http://slow.writerscafe.org/Ansr The original writings of author Aarti Sriram en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775939305 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Ravin' Ink writing group Prompt for 12/14/2024: If only I had listened... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2922789/ The art of RenewalYou stand strong O’ deciduous treesCome autumn  yourcloak falls and freeze No leaves no flowers yet you don’t careYou seem complete, strongly rooted there Teach me too to shed my hurt and painHelp me let go of anger and s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2922209/                                   Natures WisdomA huge storm came, and the mighty trees fell,In no time at all, such strong, deeply rooted oaks were uprooted.Yet the humble grass, the strength of the pasture.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2922208/ Missing the ConnectionShe stood by the kitchen window, watching the crowd offamilies and friends visiting the new neighbour across the street. She foundherself drawn to the window several times throughout the day, each time hearinga group of people stopping by. It was heartening to see suc.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2921449/ Mummy Amma my mummaWhenever mothercalls I love the zeal I talk,report, describe to her a big dealEven if Mummais online, not besideI feelunderstood and grin satisfied Mummy talks of pains I cry longingAbout folks,friends about my siblingThe old.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2921447/ In pensive thought, I listen and I learn,Happiness comes, and yet I soon returnTo the bell that rings for duties, rest, and prayer,I try to heed it, but forget, unaware.The music plays, lyrics, tunes I deeply feel,Longing and emotive, away from quick appeal.Disquiet seems the n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2921446/ Mili had to work after her school hours. She lived with herailing mother and younger siblings in a small town. Her mother, a widow, hadbeen managing the household on the meagre savings left by her late husband.Now, Mili being the eldest and about to be eighteen had to take over, with her.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2921445/ Who is the I? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2921444/ Was it you and will it be you The heart wants to goto my old buddy and meetTo see and feel how willyou treat me and greetThe mind even thenraced and so did our hearts beatWere glad to exchangethe gaze just in nearby seat  To remind how it waswhen we would be nearThe melancholy in.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2916527/ Winter Banter Two ladies, off to have fun, not to the mallsBut window shopping through the local stallsWinter markets decked with lights and colourEats, meats, sugary treats less than a dollarHot stroopwaffels and yummy roasted nutsWe samp.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2913124/ Sock Suck-cess!Whenever I do my laundry, the big spreads take timefoldingIf I do not for days, then from my mother I getscoldingBut one thing for sure even she cannot seem to besolvingOne each of blue, furry, and satin socks  all gone, now missing Seems like s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2912234/ A short story of a young impressionable mind! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2912070/ Soldiers die Nations cry Please stop the wars  letdanger and grief now ceaseYou’r in power for so brief, no signs of stability or peaceCant bear to see drone  and our youngsters deadOld in ventilators  alone hapless cannot break a bread. L.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2911151/ Celebrating October There is Halloween and  Pitru PoojaDia de los Muertos  and also eid eshujaThe sacrifice of deceased and our ancestorAsia to Americas we honour them in October Fasting rituals end, feast and music beatSamhain specials and Trick.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2911149/ Beauty fading   eyesight dim  hairfall  denser I was  sociable  and now the  ability is  slowerThere was health  and  endowment and  paceAll  functioning well withsome meds and grace Had fun watching and  tal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2910767/ A short story of a good takeaway from small troubling events on a day! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2910454/ We had dreamed of bungalows and new carsComforts health luxury to reach the starsGood days and rich jobs hobbies and pleasureA son and a daughter wud be our complete treasure Bank balances vacations and gala functionsFor better prospects off to new continents Bea.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2910175/ The hands tough but nurtured so gentlyThe wrinkles, the struggles, and life barelyThe wisdom brings inheritance to every jackThe time is just right to love them back  The old things lost luster, not the memoriesThey hang around for us like the berriesTheir life n.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2909844/ He had grown rich and was now a famous artist. He had acomfortable life and was going the family way. His wife was pregnant, andhe thought her love was different. He was told how excited she was every time she felt a kick inher womb, though he didn’t feel that same excitement hi.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2909481/ When I was small I wished I grew up soonWhen I was young I wished I had  talents and boon When I was working I wished I always was super skilledBut  took time to remainin awe of nature until I retiredHow the skies and stars and sun and moon so vibrant andshinyP.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2909467/ Genuine 1-to-1 She and her man dressed up in their best ethnic wearsTold the kids to also choose decent attires They  were always toldand felt too that you get treatedThe  same way you dress talk , presented and getevaluated. There were many guest .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2909272/ Lovelorn, When you miss someone special, true feelings http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2909124/ When I am with my husbandThe days and nights are festiveEven the chaos is meditativeWe cook shop gym and talkRoutine is fun round the clock. We are accommodative of each otherin the seasons of winter and summerwe dont ask much from one anotherbut openly compl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Ansr/2908850/