Writers Cafe - Once in a while, they still come back.

Once in a while,

as though pulled in by some desire
or force,
some decide to take a ride back
to Writers Cafe.

It's not always a long visit, yet
they still come back
as though returning to their old home.

"I remember Robbie,
or Marie, or Frieda P," they might say.

They may recall this place in a way one might remember
flags that lined porches
or trees on each side of the street where they lived.
But still, they remember this place.
Their names are still on the mailbox.

For better or worse, this is a community.

Some have moved on, as they should.
And some are still here, pruning nouns
or mowing verbs.

Some have even died.

The street may look different.
Trees may be bigger.
And old friends may be gone for good.

But on this block,
you're never turned away
no matter how long you've been gone
or how many times you move on.

There will always be opportunities to write about
the sun, the rain, a train...

Writers Cafe
on this block, once in a while,
they still come back.

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

Well, one of the new ones here. So far it doesn't look like the other sites I've been on.. Wattpad and writing.com.. Grrrrrr everything is about paying for getting advertised and the a*s kissing..

Don't care for that stuff, sooo after some exploration I decided on this site

We'll see how it goes.
Cheers

[Relic]

I wish you luck, Dennis. Thanks for the comment.

[Dennis Wolf]

Thank you, and.. No problem
This was an enjoyable read.
Cheers

[Aluppi Jampur]

Every community has its joys and hardships.
We lose people and we welcome new ones.
I've seen some ugliness here but I'm seen much more beauty.
Sadly, most will remember the ugly. You are different. We need more people like you.

[Relic]

I appreciate your thoughts, Aluppi. Thank you.

[Green]

I wish more of them would come back, some of them have been gone for so long that whatever made them leave in the first place could be different. It would just be great to have some of the old greats back again and see their writing and what has changed in the years. But hopefully, for some at least, moving on was because they became more professional than amateur and that's exciting for them. That's the great thing about it being a community, though, it can still be here to welcome new writers as it once did those who came before. I for one have a lot more nouns to prune, so if you'll excuse me.

[Relic]

ha - I agree Green, it would be nice to see some of the old faces back again. This site has been around for a long time and has worn some. Thanks for the comment. :)

[Thomas W Case]

This is a great place. Thanks for paying tribute.

[Relic]

Thanks for the read and comment, Thomas. WC is one of the best sites on the web for writing.

[Papaya]

Yes, I can definitely relate to this, as so many of us can. ⭐

[Relic]

Thanks for the comment, Ana. :)

[Papaya]

My pleasure 🙂

[Amy R]

I can relate to this so much,
WritersCafe really do feel like "home" to me,
I enjoy it whether I stay away for months or years, I am finally back here too, after many years and I plan on staying a while! ❤
A lovely way to explain it, always changing but forever welcomed.
Def enjoyed this piece.
-Amy

[Relic]

Thanks for the comment Amy. I appreciate your thoughts. :)

[Amy R]

You're very welcome! keep well.

[Betty Hermelee]

A very colorful portrayal of the Cafe and the fact that it's always changing, even though there have been writers here for years... i agree though, they come and go and that's okay... life is complex and we have other obligations....but somehow there is a magnet to return to the Cafe, and yes, we are an amazing community! Thank you for sharing!
Warmly, B

[Relic]

Thanks very much for your comment, Betty. :)

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Relic
Warmly, B

[mou]

... they still come back...'
Yes, yes, yes. I do. We do. I cannot help being not just nostalgic, but plaintive, about how things were here and in my life.
My emotions have a 'home' here. It is a heartfelt and wonderful tribute that speaks for the heart of every writer here.
- mou

[Relic]

Yes, things were a bit more festive here at one time. People leave, they're replaced. Life changes, sometimes for the worse, sometimes for the better.
Thank you for your comment. Much appreciated. :)

[mou]

It is my pleasure :)

[The Analog Kid]

Hi Tim, I have been in and out of here over the last few weeks. Something pulled me back, just like your poem said. There's something enduring here. There was a lot of drama years ago, but now there's social media for that stuff I suppose. What is distilled here now is a more mature vibe if you will. Makes me want to become active again--to a point. Hope you are doing well.

[Relic]

I hope you are to, Pat. I do recall those days and the mayhem that ensued. ha It's good to see you drop in. :)

[M]

I can relate. I've been a part of the site since 2006 and have returned intermittently ever since. The poem genuinely captures the feelings of nostalgia and community.

[Relic]

I left numerous times. Now I couldn't if I wanted to. That option must have worn out; it doesn't work for me anymore. lol Thanks for the comment. :)

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Relic,

Though that which I choose to write about and upon often causes me to go (shall we say) unnoticed, or noticed but shied away from, here and there, I have truly come to enjoy this WritersCafe, and have returned again to offer a bit more support of your words penned much more than quite well ...

Marve

[Relic]

I appreciate your thoughts, Marvin. Thank you.