http://slow.writerscafe.org/Courtney17 The original writings of author Courtney en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776046034 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Distance makes the heart grow fonder,But who said that was always good?When you part, feelings grow strongerAnd can morph your past memories.You might idolize the good timesAnd let your heart swell with longing,Forgetting why you ran away. Each misstep and each happenstanceLed you to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/2061579/ I believe everyone finds their time.I believe we all stumble and then fall.I believe we learn to stand up again.Each one of us will hit that ending pointWhen we wish for our lives to drift away,But I shall tell you now, death shall not come.In that moment, we cry out to heaven.In that moment, we kno.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1828553/ To my past self from the future,I promise things will be okay;You will face unspeakable thingsBut things will be okay.Happiness ensues on the horizonBut sadness waits as well.There will come many trying daysWhere you wish for it to end,But it won't.And thank God it didn't.You're stronger than you kn.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1785328/ A phoenix crawls from ashes of ruin;The remains of a bloody warWith an origin so humanAs jealous cravings at the core.Soft and beaten whimpers escapeFrom the lonely, broken-winged beastAs the emptiness takes its shape;Completely bare from west to east.Once, the skies were blue. With white clouds.Wit.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1398443/ Sure stars shine on encroaching horizons;Sparkling truths that lie past the great beyond.I breathe the bliss of shivering silenceThat will me to drop my life and abscondTo greater plains, wherever they may be.The ashy haze colours the cesious skyAnd clings to our weary, earthen bodies,And we wait, t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1347518/ White roses are sent to the adulteressWho spends each night in strangers&rsquo; arms.By day she's cut down in social regressYet nightfall's mask reveals her charmWhich outshines the bruises left on her soul.Inky shadows cling to her frameAs her double lives fight for full control;One of innocence, o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1344331/ The burning hot desire screamsAs it's ripped from my aching chestWhile salty waves of roaring streamsArc down my cheeks in severed crests.Itching tremors plague my fingersAnd tap upon my idle handsA rhythm of forgotten verseIn muted, dull and chordless strandsAs I long for an old releaseThat, for ye.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1344279/ I waited for his embrace inThe dreary, midnight clearing.Yet, as the bleak wind chilled my skin,I saw that dawn was nearing.Atop the hill, my view remainedUnobstructed all around.The oak tree's roots became restraintsAnd to the earth I was bound.I cried my pain out to the stars.The struggle of solit.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1343347/ On my knees I shall offer up my breathIn praises for the lost souls drifting 'roundMy grounded frame, who wait but for my deathTo join them and wander in silent soundDestined to ever roam these barren landsAlongside ghosts of names with no faces;Who laboured lives left their souls with scarred hands.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1338817/ There will be peace on this forsaken EarthEven as wars rage on in defiance.The voidless sky has promised a rebirthWith its screams of agonizing silence.I believe this world will come to an endIn its time, when the reverence of starsDiminishes. When no one can pretendAnymore that their bodies hold no.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1321912/ This isn't one of my favourite poems.. But I do like the content and message. Enjoy x http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1317713/ I choose to believe in starsThat shine their undying glowOn this temporary world.I can rest my weary headKnowing with a certaintyThat I may join the glimmerResting in peace up above.These tears I have idly shedAre brought out by a sparklingLight. Hope. I may rest in peace.Laying on my resting place,.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1311550/ I am controlled by the devil inside.No matter how hard I fight for freedomI find each exit traced with cyanide,Leaving ev'ry part of my being numb.I sit here and watch my tragic defeat;My pathetic corpse just wasting awayAs each and every aching heartbeatFades into oblivion. I fall preyTo thoughts o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1301737/ You can spend your whole life tryingTo change who you truly are.When ev'ryday you are dyingMore, how far then is too far?If your life is based upon lies,Your purpose goes to waste.As a Phoenix, your soul should riseFrom the ashes for a tasteOf unadulterated blissWhich your freedom will allow.That, a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1293707/ The Scarlet Letter on your chestScreams the mistakes that were made,Yet the situations are dressedIn lies. Circumstances fadeInto the background, forgotten,Where outcomes do not take heedOf the reasons behind each sin,Showing only the misdeed.Life separates the weak from strong.Trials and unveiled d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1293664/ I took a trip out to London today-- I'm out in England for the week!-- So I came up with this on my bus ride back to my sister's flat :) Cheers! :P http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1290355/ (I don't personally have these urges, I just write what comes out) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1288045/ Another topic I was given; Plastic. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1288039/ This is.. Half the ramblings of my 5 AM, sleep deprived mind and half what was an attempted poem about how close evil is to each person and to breaking through to humanity. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1287348/ My friend posted a three word challenge (Santa, Cold, and Cuddle) he wanted me to do. :) Sooo here you are hun :P http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1286261/ I asked my friend Gage for a topic for a poem, and he just said water.. So I came out with this! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1286235/ Remember, it's almost finished.What you know and who you areWill be completely diminished,And blink out as a dead star.Ev'rything ends in disrepair,Despite what you may intend,And what you believe to be fairLoses meaning in the end.The biggest lie you find to beis hope above all the pain.Just when y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1280917/ Just something I wrote while bored in class! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1276828/ Just something I wrote up real quick. Not a best one, definitely! But I hope you enjoy it all the same! <3 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1257767/ This was written to anyone who knows the pain of Bulimia, and who needs to hear these words. I hope inspiration can be found in this <very long> poem. xx Despite what you may see, everyone's beautiful http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1253773/ Nymph calls you from inside the wellLuring to the unknown.Each charming note pulls toward the swellThat darkness did condone.The slender form with flawless faceBeckons you to strayInto her seductive embraceOf tempting, misty grey.Alluring beauty flusters you,The choice is yours to make.Immoral stand.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1250120/ Swollen thighs without a gap,Balloon protrudes in front.The food consumed is but a trapRegardless what I wantThe judging stares as I walk pastBurn hot into my back.With my head down, I pass through fastSo my facade won't crackThe mask I wear upon my faceIs tarnished by the pain.My tears inside witho.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1250003/ An ode to PTSD dreams.. Cheers! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1247326/ Demons can enchant you with a kissAs they suck away at your soul.With captivatingly gruesome bliss,Their crimson eyes seek full control.Fooled by their deadly, beauteous charmYou bare them your soul with no fear.Although deep down worry rings alarmsYour trust in them will keep you nearBeneath the th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1247324/ You take your form with fearsome graceFeeding off of hate and greedCoal black soul to match ashen faceHosting grounds for fear to breedPain and despair left in your wakeBloody smile ever provesThe strongest souls you're set to breakAs the purest mindset movesCries of the fallen foster reignAs your d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1247322/ Blade draws patterns on the wristBite lips for silenceMove cautiously into mistHeeding to violenceCrimson drips into the sinkMirror looks to selfCut deeper so you can't thinkAll you see is filthPure blood as red as rosesKeeping soul intactDeath holds still; question posesAs the edge was crackedClose.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1180460/ Waking up on bathroom floorsHow far will this go?Keeping mind behind closed doorsSet at all time lowBlood comes retching at the touchFrom so deep insideTalons stretch the heart does clutchEyes shut ever wideWhat happened to way back whenAll came out with easeChocking, gagging Lion's DenFalling to my.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1180451/ Oak tree towers high aboveStrong and oh so trueBound to Earth with it's pure loveSapling ever grewCracking limbs sway in the breezeTurned into a stormRoots rip as the time does freezeLife which to reformCrashing down with lightning cracksOn the forest floorWillpower to stay up slacksFloodgates open .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1178217/ Fragile petals from the skyFalling to your feetPlunge the knife, allow to dieNothing to competeFall to knees and face your shameOffer up your soulBeg forgiveness; clear your nameDiamonds shine through coalMurder yourself to move pastAs the only wayBroken bones with splinted castTo remove somedayAs I.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1176208/ Roaring noise above the soundOf a broken heartCorrupt sheriff makes his roundSevered from the startFlooding tears flow down the streetAgony of painChills the bone with blinding heatComposure to feignFeeble rays of covered sunTrapped behind the cloudYou can't hide but you can run'Fore wind removes sh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1176207/ Intro With my ear pressed against the cold iron door I heard the final click as the vault opened with a heavy groan. As I peered into the darkness of the safe, my eyes adjusted and my lips began to curl into into a satisfied, empty smirk as I took in the rejuvenating sight of the impeccably aligne.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1173303/ Sorry that I cut the last book short.. Couldn't bring myself to continue. Well, new part of my life, new story. Tell me what you think! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1173302/ Crimson smile that you shareMurder at the tipsShowing publicly you dareBloody dripping lipsPride in your work does shine truePleasure in the painLeaving them with not a clueLeaving morals vainRemorse is nowhere in sightSlaughter fresh in scentAdrenaline's pumping heightBack to Hell you sentDeath has.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1172541/ My last will and testamentNow to you I writeDeath takes as black sacramentStays eternal nightFinal words I speak to theeOf my last requestsLet me go and set me freeUnto lunar crestsThink back of me to blue skiesHappy days you smileAs now I do shut my eyesMake my life wort.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1166461/ Look into unknowing eyesDark secret insideSeeing my much practiced lies;Past each tear I've criedLong to scream out, in my painBegging them to seeSanity swirls down the drainOnce best part of meSlices deep til blood I tasteWhere now do I stand?Look at myself; now but wasteDealt by my own handSit in .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1164668/ Sitting in my tattered dressSoaking blood drenched tearsSharpened death has sweet caressBrushing away fearsSprawled out under open moonEver beauteous sightLast thing to be seen so soonIn the dead of nightPeaceful way to leave the earthDagger clenched in handFirst blood eager now has birthOn my knees.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1163627/ Crimson outline stains the groundLifeless form lies stillCadav'rous eyes dart aroundVengeance to fulfillNever cease til work is doneFear and pain at handViciously until it's wonTicking grains of sandCorpse now rises to it's feetTowering aboveCharging at you down the streetDisguised now as loveSanity.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1163580/ Creeping up now as behindRipping you from peaceGrabs hold fierce and ties the bindNever shall releaseTort'rous world now to be yoursPast wonder has goneClosing ever shining doorsNight forever dawnLife goes black to shut in painBlade's sharp agonyAll past actions now in vainCannot be set freeBlack ho.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1161855/ Clench my heart and pull the stringsKeeping pain at handAgony in which it bringsUntil none else standComing out on top aloneIntrovertive nowThis time which you think have grownEmpty crowd you bowVictory has left you weakSpirit and your mindThough your body stays not meekTime shall not rewindAlone al.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1160676/ Mouth filled now with salty airEntering your noseMysterious Ocean's hairWisps as all forgoesForgetting past and all to comeShocking at it's coreWaves roll in with muted humJoy mixed in with loreCreating hurt; joy and despairAgonizing blindAllow broken to repairProcuring new mindLeave the Ocean, walk.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1160670/ Breathing in and breathing outNone else left to doMind now wanders all aboutOn to topics newLiving life as well can beTry to close out darkPast scars ever part of meStains eternal markInside battles still to faceLost in my own mindHolding tight, allow embraceSave from past, behindThe end is blinding.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1159130/ Protruding balloon in frontWhich I purge awayPersistently I shall huntEach and ev'ry weighHow many weighs to achieveInnermost desireLosing hope; need to believeJumping hoops a'fireEyes closed now as fingers stretchTo my very soulAll the weigh; the horrid wretchEmptying the holeGo for my goal, no mat.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1157062/ Even though it took forever, I give you this; My first truly happy poem... Ever! :) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1155751/ Cerulean skies aboveCovered now by cloudSilenced chirping of the doveSwallowed by the crowdPanicked breath as surface breaksEyes flitter aroundNever so high were the stakesLast breath's dying soundFinal goodbyes to be saidMoments now are few'Fore you know it, you are deadNone else left to doRelease .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1155346/ Crunching leaves on which I walkColoured splendor goneWisping 'round the wind does talkDisappearing dawnDead air where the life once stood;Captivating museOnce green leaves browned now as woodDisorienting viewsWalking through the woods aloneShows true miseryUgly nature does condoneOnce appeared beau.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Courtney17/1154544/