Another day of stories spun,Encounters fought and battles won.How many victories?  I’ve nonecompleted, here to share.But that’s okay, as I hard-earnedThe gaming lessons that I’ve learned,And wrote a tale for which I’ve yearned(I’ll finish it, I swear).                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to the soundtrack of Sword Art Online II (2014), composed […]

A quiet night, for me to tellA tale of distant stars,Of terror and the things that fell,From cosmic abattoirs.Beware the creatures from beyondThe veil of space and sky!When they from distant worlds abscond,The end is drawing nigh.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Final Fantasy IV:  Piano Collections (1994), composed by Nobuo […]

The Treasure of the Cave of IceIs said to be worth quite the price.But woe befall the one who’s viceDrives them to no remorse.The fury of its ancient curseA thousand winters, and yet worse.Our only hope is to reverseThis current tragic course.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Ice World – Ambient, […]

I’ve written much these last few days,But nothing more tonight.It’s not because of some malaiseThat I choose not to write.But balance is important, too(I’ve said this is my way).I wrote so much that now, it’s true,I’ve nothing more to say.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Somewhere Nowhere (Deep Lofi Beats) (2021), […]

I have returned as wellFrom journeys up the mountain sideAnd sights that left me teary-eyedDespite the joys that they provide.Yet I have more to tellOf this adventure that I writeBy pixel and volcano’s light.For now, though, I must say good night.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Hammock’s Oblivion Hymns (2013).

Atop the mountain, looking downUpon its center, gleaming red,So many still within its town,So many questions left unsaid…She will return one day, she knows.But this is now the path she chose. At last, she turns her crimson frameAnd starts upon a different road,Away from home and falcon’s flame.She will not let herself be slowed.She quests […]

This weekend, I expect to goInside an active volcano,And pen some fiction while aglowWithin the magma’s light.The story that I’m writing nextIs filled with hot and fiery text.The plot, though, has me much perplexed.It has yet to ignite.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Chamber Music with Flute Vol. 1 (2021), uploaded […]

I’m giving it my best to getInto the swing of things,But still, I cannot help but fretAbout what Autumn brings.We first go back to school, and thenSit down with turkey wingsAnd Christmas gifts.  I wonder whenWe’ll hear the New Year’s rings?                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Caravan Palace’s Panic (2012).

Festivities are over nowAnd I still have to figure howTo make things right, fulfill my vowAnd clean up this debris.The party was a big success,But now I find I must confessIt was a source of great distress(Though also secret glee).                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Music That Makes You Love Life […]

Before the cold of Winter numbsAnd leaves its icy mark,For just one day, true balance comesBetween the light and dark.The heat of Summer ever shocks,I think we can agree.On this autumnal equinox,We long for symmetry.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Mediterranean Sea – Greek Non-Stop Music (2019), uploaded to YouTube by […]