http://slow.writerscafe.org/Aneto The original writings of author Aneto en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776177059 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 The LighthousePart 1The Call…One time, in a landSurrounded by seaA boy grew to standOn the soil of a groundWhere seeds bloom brightThis island, his homeWas laden with spicesThe days he would roamThrough the daisies arrayedTo entice his delightHis constant companionSince being a childWas found.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/3121387/ Have you ever felt the veil was thin?This glimpse beyond our sight derivesFrom hope for life anew againIn this, eternal's wink to menThrough intersections with our livesAs woven stories intertwineThe courage seen in faith's decisionIs how I view these steps that I Attribute to an unk.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2941648/ May I linger once againWithin this fond embraceWhere whispers breeze across my skinA peaceful, quiet, restful placeAt last my lad has found his homeHis heart of youth in bloom Unearth the dusty, ancient tome Rebirthed from history's tombThe letters shine from every page Now see.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2923899/ Dearest Malkah, what can I say?To bless you on this, your special dayYour heart like a pearlOf infinite worthThe loveliest girlI've known on this earthDearest Mali, words fall shortWhat more could I wish for in someone to court?The virtues you've shownThrough words and deedsHave faithfully grownFrom.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2898874/ The heavenly economyIs of another currencyWhile dollars buy autonomyThe coinage of eternitySimilar to bills we've printedGains its worth from rarityIn earth-renewed, will not be mintedNor received through charityThe rarest thing will be our tearsOur struggles, pain, and sufferingSo short compared wi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2889354/ Grant me, Lord, humilityGive me eyes to truly seeMyself and those surrounding meAs loved by you eternally http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2889088/ ~true story~ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2886622/ Drops of dewUpon the grassEach morning newHis mercies glistenCalling lonelyHearts who passIf they would onlyStop to listenThey would hearThe tune of graceSparkling hereIn beads of lightManna cameWithout a traceAnd just the sameIt graced their sightGive us, LordThis daily breadLife restoredAs day by .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2885577/ (Open-Ended, Part 2) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2882893/ I hear a whisper in my heartBut fear to listen lest I startTo hear His voice misunderstoodAnd steer myself from paths of goodIn chase of something better whenMy place is waiting here againBut grace continues calling outMy face a mix of hope and doubtMy child dearIncline your earLay down your fearI'v.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2880157/ More raw/unrefined poetry. Alternate title: (_ _ _ _ ~ _ _ _ _) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2879864/ An original riddle by yours truly. :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2879660/ If You will not take the painIf You let this ache remainJesus, for a minuteWill You hold me in itIf You will not end this seasonIf You hide from me the reasonHere I kneel and bowJesus, hold me nowIf You bring a need for patienceWaiting watchmen man their stationsRest my soul .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2879289/ Didyour dreams awakenOpeningsleepy eyesUnderstandingshakenBringing little sighsLetno thoughts be takenEachwould compromise{~}Laughterbrings a friendEventhough we’re farTaleswithheld must endTruthis no bazaarEmpathyour trendReacha di.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2878169/ Dear little bird, please don't flyaway.I see you right there, do you notyet see me?You sing out so cheerfully, dayafter dayAs bright as a sundrop, from caresyou are freeBut I care; is that why you flyoff so soon?Just now as my gentle approach drawsits nearest?A la.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2877716/ I longed to share your world Your world brought such delight Delight and joy unfurled Unfurling petals bright Brightly shone our smiles Our smiles a fond embrace Embrace creative styles Styles of childlike grace Graceful, fleeting years Years of being fri.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2876478/ In the midst of all the dramaEndless chaos, searing traumaLike a forehead kiss from mommaSpirit, whisper love and careThrough the unrelenting painNearly crushed by all the strainHaunting thoughts would drive insaneIf her Father wasn't thereYet You've felt what she is feelingWhe.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2874108/ ~raw and unrefined poem~ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2870167/ God? Where are you? I'm feeling very lost God? Not to argue But don't you feel the frost? My energy sapped by the chilling cold Freezingly wrapped, but with no hand to hold Everything's peaceful, lifeless, and dead Just keep pushing forward and plowing ah.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2869243/ What are you doing?Oh hi, God. I’m just settling down to work on the stuff I need to get done before my self-image plummets deeper into despair. That’s all. What’s up?Are you okay?Uh, obviously not, so yeah! Doing great! I should have just enough juice to make it across that endles.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2868697/ I stand aloneamidst the fieldThe time is right, are you not here?So waiting tillmy fate is sealedAlone I stand andquell my fearPerhaps confusionor delay?A myriad ofreasons riseBut this hadbeen the time and dayYour absence is a cold surpriseThe weight.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2868570/ When I pause for self reflectionAll I see are life's rejectionsYet with tender recollectionsI see YouHolding me amidst the terrorHaven's joy is bright and fairerThough my feet may step in error I trust YouMay my roots in You be growingKeeping step though never knowingWhere your Spirit-wind is blowin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2868435/ Ask, and you shall receive in kind Seek, my child, and you shall findKnock, and the door shall open widePray, and all shall be suppliedGracious Father have I notPrayed and knocked and asked and sought?Did I somehow ask amissTo spend on pleasure's fleeting bliss?Was it simply not yo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2868433/ Rest, my soulTake comfort nowThe world is stillYour mind at easeThe final goalYou'll reach somehowBut rest untilYou feel the breezeThe call will comeYou'll hear your nameAnd when you doYou'll know to standYou won't succumbTo sin and shame While keeping trueTo His comm.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2868002/ The breath of autumn brings to mindThe moments when the stars alignedAnd stories intersected......long agoOften recollected......here we go~When all the rest were not awakeI met a girl beside the lakeI gently came to ask her whetherWe could sit alone together~All her .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2865995/ For his 24th birthday, Jordan has invited his friends to share the celebration with him. The party features Miracle's delectable apple fritter cupcakes, lively decorations, and koi reef playing in the background. As the host, Jordan greets each friend as they step across the threshold, eruptions of .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2865445/ A glimpse of hope is all you needTo carry on, the flame to bear You wish that words could be the seedOf blessing to a heart that's bareYou're sad things had to end this wayYou wish that things could be alrightYou wish that you could be okayYou wish to see a future brightBut cynic.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2864452/ I sit beneath a colored bridgeThe rain comes down to soak my hairIt tickles my forehead and slowly dripsWith sliding drops that feel like tearsI sit in peace, there is no rushMy thoughts and feelings rest somewhereAnd should they waken in this hushThen I shall bid them welcome here.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2861637/ Behold, my God, I come to dieThat Christ may live, no longer IFor I have waited on the LordHis holy truths as treasures storedPrayed and sought the Father's willHumbly here, surrendered stillCried upon my Savior's breastDesperate for His peace and restClosed my eyes to sense His pres.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2861408/ God who sees, won't you pleaseJust notice me, I'm hopelesslyIn need of care, I plead in prayerFor comfort here, oh come be nearGod who knows my heart, you choseMy load, my burden, road uncertainYou must guide me through this nightTo boldly stand and hold Your hand http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2861016/ Here no more(Here not yet)Once before(Once we've met)Passed away(Past our view)Earth's decay(Earth made new) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2860601/ I smiled as a little birdBrought tidings from the windThe wild breeze's riddle stirredThrough writings from a friendIf I pose my query and post itWould my fate be far in fable?I suppose it's very imposing butWould you... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2858248/ The sands of time erode the thingsThat constitute our livesRusty gates deteriorateWith dulling knives and faded ringsOur lonesome lives have lost their lusterCreaking hinges groan with ageAll can tell we moan as wellAnd hopeless rage is all we musterThe grimmest secrets weigh us .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2855218/ Father, bless them, hold them tightGuard and rest their souls tonightYou alone have known their needSo to Your throne alone I pleadBear them up on eagle's wingsSpare their cup from evil thingsGuide them safely, Shepherd kind Refine their faith, protect their mindTeach their heart.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2853350/ *sigh*The wound went deepIt'll leave a scar alrightThat is, if we can keepFrom bleeding out tonightIf the sorrow ever endsIf the healing ever startsIf these cuts will ever mendIn the furrows of our heart*sigh*I cannot sleepI want to make things rightI want to take the leap .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2850765/ I stand uponA sandy moundA hopeful dawnIs all aroundI nestle my toesIn the grainy grassAnd press my noseUp against the glassTo drink of this glimpseI would wish as my homePast the unseen fenceOf this glassy domeMy heart unfoldsWith a blooming desireThe greens and go.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2849514/ Oh God, you are the only oneTo reach this far, beyond this sunTo heal this star that has begunThe feel prolonging ache at nightTo let it go, the struggle's realOur only hope to finally healFrom pain and woe when you revealHow all this wrong will be made rightHow can words begin t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2847655/ Yahweh has given a wonderful giftThe right to allow Him to work in our livesTo give Him these burdens we struggle to liftReleasing control as each new day arrivesFor so many reasons, I grasp what I holdUnwilling that seasons would leave so soonI tightly shut my heart and toldThe Mast.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2845203/ Perhaps,perchance by happenstanceTheday will dawn and glance uponThechance to doff our doubts and donThegaily fondled fawn of dance Theray of light to sear the mistOftears, for they are dearly missedButnear we stay in havens brightForhere’s .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2844464/ Inpatience and restGod’sfragrance is hereThesun finds the westAndunwinds our fearAgust of wind would guide her thereAndthrust a friend to hide his careThetender maid, in dust and painTorender aid, he must refrainFortime alone can heal her wound.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2843803/ And so it ends, the way it startedPrecious friends, freshly partedThis treasured hope communicatedThe envelope is sealed and datedA letter to our future selvesBetter suited for the shelvesAnd there it stays, collecting dustAs each one prays and learns to trustThe holy wind that whisp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2843453/ Rhythmsof seasons that come and then goRejoicingand mourning, the tides ever flowSowhere is this place that I find myself in?Willhope be deferred or will new life begin?Nothingis promised, the future’s unknownDespiteour trajectory, hopes that we’ve grown.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2843434/ Oh, GodHere I am; I am YoursNear You are; You are LordLead me and guide me; establish my waysI need You; I find You in lavish displaysOf love through every gentle blessing, ponder how to turn my eyesAbove to heaven, simply pressing onward now to earn the prizeMy Father, come; deliver, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2841358/ In all of our days, I have been blessedYour image portrays His joy, love, and restI couldn't release my hope for the awesomeUntil I found peace to wait for your blossomDear PetuniaAre you ready?Are you willing?Dear PetuniaI am readyI am willingTomorrow I'll ask; tomorrow we.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2840729/ In all of the world, you were the oneIncredible girl, reflecting the SonI saw a good friend when I got to meet youSo I eagerly send a message to greet youWon't you answer?Won't you answer?Won't you answer me?Cause I'm waitingYes, I'm waitingI'm still waiting hereA dozen mor.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2840727/ Could it be possible?I surely don't knowIs that line even crossable?Dare I hope so?For years, I'd never opened that boxImagined a thousand monsters let looseAnd so I had bound it with chains and locksFighting a war by insisting a truceBut then in a place where love's warmth was s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2840723/ Greetings,friendBeforefarewellI’dlike to spendSometime to dwellAndreminisceOndays gone byThethings we missThelove to dieTolay ourselvesAsideand giveTheupper shelvesAbox to liveTorest in peaceTillwe againMayth.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2837812/ I've always longed, my heart to shareTo live our song, her beauty bearTo cherish life and lay it downTo love my wife, my joy, my crownI always thought I'd marry youngMy love could not remain unsungAnd so I waited, hoped, and prayedBonds created, friendships madeBut each, in turn,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2836358/ I feel a sadness in my heartA sorrow I cannot explainIt tears my pleasant thoughts apartWith every beauty comes a painA broken heart You won't despiseThe feeling flesh excels the stoneThe hurt that wets my tired eyesSoftens the heart and hardens the bones http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2836281/ a poetic rant from several years ago http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Aneto/2836220/