruder’s hideThe creatur.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2838082/ A poem about living with chronic illnesses http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2815338/ Friday, October 1st, 8:00 amAs if timefroze, the classroom fell still. The door opened with a loud creak, and a girlentered the classroom.  Unfortunately,when she walked in the door slammed shut behind her making all eyes be on her.Even Mrs. Maxon, the forty-five-year-old English te.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2763387/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2763386/ Nostalgia is not as innocent as it seems. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2175109/ Time passing is like being chased... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2097734/ When something/someone drags you down, it can be the end of you http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2097269/ When you lose everyone else, can you hold on to the one you love? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2094016/ Waiting for the other shoe to drop... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2094015/ I am radioactive isotopeQuickly decaying as I fail to copeYou better watch out for my radiation will slowly destroy your livelihood At first it’s some small joint painThen next thing you know you’re insaneToo late to save the limbThings are looking very grim Cut it off and .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2067345/ A metaphor for escapism and how it always ends with being forced to face reality. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2052120/ A metaphor for social paranoia from which I suffer http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2051777/ Silenced, ridicuoled and trapped, the epitome of powerlessness. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2046539/ Hope always devours those who pursue it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2044698/ A metaphor for being torn apart on the inside http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2039922/ Walking down the road Teeth chattering and shivering, the air oh so coldDark shadows cast across the groundAn eerie silence all aroundHigh alert, poised to defend from the merest perilLogic thrown to the wind, instincts take over, turning me feralA monster lurking around every bendIf.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2016237/ Fire engulfs me all aroundCan’t moveCan’t think, five feet off the groundStrapped down tightTrying to escape with all my mightPain searing nowEvery inch of me blackening by the secondScreaming with no soundHelp me, help meI don’t to die Please lordAre you ther.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2015056/ Up, downRound and roundScreams piercing ones ears As the giant drop appears Clinging to the barsKnuckles white as the clouds above the carsStomach churningLungs burningJust when you think the descent is slowingThe acceleration rate begins growingGoing down faster, faster and fast.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2008254/ A small vesselOn stormy seasThe little broken ship that is meStruggles constantly to reach the shoreVision blurred through the downpour Compass long lostSense of direction goneDoomed to disasterExcept afterRolling in the waves for too longA glimmer of bright shows all is not go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2004335/ A poem written in honor of International Holocaust Rememberance Day. Please note, as with the Holocaust this poem is sad and slightly graphic. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/2002439/ There is a street that might catch ones eye Beautiful housesOnly the best The ones who took money from all the rest But way behindObscured by bushes and bramblesThere is one houseLonely and beatenA forgotten VictorianIf you listened closely you could hear it’s criesFounda.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997226/ A game of tug-of-war that never endsDigging your heels inRope burns on your handsAlmost slipping through your fingersYour opponent’s laughRinging through your earsDripping sweatStruggling to regain controlTightening your gripYour muscles scream in protestFalling into in mud.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997223/ Planes falling from the skyAll but few onboard cry Fire erupts from the towerThousands run and jumpOthers cowerScreams ring through the airAs last words are said and desperate calls are madeFirefighters rush to save the dayAsh blankets the skyChoking the happiness of many insideD.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997222/ For my great-uncle, a proud Korean War veteran and navy man, and one of the greatest people to walk this earth. Taken from this earth on May 17th, 2017. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997220/ Fitting in is impossibleBelonging is overratedNo matter how hard you try it will never workNever to be truly mashed into the simplified piece of fleshA shell of yourself meant to blend into the masses,As they subconsciously wish to be whole Finding yourself,Whispers whispered in your.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997218/ Swing, never stillWaking up in the morningLimbs of lead Not even sure I could get out of bed Heart dropsFreezing insideEven wondering if I wanted to dieDragging myself through lifeMy heart has frozen and turned to iceConcentration on a vacationI must've missed that flightA frow.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997217/ Twisting, twisting, twistingHow much can she endure?I can't be sureBut I'll know soonFor here comes the edgeWill she jump off the ledge? More rageTo make her get locked in a cageThe pain, the screams All seem to be Heaven to meMore, more, moreI want itI need itHelp me, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997216/ Don’t be scaredI’ll be thereLittle doe of mineHere’s some food As I choose which weapon I will useTo take the light from your shining eyesOh how I love this gameHave my gun This will be such funThe hunt is onAs you begin to run little fawnBehind the trees .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997202/ Scurrying aloneRound and round he goesEvery now and then sneaking a peek at that dreaded cheeseSo exposedSo deliciousSo dangerousHe just can't resistPaw by pawHe inches towards itSo much wanting to go forwardSome wanting to turn back "But I'm so hungry." He whispersAs he ta.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997201/ Monsters in a cage Slowly breaking outThirsting for flesh and screamsThey set their sights on their preyOnce their former homeShe goes on unknowinglyWaiting for the right momentThey pounce Taking in her screams like a breath of fresh airRipping and ripping Limb by limbSavoring .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997200/ Voices screaming That to my dismayAre always minePersistent they areFor I can never run farAway from their haunting criesLike sick lullabiesLulling me to sleepPulling me into darknessThe deep dark darknessWhere no one can hear meWhere no one can find meI will never see the li.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997198/ Scream, punch, kick, gunIs this the view of me for everyone?Murder, stealing, drugs I’m not just another statistic for you to countOne minute happy One minuted depressedYes, I am different from all the restSo my brain was not built like yoursSo I have been like this since I was.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997197/ The firefliesAlways zip right byNo matter how still I stayIt doesn’t payNo matter how fast I runYou never shine for me long The snowflakes fall Right onto my coatI try to look at themBut you all melt and I get soaked The clouds passAll so picturesque I snap a photo .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997194/ A puzzle lies in front of meHopeless I will always be emptyCracked and broken one too many times There’s no repairing me this timeWhy complete this grueling task?When no glue will be given when I askWithout a competent aid,I will simply fall apart once again Tired of trying to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997155/ A poem about examining the existence of God http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997153/ You can't walk around with that look on your face, You can't let them see your pain,They always saidSo they handed me a bottle and told me to stuff my feelings in itBut when the feelings broke through the glass Chaos would commenceMonstrous and loud, anger would choke all those who tried.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997151/ A poem. Warning: contains content about self-harm and suicide http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Pathogens44/1997149/