Poetry, Writing

At Tannhauser Gate

This might have been better for Memorial Day, but it came to me this morning. I hope you enjoy it. It has a happier ending than most of the things referencing the name. Standing at the gate, a laser in his hand The last of the defenders makes a final stand. Armor counts for little… Read More At Tannhauser Gate

Poetry, Writing

Onward to Life

Another one from Sebastian Blackwood (Character of mine). He’s been in my head a lot lately. I hope you like this song, this time I’m trying an experiment. I’ve been playing with Suno and ran this through it. I hope you enjoy hearing it sung even by a robot. Name the voice in your head… Read More Onward to Life

Poetry, Writing

Calling

Thinking through a scene in a story (way down the line) and this hit me. Struck me as something folk might find hopeful. Call the names lost in the night. Call the names back to the light. Call the names lost and alone. Call the names and bring them home. Where e’er their souls be… Read More Calling

Poetry, Writing

Warden’s Song

This is set to a jauntier tune in my head than perhaps it should be. In any event I hope you enjoy this little monster hunting song. The foe is waiting for us and we shall track him down Before he brings his terrors to another simple town. Ride we both together, never hunt alone… Read More Warden’s Song

Poetry, Writing

Where Names Dissolve

Another piece from my Memories of Ash/Sebastian Blackwood world. I hope you enjoy it. Stand at the edge where names dissolve. Stand and watch what riddles solve. Stand by the gates but don’t go in. Stand at the door to welcome kin. Be cautious e’re you cross that line Though it be infernal or divine.… Read More Where Names Dissolve