http://slow.writerscafe.org/CaseyPowers The original writings of author Caseypowers en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776108779 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I noticed the lovely tree 1when I stopped for a smoke 2outside my car 3  covered in prolific ivy 4gracefully winding up her 5convoluted trunk 6  a stairway to heaven 7tapering off 8onto winter branches 9which were bearing 10garbag.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/906711/ Dark cloud follows me now,finger reaching shadows, grabbing, Only I dodge its grasp.But the things that don't normally bother mehaunt me now.Swallowing dread,Hoping I reach for sun,Only it burns,So I turn to face shadows.Flashback to the moments whenmy mother said, "Eve.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/898823/  Across crowded roomOur eyes meetGaze smoldering stomach swellsHopscotch belly flopsHow I often thought of that lookAnd rememberedImage of imaginary kissLips like rose petal velvetSweet slownessFeeling fadingLike a ghost ship on horizonIn the lonely heart silenceOf .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/834220/  The shade is drawn down lowGuess there are some things you need to knowBut why expose the glaring lightComplicationsAll not gone rightTormentDesperate plightThrough a child’s eyesLeering men and screamingSpit hitting the wallThuds of a bodyFist Cracking SkinA ca.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/834218/ See how he Hobbleslittle skip and jumpGlad not to move that waywith feeble spiritbut behold hisDeterminationemulate hisPersevering Riversflowing uphillcarrying one battleshipto fightWounded prideon his own http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827825/ She’s an all alone girlI saw her standing thereIn the dark window cornerBack-dropped by night skyAnd wondered whySuch a young girl smokedLong ash extendingWhile her head bowed in sorrowAnd her forehead wrinkled in frustrationHer eyebrows raised in perplexiti.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827377/ The soldier sweats one lonely riverFrom the corner of his eyeWhile a tributary drop formsRains of painFor his wounded comrade Nostrils flareInhaling Injury he bearsHis own hurt and friend’s agonyWondering how it could be Not knowing what to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827374/ Teardrops fallA smile liftsAnd now my weary rosesWeep their headsBeautiful in the dying bowPetals driftingTo ground below I went to throw them out todayBut I couldn’tFor in the casting lightThrough windowpanesWaning sunWith promise for n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827372/ Boy peers anxiouslyThrough cinderblock openingHand clutchingLoose stonesGrippingTrying to hold onto somethingAfter everything he had Has goneHoping for one thing leftHis eyes shine through gloomMaking out outlines of a roomCamera captures haunted eyes.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827371/ One rowStretching gracefully into WinterSee how light playsCamouflage patchesDipped in sunshine paintDotted by artist's handSee how their bark peelsAnd smooth mottled greenFights for placeOver greyAnd how branches archTipped with brown leave fingersWhispering songThe song of fallFingers breakin.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827368/ One If you happened To gaze at The night sky tonightYou would see How clouds stood In stark contrast To sky Not quite blackYet not blue eitherAnd they drifted byFastReminding thatScience will neverunderstandThe wonderments of .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/827338/ Yeah it's trueI'm blueCause I am in love With youWish it weren't soOh why do I have to beSo blueFor being in love with youFeels like it's the first timeSo deepSo unkindCan't callCause I don't wanna fallBe hurtRejectedBy the likes of YouI want someone to loveWho will love me tooA true loveA dove.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824572/ Light reflectsMoonshineOff my dark wineSlow sipRain outside dripsTortured rivuletsTrickle in my mindTogether in one bindWhat to do?What do I do?The puddles formSodden seepage stepping inStepping onMuck begoneFrom my shoesChase away theseDeep water bluesLove lightIn those dark eyesUnlock Hidden .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824568/ My lips movedSaid nothing at allFingers reachedYet never left their placeBy my sideAnd I looked without focusWishing for a place to hide On the beachUnder one sliverMoon skyWhere sea met sandIn slow caressSoft swishMy thoughts receding wit.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824525/ Twoof three girlsAtthe table near meKeepturning to lookAndthe thought crosses MymindJustwhat do they think they areLookingat?Whatis the matterGirlygirlsGota problemYoucan’t fix?Jealous?Youglared at the redheadWalki.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824524/ Iwould touchYourfaceSayit allIfI couldWithmy finger. AndI triedButthe wordsDidn’tcome outQuitethe waysTheycould haveHadI saidAnythingAtall. InsteadI turned awayFacedanother dayMyfing.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824523/ This is a poem about what is left behind after being broken-hearted and going into another relationship. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824521/ I wrote this after reflecting on the dictionary definition of hope. I have been very spiritual lately. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/CaseyPowers/824515/