Read, Listen, Nibble

Sing to me the stories of the great people, said to be divine, and yet people still. Sing to me the stories of the wicked people, said to be demons, and yet people still. Sing to me such stories as would make the word tremble, with delight and fear, with grief and rapture. In the [...]

Of green grime and lullabies sing I softly.  It makes mores sense to me than the people squawking all around this ship.  Somehow they have all lost grasp of wonder, how amazing it is to forge through cosmos; instead they are more concerned with little marks on clipboards, inspection ratings and reviews. I get my [...]

Artful Words Words simply stated have an unnerving power.  So much of our language is engage in flattery, be it of the self or others.  Words are used to impress, and dress up our drab and dreary conversation. I have no contempt for simple people using words simply, but I admire more the person who [...]

For glory, fast the speaker’s pace, though in solitude. Banished yes, but not disgraced, in his attitude. I yearn! I yearn! Could be his cry, but nay. To learn! To learn! His lullaby today. And what foolish men may do, They shall not break my peace in two.