Masque of the Red Death – Chapter 3: Glass of Merlot
Nico did feel rested enough by dinner that he could join Prospero’s party at the table, but that didn’t mean he relished the idea of being any sicker than he was already feeling from the…
Year: 2020
Journey of Discovery: Chapter 3 (A Kingdom Hearts story)
I sighed as I took in the beautiful day. It was nice to be able to find a place just outside the city where I could relax. Jason was right next to me as he…
Coronation of the King: A Chronicles of Narnia Story
The soil was strewn with gold, red, and brown leaves and a light crisp autumn breeze gently stirred the air as the horses entered the tree-lined forest avenue. Somewhere up ahead was the excitement, joy,…
Roots: Insights from the Tree Alphabet of Old Ireland: Willow
An losÍc saileach uasal sruthán, fid deimin na nualan;Beich na bèith an deol,Miam caiach in cró caim. The noble willow burn not, a tree sacred to poems;Within his bloom bees are drinking,all love the…
Now They are Imprisoned Twice
“It was very like living permanently in a large railway station” ~ C.S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy We cannot volunteer in prison now.The grids and grills that shut the prisoners in,now serve to shut most…
Notre Dame de Purell
A furore virus coronam libera nos, Domine The holy water fonts have been withdrawn,and in their places bottles of Purell.Blessing ourselves with scented alcohol,to remind us of baptismal promises. For now, we must not shake…
Masque of the Red Death – Chapter 2: Brick Castle
The carriage clattered over the dirt road, taking them nearer to their destination. Erik attempted to get Nico to practice smiling, as he would be among the rich partygoers, a fact that only seemed to…
Journey of Discovery: Chapter 2 (A Kingdom Hearts Story)
I awoke to find myself lying in a cot in some sort of room, surrounded by mountains and mountains of books. Not the kind that people read on their holo-screens, but actual books made from…
Alliterative Meter
The poem celebrates the alliterative revival inspired by Lewis and Tolkien. Few were the faithful fearless enoughTo tackle the task, tales unfoldingWith letters linked in lays of gloryAs Caedmon the…
Roots: Insights from the Tree Alphabet of Old Ireland: Alder
May I standAs an island on the marshAs a hill on the plainAs a tree on the fairy hillAs a star in the moon’s waningAs a still sword in the handAs a child beloved…