Epics, Poems and Prose
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The Epic of James - First Half
My first serious work. The first half of the Epic of James, an epical, perhaps slightly lyrical short story. Largely open to interpretation.
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Coward's Battalion - Prologue
The tale of a band of deserters, seeking to find their way home as the war nears its close. First time experimenting with a war topic. Apologies.
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The Epic of James - Part II
The continuation of my short story, the Epic of James. Approximately 1,500 words. Inspired by Biblical tales and old Mesopotamian culture.
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Ave Deus
A crusader's prayer. My first real attempt at poetry. Looking for utterly honest critiques.
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A Stroll Through Purgatory
A somewhat edgy story I put together in about an hour or so in a burst of inspiration. Feeling down, so I'm sorry for unfinished work. Critique.
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The Ayy Lmao Conspiracy - Journal of Prof. Janáček
An excerpt from the journal of Professor Janáček from his search for truth about the Moon Cult.
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The Teal Knight
To destroy another's name is a crime that shall not go unpunished.
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The Epic of James - The Birth of Law
The struggle of James has come to an end at last. Finale for 'The Epic of James,' written in a somewhat Biblical fashion. Approximately 2,200 words.
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At the Gates of Heaven
A case of divine justice.
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Thy Kingdom Come
"And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick." - Luke 5:31, KJV
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Vagabond Urgit - A novel concept, perhaps?
A very barebones segment of a novel I started writing just today. A novel in verse. Only about 500 words, a concept, to see if it's worth finishing.
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The Sickbed
The final struggle of a dying man. Disappointment, grief, unfulfilled desires. When will the devil come for you?
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To Julia
I'm slipping away from reality. These thoughts, these feelings - they're all becoming much to bear. May God have mercy and help me find the answers.
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March of the Red Army
A old Red Army soldier recalls the days on which he marched beside his comrades. Iambic tetrameter (mostly), march royal rhyme scheme.
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He Will Not Grow Weary
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." - Corinthians 2:9
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My Failure
And in those days, both recent and long forgotten, I have failed. And my failures are unforgivable, and so indeed, I will go over Jordan.
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The Peddlers
An English translation of the Russian song/poem 'Korobeiniki' A metaphor. Giving love for wares or wealth. An exchange between a merchant and a girl