Not Dead

He is not dead, despite all claimsTo the contrary.  No one blamesThem for believing all the namesWho said so, I suppose.A lot of famous people saidThat he was lifeless, cold and dead.But they are incorrect.  Instead,It’s from the dead he rose.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Chocobo & Chill II – […]

Man in Space

I want to be the man in space,So distant from the human race,So far away from everyoneAnd everything.  It could be fun.It could be very lonely, too,Alone with little else to doBut think about the man on EarthWho, by himself, has found his worth.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Dark Academia […]

In and Out

I just got in, and yet I’m going outAgain.  For now, I contemplate my route            And pack my bags with what I’ll need            Upon this holiday.            I bring too much, I must concede,            But really, that’s okay.I’ll be back in again, there’s little doubt.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to Electro-Soma (1993), […]

Sage of Light

Oh sage of light, let freedom glowBeneath your skin.  For you can showThe world just who you truly are.Your light and colors take you far.Do not be bound by destinyOr expectations, but be freeAnd choose the light you wish to shine.Oh sage of light, with glow divine.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening […]

Those Eyes

Those eyes, now staring back at me…Through skin and metal, they can see.Those eyes, they see me as I am,Not as the noble hologramThat I project.  Those eyes can pierceThe veil dividing worlds.  So fierce,So brave, so soft, so kind and wise,I lose myself within those eyes.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening […]

Madison

            Madison, Madison, Madison Three.By magic or science or biology,She is quite the marvel, I think you’ll agree.             Madison fights to set hostages free.            Madison discovers technology.            Madison writes triambic poetry.             Madison, Madison, Madison Three.A riddle, enigma, and deep mystery.Together, she writes her own epic story.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while […]

Desert Land

For some, the sand is barren, bare and dead.A desiccated waste, and little more.For others, emptier by far, their headAnd heart, this desert land a metaphor.And yet, the dunes hold hidden beauty too,For those who come prepared to learn what’s true. The people of this land are rugged, strong,And wise.  Though far from perfect, they […]

Dungeons

The bard alone escaped the fateThat fell upon the restWithin the dungeon.  Far too late,The others failed each test.And thus, all of the precious goldIs waiting down there yet. …at least, that is the tale he told,When at the bar we met.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to NO FEAR // Instrumental […]

Victory Over Tenacity

It seems the war is over.  We have won.The ending of this story has begun.They did their best, and fought with honor toProtect their planet.  But in vain they threwTheir lives away, against our mighty swarm.For we are might and fury given form.Our victory over tenacityIs proof our words possess veracity.                                                                               |           |                                                                  […]

Birth of a Queen

Across the stars, across the linesOf sense, a plan fulfilled.A cross to bear no more, the signsAnd portents undistilled.As enemy turns ally, mindAnd soul alike are chilled.For this birth of a queen shall findOur rival’s lifeblood spilled.                                                                               |           |                                                                              Written while listening to WANDERLUST – Beautiful Atmospheric Orchestral Music Mix (2024), uploaded […]