http://slow.writerscafe.org/David%20Whalen The original writings of author David O Whalen (O Haolin in Celtic) en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775981071 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Chance encounter. Free verse/rhyme mixture. Best read while having morning coffee. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2820628/ Musings over morning coffee. Apropos of nothing. Simply an exercise to keep my mind and fingers nimble. Rhyme is only incidental. Not really a poem, more like "stream of consciousness" avoiding rust http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2818279/ My first poem in a few years is basically about if I still have poetry in me (assuming I ever did) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2817908/ lessons of love in free verse http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2171558/ would like to be remembered http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2169503/ I"LL BE HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2168989/ A really short paean to Spring http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2165664/ use it or lose it! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2159813/ Just a few pertinent (impertinent?) questions http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2159484/ A guy can be too shy http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2159119/ Dogs just can't help themselves! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2153893/ a better place perhaps? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2152367/ An observation on life (in free verse) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2151617/ A simple Senryu http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2151445/ A graphic example of how to not write poetry http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2151152/ An ode (I think!) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2151048/ poem comprised of senryus http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2150492/ Musings of an old man http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2150021/ A few words on "significance" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2146978/ Makes me wonder. Do you all wonder too? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2141819/ Just another "back to stardust" poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2140214/ The power of a baby's smile http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2135860/ with open arms http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2135425/ A Senryu about being unafraid to chart a different course http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2135414/ It's about change http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2124436/ What makes us what we are http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2121520/ A love paean in 17 syllables http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2120861/ Life is lived in many forms http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2120314/ And I don't much like it! (free verse/occasional rhyme) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2117577/ Free verse with occasional rhyme http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2117118/ stream of consciousness meaning nothing http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2115713/ A free form (occasional rhyme) mini essay on dads http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2115650/ How we all feel occasionally http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2115285/ How dogs smile with their bodies. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2114844/ How words are often not needed http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2114253/ Age should bring wisdom! (but It doesn't!!) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2113671/ Different strokes for different folks http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2113007/ Senryu of timidity http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2111563/ an Ode to "one of those special mornings" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2108321/ A little romantic ditty http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2106519/ love is a hard master http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2106204/ Wee lad starting a warehouse of memories http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2103296/ One of the many cruel consequences of age http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2103010/ adjectives make writing come alive http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2102406/ We exist amongst many dimensions (at least I believe so) http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2101391/ We're not one...we're everyone http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2101365/ Take leave of reality for a bit http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2100457/ Expressions of Love http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2097952/ It's proof that I'm an amateur poet. A hobbyist at best. But I have fun with it. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2097003/ creatures of the night http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/David-Whalen/2096802/