Gumshoe is based off of a lego guy and some very real Sherlocks. He was also missing a hand. In lieu of that slightly necessary appendage, the peculiar trespasser had at the end of his left arm a tarnished copper contraption which looked like the spawn of a pair of tongs and a clockwork meat … Continue reading The Incredible House of Duggins Pt. 3
Battle
Aiclath jumped back, hissing at the sight of his kind’s mortal enemy. The nayser were dressed in iron armor, overlaid with fur. Two held sharp curved swords, one had an enormous battle-axe, and the last held an Augmented Plasma Blaster, a popular laser weapon. Their stench reached his nostrils even there. Each elf in the … Continue reading Battle
Evening
Sparks flash and flicker in the dark night; Crackling popping coals glow in the silence. Beams of light dart and dash, bouncing bright. The warmth of the fire thrills my very core. - Smoky stillness grows deep in my lungs; Dripping steak appeals to my helpless nostrils. The sizzling of meat allures my tongue, Though … Continue reading Evening
It’s Christmas, I Guess
It's Christmas, I guess, But the usual cheer Is nowhere as warm or apparent this year. I guess there are somethings we can do without, Like fam'ly and friends and going about. Like being with those that you've always knew, Now connections with them are all but subdued. - It's Christmas, I wager, "Ho ho … Continue reading It’s Christmas, I Guess
The Fright Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, in the country of Laos Little creatures were stirring, from gecko to mouse The stockings were hung by the window with care Who would've thought there would be such a scare Santa was coming in pearl and red From the North Pole they traveled and to Pakse they sped The … Continue reading The Fright Before Christmas
Atohi
I have no idea how I started writing this, but it just popped into my head. Thanks to the Cherokee Nation website for the Cherokee words. "Ududu*, what are trees for?" "Trees. Mm. A good question. The other half of the circle of life. Trees take in what we put out." "Like I learned in … Continue reading Atohi
It’s Christmas Eve Eve
It’s Christmas Eve eveI got no where to goIt’s Christmas Eve eveAnd I’m on my own Tomorrow is Christmas EveI’ll put on a song or twoRelaxing in memoriesOf all the things I used to do I could sing to myselfA little Christmas songBecause there’s nobody elseWho’d say what I sang wrong There’s snow outsideIt’s a … Continue reading It’s Christmas Eve Eve
Flight
Waking came to Aiclath like he was rising out of some liquidy mass. Light came first; small splinters of fire shining through glass. Then came sound, and his vision sharpened. Next, he smelled sweat and old blood. And finally, he remembered Asesi. He later thought that was woke him. He coughed, and looked about. Three … Continue reading Flight
Round
Round and round a merry-go-round, of Life and Love and Pain. once you've seen all there is to be seen, you see it all again. Up and down on the merry-go-round, on steeds of mystery. some go fast and some go slow, but all run out eventually. I look up from this merry-go-round of "Do … Continue reading Round
Rain in the City
From an Apartment Window Far below cars rush pastHorns bleepingLights flashingWheels splash water The world is blurredLike a paintingAs rain tricklesDown the window Music begins playingJazz from the nightclubOpera from the theatreWeaving together Those on the streetLike ants holding umbrellasRace to taxisPulling coats close about them Inside it is warmMy cat purrsA steaming mug at … Continue reading Rain in the City
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