Poetry Reading – “Still Here”

Originally published April 14, 2018, this piece actually commemorates so many occurrences... It was also the first night I read my work out loud in front of a live audience, which was a very big moment for me, and it is quite fun to look back fondly to see the distance traveled since. "Still Here" … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Still Here” →

The Fall of the Vapor Mystic, Part I (We Must Be Loved)

Poison cloud still hangs from Imploded Vapor Mystic; Thought she'd been left behind, Turns out she had left her mind. Departure left void that None could fill Were they to even find Path through darkened mist of Dead, decayed, undefined. Mirror fold and Shatter, Must now see Not two but three, Not I but we, … Continue reading The Fall of the Vapor Mystic, Part I (We Must Be Loved) →

With Thorns

Curled red petals Folded Toward center Smiling Fixed in Place Space and time Irrelevant As this moment Captured Means far more Careful Consideration Touch must be A genuine act Not to Impose But rather To implore To inquire To inspire An act of Reverence Made with Understanding That beauty often comes With thorns Not to … Continue reading With Thorns →

Still Here

We are still here. He immediately points to my insignia "Yah, but mine's gold" I believe him; He has more gold adorning his body than I own "You got a home?" "I've a place to stay..." He understands Better than anyone "Grandpa stopped the music" I believe it I charged the speaker before I left … Continue reading Still Here →

Still

Be Still. Breathe. No-one can do it for you. Though some may Try. Move Slowly. Own your Time Cannot be captured Nor can it be lost But it should Never go underappreciated. Rise From the depths. You've been down Far too long. The morning air calls Your name And the night sky searches for Your … Continue reading Still →