The legions of the Eagle come To the bless’d Raven’s home, Shackled the land and the people, Burning […]
Poetry
The truth is not the truth, Facts, a convenient lie. History is what we tell you, And 4+4=5. […]
For Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) Aretha, Queen of Soul Every note a prayer, Smooth as silk, Strong as steel. […]
Sun glowing, Dim and red, Through sooty smoke Stinging eyes with Ashes of sacred forests Burned black. Heat […]
Outside the cities Under the cairn covered Hollow hills of Eire, The Aes Sídhe sit In mansions bigger […]
Drifting down the docks at night In someone else’s clothes. The passers by look right through me As […]
Held oh so tightly The most peculiar notions ’til knuckles are white. Views must change to fit the […]
Words are not flowing The ink is dry in the well I am struck speechless. 7/17/18
Pen put to paper, Record the gifts of the Muse, Scribbled in frenzies, Possessed hand cramped and swollen […]
Spellbound, enchanted Words of a cherished poet, A salve for the soul, Caressed by holy verses Writ on […]
John W. Leys 