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

[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.

[Starbaby]

Hey Relic, remember me? It's been a hella long time. You probably remember me as LA Lorena. Lost all access to that account, but I am back. Good to see you here still. So many memories of laughs shared!

[Relic]

I certainly do remember you. I'm not here as much, but I do stop in from time to time. I'm glad to see you picking up the pen again. Your writing is always worth the read. :)

[Emily B]

I can't remember how many years it has been but it is still home. I don't know all the new neighbors yet. There are many faces I fondly remember and lots of old stories. Lovely to meander here.

[Relic]

Thank you for your comment, Emily.

[Arundass TP]

Sure, once I was mute, now again here . Beautiful poem.

[Relic]

Thank you.

[Masked writer]

This is true, a community indeed...I find I write more then desired then leave this block to visit a new one, But Something in life comes to me when my eyes and brain are least expecting it, and It always brings me right back to the book, which always brings me here... Writers cafe drive

[Relic]

Thanks for the comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

[Masked writer]

as do we appreciate yours..

[Brad]

This is me. Right now. Ha! I seem to write a lot suddenly, and then not a thing for a long time. When the fit takes me I'll check my "mailbox" and see what else is out there.

[Relic]

Sounds like a good idea. I too have large gaps between writings. Thanks for reading. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

tI have some fond memories of this place and will continue to do so. Home is her my poems are.

[Relic]

Thanks for the comment, cowboy. :)