Dragon’s Den, a Halloween poem.
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Poking, at the dragon’s den
the Golden Man is playing games.
Nor fire, nor flames
but bells and whistles
from the dragon’s mouth escape.
Dragon’s Den
Things That Make Me Go Uh?
Ponderable.
What is the point of belonging if I cannot be me?
Reign of Terror
Here’s a little seasonal Halloween poem, Reign of Terror.
Reign of Terror,
the sick becomes sicker
the hungry hungrier.
Twenty million reasons
away into the night fly
while the land into the dawn cries.
Happy October!
Virginia’s Equestrian Heritage
I love horses, all my life. Horses are majestic and formidable, a beauty that commands admiration and respect. One thing I regret is not learning how to ride in my younger years. Virginia has a rich equestrian heritage. This is due to the English settlers. Although it is more prevalent in the north of Virginia, our area to the south is also fond of these lovely creatures. Middleburg is called the nation’s horse and hunt capital. Known as a charming town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Warrenton is also known as having a growing equestrian community, and so is Charlottesville and Albermarle County where you can find lovely horse estates. Chincoteague Island in VA is known for its feral ponies, ingrained in its rich culture. Lexington is also known for its equestrian facilities. In our area, Chatham Hall, our town’s girls boarding school has extensive equestrian facilities and program. Girls from around the world attend the boarding school. Chatham is home to the Hargrave Military Academy for boys as well, although it does not offer an equestrian program. On a funny note, the movie Crazy People (1990) was filmed in Chatham Hall. The Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex, which has a capacity for 3,000 people offers many events including rodeos and shows for the horse enthusiast. Although our little town might not be the horse capital it definitely shows its love of horses, and they certainly make their presence known in the parades.
Although I will not be learning how to ride anytime soon, I am more than happy to call this charming town Home Sweet Home and display my love of horses throughout my indoor and outdoor home decor.
The Golden Man
Here’s a little October poem, The Golden Man.
Fail and flail,
the madman on the golden throne.
Dreams of golden nuggets, of crowns, and crones.
Spooky Excerpt
It is October and spooky is everywhere, so I decided to share an excerpt from Sunrise Souls, last book in The Dinorah Chronicles trilogy. It is found on page 66.
… but this time I saw the evil energy that embodied her soul gazing through her eyes. A blaze of fire danced in her eyes with the fury of an unholy cadence. I jumped and delivered a lethal kick to her chest as she came charging with the force of a raging bull. We met in mid-air as she fell back foaming in hate, her mouth spouting a poisonous river of filth.
Bound to Earth, Soaring High
Broken-winged eagle
fast falling, bound to Earth.
From ashes reborn.
Spooky or Not?
The Sum of Your Life
Ever met someone who has gone through many vicissitudes in life? Somehow, knowing some of the details allows one to understand better the character of that person. I have met people who have been through many sad experiences in life and somehow, they seem to have a good and grounded personality. I am dumbfounded by the ones who have had a pretty good life since childhood and still manage to complain about how unfair life is and how it should be better. The first group of people is usually more grateful, and the later seems to be somewhat unhappy and in perpetual discontentment. It puzzles me. Does the sum of one’s life determine character? I think it determines the level of growth and maturity.
As a writer, I treasure the moments when I get to know someone a bit better in the details of a conversation, even if it is a brief conversation with a stranger. I know that I will never experience many situations in life that other people might have but knowing and interacting with people will make for better character building in writing. I always thought that psychologists could be good developers of characters if not writers because they have access to a range of human emotions and behavior.
Knowing the details or a bit more of the sum of someone’s life allows me to be less judgmental of others and more sympathetic. Think about the sum of your life up until now, how has it influenced the development of your character/personality? If you are “here-now” and are able to go back in time to answer this question honestly, consider yourself blessed.
Happy Autumn!
Critters of the Month
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