Poetry, Writing

Fairy Lover

The immortal grief over mortal love. From the same world as yesterday’s actually. A flower grows by the old linden tree Quiet and lovely, though subtle to see. The standing stones their vigil keep And every year he comes to weep. Not at her grave, which he cannot reach But by the linden and neighboring… Read More Fairy Lover

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

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

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

Poetry, Writing

Chains of Light

Because great troubles also contain great hope. Clash of magic and flash of steel Madness crowned by stubborn will Bright and shining hope confined A hero’s heart and hero’s duty now maligned. Deamon breath by ocean shore Chaining virtue as a power store. Shining silver against the chains Beauty and power struggle and strains. A… Read More Chains of Light