Captian's Log All Men Die 19 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 They told me once a man had died,and strange it seemed to me:to speak of man's to speak of deaththough from death all men flee. They told me then how…
Captian's Log On the Death of My Uncle at the End of a Slow Suicide 18 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 Please God, he was only ever good to me. I know, I cannot help but know it, what sort of man he was. But is there not some hope for…
Captian's Log 2023: Memorial Day 29 May 2023 Today we thank the fallen men who of the stars and stripes are listed in the colors three as red. No other types affect affections as these do who bled…
Captian's Log Companion 28 May 202326 May 2023 The difference between a good enemy and a good friend is vague at times. Death is both the dragon and the lady, it seems; something to conquer, and something that…
Captian's Log Day’s Work 23 May 202320 May 2023 And how the sweat rolls down my face, and how the air grows thick, and how I long to leave this place, and how for home I'm sick. And now…
Captian's Log Sonnet: Bleeding Time 17 May 202317 May 2023 I'm bleeding time and raking in the cash, more money than I ever thought to make. Before I die, I'll have a healthy stash, but more than gold-and-silver is at…
Captian's Log Forget 16 May 202313 May 2023 A sea of dazzling colors swaying in the breeze, an ocean of perfumes, how subtlety they please, but I am dead. I'm dead, but yet I have not gone. Eaten…
Captian's Log Goodbye, Old Friend 9 May 20238 May 2023 "You can always close the door," I said, "but if you ever want to open it again, I will be there." "You arrogant bastard!" he shouted, slamming the door in…
Captian's Log Life Update: New Job 7 May 20236 May 2023 I'm about to start a new job tomorrow. It's a big commitment, and I find I am terrified. I'm excited too, and these conflicting emotions are like a vortex spinning…
Captian's Log Happy Birthday, Tale Told 15 Apr 2023 Welp, it's been six years, apparently, since I started blogging. Here a a few highlights since last April.