You see me as weak,
that much is clear.
I cannot remember
why I fight to stay near.
I’m not like you.
Not like the rest.
I’m honest and loyal,
‘been put to the test.
Peace to us both now.
Long the war raged!
While we stood counting,
both of us aged.
Time moves faster;
still so much to do.
Just never thought I’d do it
without the strength of you.
I am the flame
that quenches
He is a drowning
tidal wave
A hiss of steam
where we touch
a scalding mixture
of we two
Earthquakes when we
come
Brimstone when he
leaves
Her temperament’s a raging
storm
the raindrops her
relief
Misunderstood.
They think I’m just sad.
They don’t understand
what happened with my dad.
A betrayal of trust;
A darkening of youth
Perspective forever changed
at the entombment of truth.
In the end, I escaped
And, oh, you did too!
If the truth was spoken aloud
now
What would you do?
Would you cower in the dark;
afraid to go outside?
Would you learn what it’s like
to always want to hide?
Don’t you ever forget me,
I’m the one that you harmed.
I’m a solider in the dark.
but don’t forget, I’m armed.
**Photo Credit “Soliders in the Dark~ Peace On Earth What Is It Worth 2012 Part Three ~.” 2012. Web. 20 Dec. 2015.
Youth is swift wind!
A passing breeze.
A toddler running full tilt
in a wide open park!
The leaping doe heart in the chest
of first love;
The keen ears of a child, listening
for Father Christmas.
Age is like a marathon runner.
Moments, a string of fine pearls.
Family gathered around
a cold hearth
Loss becomes a constant
A dreaded friend.
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So, I’m re-reading this now because I never got to the last 4 or 5 released and wanted to start from the beginning. That’s how much I loved these books the first time through!
I’m completely blown away by the negative review of this book (see first review on Goodreads). I consider myself a feminist and I see absolutely nothing sexist or “misogynistic” about these books. Dresden is a gruff, sometimes rude character but I cannot fathom such a strong negative reaction to this book. If you like supernatural crime novels (reminds me of the early Anita Blake novels) then you’ll like this series.
If you freak out about things like Dresden being a bit old fashioned, then go elsewhere. The character is gruff but lovable and the series gets better with each book. I have run into many people, male and female, reading these books in a public place and never (until now) heard anyone say anything bad about them. I personally don’t like his other several series but I adore the Dresden books.
peace,
Nirr
Just After Sunset by Stephen King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
For years I skipped King’s short stories, a format I didn’t enjoy, and only read his novels. Now that I have read most of them, and have taken to writing short stories myself, I started to pick up each of his collections.
I throughly enjoyed this book and think they are some of his best work. I’m not going to review each story but a few I know will stick in my head permanently, for better or worse.
Worth the read. I flew through it quickly and would recommend it to anyone who likes King’s work.
peace,
Nirr
Offer all, it will be taken
Save and lose it all
Be upright and you will eat dust
Protect and be bludgeoned
Faithfulness, labor, trust have no place here
Job understands my sorrow
Accept misfortune
Give grace
Live, if only to die
Speak and know you will not be heard
Let go and fall into the arms of faith
There is nothing left but surrender
Heaven shudders
Hell overflows
Why we kill
God only knows
At the end of my rope
is a yawning maw of empty space.
Oh, to let go and fall in!
Or would I float,
like a bit of debris
until I was sucked in
by an invisible force,
pulled into a burning plummet,
a fiery star
for someone else
to wish upon.
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that my paranormal show reviews (and other movies and TV reviews) can be found here as well!
Thanks and peace,
Nirr
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