Act of betrayalRefuse to entailSuspect of powerResiding in the towerWatch from on highAffairs in which to pryThis is how it goesSick of all the throes Empire of flameShifting all the blameCorrupt to the coreHistory of goreTurn the land to ashSurvivors face the lashWhat atrocitySubverted reciprocity System of failExpunging all the frailBurn it the groundMake sureContinue reading “Acts, Empires & Systems”
Author Archives: Simon A Jackson - Writer
Wings Of Sacrifice
Back again for another story. This week I have another fantasy tale. Trying to do more of them to give myself a break from the Sci-Fi. I love writing Sci-Fi but sometimes its nice to do something different. Anyway, this week its about dragons and their intent to survive. Not going to say much moreContinue reading “Wings Of Sacrifice”
In Your Closet, Under Your Bed, Don’t Be Sure It’s In Your Head
Darkness creeping everywhereAs your foot touches the stairScreeching raw that chills the boneThis place is not a safe homeA monster lurks within its wallsUnnerving as it makes its callsStill you dare to take a stepThe next one might not come nextYou feel the sweat bead off your headFear that you might soon be deadBut noContinue reading “In Your Closet, Under Your Bed, Don’t Be Sure It’s In Your Head”
Whole Hole
Another hole six feet deepI’ve forgotten how many it is this weekWith calloused hands and weary bonesThese people should not have died alone Failed by every systemIt all stems from a lack of quick decisionInstead it was just bitch and moanThen pretend that it won’t come home What a sad state of factWhen we haveContinue reading “Whole Hole”
Life All
Serpent gates upon an open woundHeadless doll of a weeping foolLost in the void just for a gameWhat is the score? Well its always the sameYou can’t win if you do as they saySo stop aiming for the end of the day Life calls, why are you crying?Life falls, no time for lyingLife breathes, nowContinue reading “Life All”
Figurative Ravine
Imperfection is the directionMuch more will breed infectionBuild a castle but fail to seeNo one can be better than mortalityWe’re all the same from birth til deathNo point in creating more mess Just fuel the good and remove the cruelOne and all should be our goalBut obstacles keep getting createdIt’s like each of us wantsContinue reading “Figurative Ravine”
Grinding Dirt
Story time! This week it’s a fantasy tale about a mage who is stuck in a city. Wanted to keep it short and in truth there isn’t much focus on magic. To a point that was intended. However, it is open enough that I could revisit this world and these characters in the future. HaveContinue reading “Grinding Dirt”
Phoenix Of Deliverance
Rise like a phoenixCan you say you’ve seen it?If you have then know the truthThis round will be fought with nail and toothMercy has been sent awayI will make you feel decayBanish what little remainsIt will be like a splattering of brainsSo cross me again if you wishI’ll you serve up on a dishI don’tContinue reading “Phoenix Of Deliverance”
Perspective Shift
Tooth and nail, we will prevailSail the oceans beyond the paleWinds of change and waters of lifeFighting past the path of strife Climb the walls of brand new dayReach for a point beyond entropyWithout the ceiling of what they chooseA hamster wheel that limits your mood While the waves come crashing downTurn that frown upsidedownTakeContinue reading “Perspective Shift”
Division
You want a war? Well fuck right offI don’t want to be part of that causeAll you feast on, are hate and liesYou pull the trigger then argue the cries So no, just get awayPity is gone from my heart todayAs you, have become the thingThe very fascist at which you were yelling So now,Continue reading “Division”
