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

[Ardra]

Very true.... it's almost like coming back home to where it all started..
I feel like that when i come and visit after taking a break

[Relic]

Thanks for reading, Ardra. :)

[SavannahKay]

LOVE THIS!

This is exactly how I've experienced some websites over the years.. I'll leave them for a week, month, maybe even a few years.. but I always go back hoping to see my old friends and it's bittersweet when they're gone

[Relic]

I've been there. Thanks for your thoughts, SavannahKay.

[Patty Cicero]

Well written piece. I look forward to reading more from yourself & other writers on Writers Cafe.

[Relic]

There are many here to enjoy. Thanks for your thoughts. 😁

[h d e rushin]

I am reminded of Procrustes from Greek mythology, the giant who tied travelers to an iron bed and stretched their limbs until they fitted it. Poem usage as a cryptic, moving processional or even an avow,
within these jurisdictions, is no vice. But i imagine that people return here the same way that veterans long to return to the battlefield. So they can be dispatched again, hastened and hurried along: yet

"they'll always be opportunities
to write about the sun, the rain, a train"/ (fabulous)

This is more parade than poem. It carries the color red, yellows and blues with people waving and balloons, bands marching and flower adorned floats with dancers on top twirling... I love parades....beautifully written....dana

[Relic]

Thanks so much, Dana. Your reviews are always interesting and intelligently written. :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I take long strolls down other streets when I’m not writing but when I start writing more frequently I always return.

Some sadly have passed away like my mentor my friend Laury. I come back here to reread messages we had with each other from time to time. It is kept like a time capsule. Perfectly persevered.

[Relic]

I remember him.
Thanks for your thoughts, PB.

[Poetic Beauty]

He was a dear friend on here and off of this site. Wise and kind

[Cassie]

I miss Frieda..i have been here for such a long time, I hope you are not planning on going

[Relic]

I've always gone away but always came back. :)
Thanks very much for the comment, Cassie.

[Cassie]

please stay this time round

[Relic]

I'll try. 😁

[Yellow Butterfly]

I adore this...you have captured the essence of what this community is all about. To those you gave an honorary mention.....I too think about. It is good to be able to come back to this community...re reading..remembering the wonderful uplifting reviews from so many like minded writers here in the Cafe. Time is passing us by for sure..but the Cafe always remains the same.

Great piece Relic...thank you for sharing.

YB

[Relic]

I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you, YB.

[NotUsinganymore]

Interesting piece about a community. I enjoyed it.

[Relic]

Thanks very much for your comment. :)

[NotUsinganymore]

You are welcome

[AJNJ]

I am one of those in and out. Perhaps, the coming and going coincides with the phases and bouts of writing. I write sporadically and my interest here is limited to mostly those phases. I do tune in to read a few special friends I made here though. An interesting poem, sir.

[Relic]

Thanks very much for your thoughts, AJNJ. :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Maybe we could start a private writers cafe Facebook group x

[Relic]

I don't even participate in regular facebook. haha

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes I’ve cut back some weeks take it off my app from phone