Poetry, Writing

For Edward

Everyone has a hero. Sebastian’s hero just happens to be his biggest brother. And what kid wouldn’t love to have a brother that killed monsters for a living? No monsters under HIS bed! (Yes I have silly characters who give me songs with backstories.) My brother hunts the monsters underneath my bed. He makes them… Read More For Edward

Poetry, Writing

Sea Song

Many a little boy has dreamed of running away to sea. Here is one set of day dreams. The sea, the sea is calling Like the rhythm of a drum It calls each night and morning I answer, “I come! I come!” I come to find adventure. I come to sail the waves. I come… Read More Sea Song

Poetry, Writing

Coming of Dawn

A bit more of a hopeful one than has come to me lately. I hope you enjoy. Out of the black woods comes the sun The night is over the day begun. The battle fought to victory A time of mourning then joy will be. The ash tree sheds a steady light Through forest gloom… Read More Coming of Dawn

Poetry, Writing

Guardians

From the same world as the Siren’s call poem. A bit more of a historical piece. In the woods a ring of stones Black as night, strong, alone. A portal held against the foe From other worlds and long ago. A clan there was of warriors strong Who guard the gates through ages long And… Read More Guardians

Poetry, Writing

Siren’s Call

This one’s a little darker than my usual. Something I wrote from the perspective one of the characters in my stories. Note: Literal Siren Honey sweet and sliding scales, chains of music in my mind. No salty breath or flashing tails just courtesy and wine. Every word a melody, every smile a song. A whispered… Read More Siren’s Call