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WD 132 “Dracula’s Line”

A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Dracula’s Line You lower the gates: Your legs crossed like the stars that spell your name In your keep on top of the mountains you welcome me Like an alien fleeing political purge There is a long table in your dining room with space for bothContinue reading “WD 132 “Dracula’s Line””

WD 129 “Bow Before Him”

A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Bow Before Him Bring me back I’ve been to places, seen things Kingdoms in dust and disrepair A white stag, nibbling on grave flowers Cair-Paravel, Nation without end, empty and desolate, and I wonder What lions do when they lose their pride It is essential toContinue reading “WD 129 “Bow Before Him””

WD 31 “Snow Queen”

A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth Snow Queen As there are No more reminders of The things that made you whole I will project myself in the snowfall Crowned in the dust Ashes heaped and Cradled Like a bride, never to be- I spread my limbs out in the snow and hopeContinue reading “WD 31 “Snow Queen””