Monthly Archives: September 2012

“The Dragon and the Undying,” Siegfried Sassoon

The Dragon and the Undying All night the flares go up; the Dragon sings And beats upon the dark with furious wings; And, stung to rage by his own darting fires, Reaches with grappling coils from town to town; He … Continue reading

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I’m Going to Capclave!

I’ll be at Capclave next month. Here’s my schedule as it currently stands – I do not plan to do a reading or a signing, but if you happen to have something of mine you really want signed, find me … Continue reading

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“Absolution,” Siegfried Sassoon

Absolution The anguish of the earth absolves our eyes Till beauty shines in all that we can see. War is our scourge; yet war has made us wise, And, fighting for our freedom, we are free. Horror of wounds and … Continue reading

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“Crimean Fairy Tale” e-release

In my quest to make my short stories available for e-readers, I’ve recently put “Crimean Fairy Tale” up for sale, for Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords. The story is erotic romance, approximately 7000 words long, and is set, as you can … Continue reading

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“September, 1918,” Amy Lowell

September, 1918 This afternoon was the colour of water falling through sunlight; The trees glittered with the tumbling of leaves; The sidewalks shone like alleys of dropped maple leaves, And the houses ran along them laughing out of square, open … Continue reading

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Multiplication – Vintage Erotica Covers

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“France,” Siegfried Sassoon

France She triumphs, in the vivid green Where sun and quivering foliage meet; And in each soldier’s heart serene; When death stood near them they have seen The radiant forests where her feet Move on a breeze of silver sheen. … Continue reading

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“Bread and Roses” – Happy Labor Day

As we come marching, marching in the beauty of the day, A million darkened kitchens, a thousand mill lofts gray, Are touched with all the radiance that a sudden sun discloses, For the people hear us singing: “Bread and roses! … Continue reading

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“To Victory,” Siegfried Sassoon

To Victory Return to greet me, colours that were my joy, Not in the woeful crimson of men slain, But shining as a garden; come with the streaming Banners of dawn and sundown after rain. I want to fill my … Continue reading

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