http://slow.writerscafe.org/atrerotola The original writings of author Amanda Trerotola en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775997085 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Tragedy.Cutting the very ribbonDelicately tethering a family togetherLike a giftNothing worth wrappingWorth savingCut, fold, loop, repeat.Goodbye. A gift never meant for delivery.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2104800/ The crackling of the fireplacesnaps in my earsas the fiery blazethaws my skin cradling my worries, at lasteverythinggoessilent.It is the small things- a.t.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2075538/ For you,i would stay up until the sun kisses the fiery horizon and the moon embracesthe stars, melting the midnight sky.-a.t  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2074384/        Destruction                           poured                                 in her garden of scars&nbs.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2074193/ His muscular hand- Her dainty handcoalesce together like the molecular clouds fleeing the empty haze.    -a.t  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2067470/ To be loved again Is what we desperately hope forYet when love comes alongWe feel we don't deserve it -You deserve better, you deserve all the love (A.T)  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2066865/   There's an itch An itch that crawls within my veins Veins electrified by fear Fearing for something that may not even happen.      Welcome to anxiety- (A.T) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2066066/ I rest my head on my cozy pillow As the clock ticks every hour away. I'm still drained from the rituals of lifeNo matter the hours of rest I had today. I need a breakI can feel it in my fatigued soulI need a break To indulge in life again, to be in control.   http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2046250/ Shadows swarmed every corner you touchedUntil you released the painfully gorgeous demons The demons that dominated every choice you made Except, here you areThe breeze is brushing your faceAnd your smile is convincing You areTruly Living. Here you are,alive.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2045008/ Note: May be triggering to someone who has experienced sexual assault or harassment. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2044741/ Y0u took my kindness for grantedAnd spilled my heart on the floorI forgave you once, TwiceThree timesAnd more. You are charming on the outsideChuckles that capture the soul Within seconds we were friendsYou became in control.You acted like nothing happenedHooked me in with your l.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2044484/ The opaque glass reflected the slender metal that twiddledbetween my thumbsThe destruction reflected on my healed wounds "This is my last time"Except, it wasn't.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2044476/ This poem may be triggering to some who have recovered from self-harm or are going through it. View at your discretion. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2044264/ Your warm embrace gently caressed my soulWrapped around my heart and waist like a delicate vineI didn't want to let you go Laying beside you I was tangled in your loveA love that is so pure, attentive, guarded UnconditionalA love, I thank God from up above.I knew then, this is what tr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2044050/ My Sweet Home New JerseyHow can I forget the pain you left in my heartFrom dusting soil off my mothers grave to the countless times' life tore me apartMy Sweet Home New JerseyOhio is calling my nameI can hear the chatter within the walls of my mindBut I am not ashamedMy Sweet Home New Jers.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2043977/ Helplessly, I stood there,looking through the sheet of frosted glass betweenus. Watching you turn away from the drivewayto wave goodbye, tears formed in my eyes and I gasped for air fromwithin. Before I knew it, we were once again in a bubble of long distance. My lips&n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/atrerotola/2043800/