"Sometimes, when the last thread breaks, The journey on which it takes, From ocean to river, to a mountain lake, that's clean. Down below, in between. Nothing's clean. And I'm yet to be seen. The animator's mind, caught inside mine, The bars held him behind, for me. Down below, in between." -- Down Below, In Between "Hellfire, Heavensent" is a collection of 30 poems inspired by life, love, lust and a dedication to the expression and craft of poetry.
"Sometimes, when the last thread breaks, The journey on which it takes, From ocean to river, to a mountain lake, that's clean. Down below, in between....
Past After two decades of abject annihilation, Humans develop a new weapon against their Overlords, Dragon's Bane. Eight months later, the first force field is erected over Los Angeles. Force fields soon cover other Human cities. Four years later, the Los Angeles barrier falls and Dragons stake claim to what they refer to as Sunset Red. Present Sixteen year old, John Ross Gerstung sets forth from his miserable village to join the Human army and escape a Tyrant Dragon. Despite the family legacy of warriors before him, JR struggles daily with adolescent yearnings. Also, voices filter through...
Past After two decades of abject annihilation, Humans develop a new weapon against their Overlords, Dragon's Bane. Eight months later, the first force...
Past After two decades of abject annihilation, Humans develop a new weapon against their Overlords, Dragon's Bane. Eight months later, the first force field is erected over Los Angeles. Force fields soon cover other Human cities. Four years later, the Los Angeles barrier falls and Dragons stake claim to what they refer to as Sunset Red. Present Sixteen year old, John Ross Gerstung sets forth from his miserable village to join the Human army and escape a Tyrant Dragon. Despite the family legacy of warriors before him, JR struggles daily with adolescent yearnings. Also, voices filter through...
Past After two decades of abject annihilation, Humans develop a new weapon against their Overlords, Dragon's Bane. Eight months later, the first force...
This diamond-sharp experiment with theme and variations cuts to the heart of Azriel Johnson's focus in forceful, intense strokes. Watch especially how he exploits the sonnet form. Johnson doesn't pander: as a poet, he's the real deal. -- Mary Turzillo, winner of the SFPA Elgin Award for "Lovers & Killers" (2013)
This diamond-sharp experiment with theme and variations cuts to the heart of Azriel Johnson's focus in forceful, intense strokes. Watch especially how...