“For science!”  So the princess thinks,As she conducts experimentsTo ascertain the missing linksIn recent unforeseen events. “For science!”  Raising sword and shield,The knight is ready to defendTrue rhyme and wisdom far afieldAnd close at home.  She will not bend. “For science!”  The attendant pridesHerself in bringing joy and mirthTo those she loves.  Far from the […]

That ending, waiting over there,Beyond tomorrow?  It can’t scareYou if you’re ready to go whereYour life is meant to be.So don’t be frightened as the yearDraws to a close.  You’re in the clearSo long as you acknowledge fear,But do not turn and flee.                                                                      |           |                                                             Written while listening to Black Tape for […]

Mythology is nothing moreThan admonitions mixed with loreAnd history.  We seek the truth,And play at warrior and sleuthAlike.  Each battle fought and won,Another riddle come undone.No fiction, this mythology,But dangerous reality.                                                                      |           |                                                             Written while listening to Earth Child – Spherical Puzzles (Full Album) (2014), uploaded to YouTube by The Psychedelic Muse.

“Today, I think that I’ll repopulateMy sanctuary.  Doesn’t that sound great?           I’ll track down specimens.  So what           Could possibly go wrong?           The healthy ones will make the cut           And with me tag alongBack to a safe shelter behind the gate.                                                                      |           |                                                             Written while listening to Ancestrall – Shamanic & Psychodelic Downtempo […]

“I perish here with no regrets!”The warrior pays back her debtsWith blood and honor.  Such assetsAre absent from her foes.For wealth and gold are stuff and things,And treasure naught but trouble brings.True fortune flies on noble wings.This final truth, she knows.                                                                      |           |                                                             Written while listening to Lost Temple 🍃 Chill Lofi […]

The holiday is over now,And now we’re moving on.Tomorrow starts anew, somehow;Today will soon be gone.Some years it’s fun to celebrate,While other years, it’s not.For now, I’m moving on.  It’s late,And need a gladder thought.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to David Fortney’s Elements:  Desert Light (2003).

Sometimes, I’m simply lost in aweBefore the splendor of the lightThat from the heavens seems to draw,And brings true vision to the night.By candlelight, this Christmas EveHas once again filled me with peace.I pray as well, may light achieveIn every heart the same release.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Peaceful Celtic […]

Odds are, you do not need me to remindYou of this weekend’s holiday.  I find            That I can take for granted all            The trappings of the day.            I do not mean to, but I fall            For Christmas in a wayThat makes me leave all other days behind.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening […]

It’s midnight, and I’m baking cookiesFor the crew at work.I think the veterans and rookiesBoth will taste and smirk.I’m tired, but the times compel meTo stay up and bakeThese midnight cookies (and they will beGood, for Christmas’ sake).                                                                      |           |                                                             Written while listening to Christmas lofi radio 🎄 – cozy beats to […]

The strings play as the dragons dance.Around the room they sway and pranceAnd hold each other, in a tranceBeneath the moon’s soft light.The dragons gather every yearTo celebrate the solstice.  NearAnd far alike, they all appearTo dance into the night. As midnight comes, they fly away,Each to their own abode.  I prayI live to see […]