Category Archives: Poems

Dwindling Time

Every second counts Ticking by Building into minutes Hours And grander spans We try to ignore Many succeed Others succumb To the curse of being human Aware of mortality Fearing death We cannot regain The seconds lost Or add more … Continue reading

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The Narcissist

It is all about me Not that I would say so I am subtle Regardless Of my booming actions The eye of the storm Forever upon me If it moves too far I transform And reclaim my throne Loyalty is … Continue reading

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Negative Poem

Every cloud Holds lightning and hail Silver linings Are mere illusions The future is rough To mimic the past It is what you know Because It is what you live * Anxiety rises Depression swirls People become sources Of apprehension … Continue reading

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Those Tempting Distractions

A twinkle to the side Drawing your attention Away from progress But It’s so enticing Like the noises That one needs to explore Scents Calling you to wander Flickering thoughts And expected errands Distractions Born from the ether To hamper … Continue reading

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Poetry Month Overflow: Crossing Bedlam & Chasing Bedlam #adventure #dystopia

Cover by Jon Hunsinger Cover Art by Jon Hunsinger The United States Cut off and collapsed Under the weight Of sins and hate The Shattered States Born from violence And supported through death None matters As two seek survival A … Continue reading

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Poetry Month Overflow: The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks #fantasy #shortstories

Ichabod has no quest Beyond the basics Food on the table And a roof Over his family’s head Adventurer by trade Known far and wide His bow holds fame While his face shows miles Knees click And hips ache Ichabod … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Savagery #fantasy #vampires

Two lands of fangs Warring And never gaining ground Both Will be shoved To the edge of oblivion Once man And now monster This beast seeks blood Seasoned with agony Bodies fill his vision Headless and cold Brining a smile … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Ravenous #fantasy #vampire

Do you hear the whispers? The Pleasure Shadow beckons Its mistress Licks her lips At the aroma of guests Knowing they bring money Excitement And power She thrives in the umbra Famous in the right circles Until today When the … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Eradication #fantasy #vampires

Across the lands Followers of the sun march Led by a man Holding their master’s fist Creatures of night Retreat and fall As Durag’s army advances Seeking the destruction Of the man Who bares his fangs And the blessing Of … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Rivalry #fantasy #vampires

The Vampire Queen Legend and myth Existing in shadows Strikes At two worlds Intent on shattering Her rival’s heart Desiring pain And suffering She has woven her web Where she waits For her prey Dive into your copy of War … Continue reading

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