http://slow.writerscafe.org/fishysua The original writings of author Fishysua en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775951879 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 This is from 2004 Rescuing it from LJ. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2955925/ Trapped, icebound isle in a frozen lake,Tossed, tormented sleep, storm shattered,Tailed, a ghost of his own failings,Tainted, guilt haunts him, resolves nothing,Tangled, spontaneous matter, fixed mind,Tied, cut deep, bloody hands, grief burnt heart. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2955921/ Words scribbled in vain, sleepy afternoon,Phantoms of people who never were,The missing present in our moment,Pulled from the past, fearing the future,You’ll never meet them sharing our sunlight.Break a promise to open conversation,Foreign customs, familiar handshakes,Simple tr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2955633/ Spent in emptiness, cyclone survivor,Fallen unconscious, remember yourself,Dancing field and plow, sickle and grain,Acres of sorrows sown, too soon harvested,My labor wasted, neglect for a prize.I must remake my spirit, well past due,Bid goodbye to the iridescent ox,Fold close these .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2953352/ Performed as a ritual in 1997 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2952687/ Hear the meaningless soundless noises,See the colorful and formless shapes,Breath calm, refreshed full again sigh deep,Part the curtains before the mind’s model,Change what person am I for reality.I am my circle, kin, companions,Connection to the sweet rain,Blue jay, be my ment.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2952045/ Nightmare seizes the sleeping mind’s eye,Injured, mewling, stubborn predator,Misplaced pearl amid shallow forgeries,Putrescent expulsion, green and chunky,Cleaning revulsion, confused absolution,Disturbing echoes in consciousness. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2951927/ Spiralling senses fretting fitsBuzzing belly growling gruntsHeaving hands throwing thoughts http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2951178/ JoyPainSleep and DanceRough, lost, tense, failingI can’t contain theseThey roost within me just the sameBreathe, but stay presentBreak and rebuildno poem for the truthfear for myselfCoverCowerCowardCommand http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2950901/ The Dragon's shape has faded.Gone the way of Odin and the giant.I can barely recall the Angel.Summoned the Demon burns only slightly.Shapeless, like before and between.The memories of the panther and the path. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2950744/ I, Earth and OxMerged to oneImplacable, UnstoppableEach step a struggleBeauty caked in blood and mudGolden wings stiffLaden cart stuck, jammedNever to make the FerryPrecious luxuryGifts damagedPrizes lostChoicesWhat to SalvageWhat to AbandonPicking fledgling, Bedraggl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2950730/ Rememberno we don'tKnow one RemembersanymoreDeath is forgotten in lifepain passesJoy runs bynothing remainsbut memories no onehas http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2949970/ Waking, Aching, Morning Dim,Sandy Hoof, Gritty Wings,Exposed Neck, Bent Form,Beaten Protector, Broken Hulk,Island Isolation, Jungle Cover,Weather Warning, Shelterless Seeking,Awaiting Rain, Comfort’s Return,Wind Speaks, Lightning Streaks,Cracking Flame, Echoing Images,Ove.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/fishysua/2949964/