A poem inspired by The Prince of Night Winds. Computer King The whole thing is a scandal Lions in hedge mazes, with a penchant for Raking up hazard pay Do you know how many beasts a king can overcome without his army? But you sit behind your wall, a pane of glass between you andContinue reading “WD 137 “Computer King””
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WD 136 “Aphelion”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Aphelion Widen the circle The range of influence, cellular signal Fire, water, earth, wind And the invisible presence A light in a darkness A glass of hot liquid that smells like cinnamon Even roaches die of old age But never the man with the bag SoContinue reading “WD 136 “Aphelion””
WD 135 “Isolation”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Isolation The big picture has no character A floral pastiche of Places without people, objective facts Liberated accents of muted color, range and flow But look upon the hand that paints it and you’ll see Deep scars Sorrowfully twisted fingers, bled to dryness like winter birches Continue reading “WD 135 “Isolation””
WD 134 “Partners in Mystery”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Partners in Mystery I partake in the harvest. Reaping my reward A place among the stars A seat with the karmic masters Called to drag rugged scoundrels to account for their Soft offenses, cushioned by darkness and shielded by mystery -There is a hand to hold,Continue reading “WD 134 “Partners in Mystery””
WD 133 “Winter Secret”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Winter Secret The severed fingers point upward, toward the sky Clock hands, keeping time and watching the seasons No one knows the day or the hour But I’m bound by a wreath of timelessness Holiday wrapped, kept at bay And I want to sing, like theContinue reading “WD 133 “Winter Secret””
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 130 “Azathoth Blind”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Azathoth Blind Black stars falling I could see you through the veil of immortality But what reflection would I see in that endless sea? Vacuous space, forever depth No knowledge the brain commands could clarify The steps taken by a Messiah, even the smallest messiah ButContinue reading “WD 130 “Azathoth Blind””
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 128 “Jester”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Jester Your translucent skin reveals the ley lines Of your bodily flow and They move when you take your steps across the threshold There was rain this morning, but it evaporated in the brisk sunlight Of early night Across from me, three pigeons peck at theContinue reading “WD 128 “Jester””
WD 127 “Jormungandr (Systemic)”
A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Jormungandr (Systemic) Rancid reek the layers of the ground up Coiled menace Shrieking mass, majority of venom Its cannibalistic desires crushed beneath gravity We were weighed by ancient animal gods Found to be heavier than dark matter Keep your head down Keep your cool Analyze meContinue reading “WD 127 “Jormungandr (Systemic)””
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