Doug : Writing

Nirvana

Nirvana

A Poem by Doug


Sweet conformity Grasps, but some resist, fearing Its cold nirvana
Placid

Placid

A Poem by Doug


River of Sorrow Nearest by- As I walk, I hear Blackbirds’ cry- When my Moon darkens I falter- Haunting black waters Consume me- ..
Ode to Forgotten Memories

Ode to Forgotten Memories

A Poem by Doug


I frown, my hope dies, Blown away with sands of time- Lights out, slow sunset, I wish silent my face wet. I smile as I splash in Pools of hap..
Queen of Sorrow

Queen of Sorrow

A Story by Doug


They say drugs change people. I guess they are right. I remember a time, before daddy left, before the drugs, when my mother smiled, even laughed, ..
The Taken

The Taken

A Poem by Doug


The tongue cuts razor sharp Causing angels to drop their harps- Silence is the best defense Removing need for recompense- Many forget their se..
The Blade

The Blade

A Poem by Doug


A strikingly light stance Into a graceful dance- A silent bladed curve Crafted deadly sharp to serve- The most graceful of dance Brings the m..
The Flame

The Flame

A Poem by Doug


O how I miss the bliss Love’s sweet and gentle kiss- Some things I cannot understand I only wish to hold your hand- Time lost, but never..
The Passing

The Passing

A Poem by Doug


Beyond the silent threshold Waits the silent cold- After all the toil of life It is no wonder we grow old- Embrace the waiting doom Fear not ..
The City

The City

A Poem by Doug


Proud walled city, rich and strong beside the sea What silent promise did humanity foresee? Storm approaching, near at hand Lightning crash, ..
The Temptress

The Temptress

A Poem by Doug


No rest finds the weary mind When phantoms commit Satan’s crimes- Crimson calls the friend so kind Razor dance, blood pantomime- The dar..