The legend of the Drowned God and his sacrifice for humanity.
The Drowned God
Tag: creative writing
The Dogs of War
The dogs of war are coming They roam the streets at night Marking out their territory Before the coming light Their teeth are made of daggers Their claws are made of steel They roam around the neighborhood Looking for a meal ------------------------------------------------ This poem was inspired by a pack of dogs roaming my neighborhood in … Continue reading The Dogs of War
An Encounter
They came for us in the night with slender fingers that gripped our arms and escorted us to a new location. Large eyes shone with the knowledge of centuries as they laid us on tables that descended from pristine ceilings. The air was neither cold, nor warm, and we had no concerns about our lack … Continue reading An Encounter
Mermaids of Space
A dozen alarms echoed through the small vessel, and the console lights were blinking at an alarming rate. Avari scrambled to keep up, but there was nothing to be done. Her pod was going down, and, in the darkness of deep space, Avari would go with it. "Shit, shit, shit." She could see a planetoid … Continue reading Mermaids of Space
A Quiznos Romance
I love the smell of salami in the evening. It's rich, salty, and reminds me of a time when I was afraid of the person I am now. My date looks fabulous in his corduroy pants, Turtleneck sweater, black-rimmed glasses, And a bit of mustard in his beard. I order my sandwich and sit across … Continue reading A Quiznos Romance
Nick
Nick is the shadow behind the fear. He opens doors for me before I even knew I needed them opened, but where would he be when it's time to shut those doors? The endless stream of liquor and cigarettes came through anonymous packages that held Nick's scent. My clients whispered his name as they flowed … Continue reading Nick
