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,…… Read more “The banishing of the baying beast”
Ego Renatus
Words for Life Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on…… Read more “Ego Renatus”
Battle Hymn of the Heart
Charity is in the heart of man, and righteousness in the path of men. Pity the man who has lost his path and does not follow it…… Read more “Battle Hymn of the Heart”
What is Ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca is an Amazonian plant mixture that is capable of inducing altered states of consciousness, usually lasting between 4 to 8 hours after ingestion. Ranging from mildly…… Read more “What is Ayahuasca?”
Every end has its beginning
“When you reach the end of what you should know, you will be at the beginning of what you should sense.” …… Read more “Every end has its beginning”
Ghost of Perdition
The hour of reckoning draws near Judgment day is here and gone Sweetly she draws me into her arms A liquid embrace to chase the day way.…… Read more “Ghost of Perdition”
In nomine diaboli – In the name of the devil
I murder hate by flood or field, Tho’ glory’s name may screen us; In wars at home I’ll spend my blood— Life-giving wars of Venus. The deities…… Read more “In nomine diaboli – In the name of the devil”
Through the eye of the needle I pass – Part 2
Ay, but to die, and go we know not where; To lie in cold obstruction and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod;…… Read more “Through the eye of the needle I pass – Part 2”
Through the eye of the needle I pass – Part 1
“Memento Mori” – “Remember that you shall die” whispered the servant into the ear of the victorious Roman general, as he rode through the jubilant throngs of…… Read more “Through the eye of the needle I pass – Part 1”
A pitcher full of madness, a heart full of demons – Part 2
“Flectere si nequeo superos, acheronta movebo.” “If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.” – Virgil’s Aeneid The swim was great. It was also much needed.…… Read more “A pitcher full of madness, a heart full of demons – Part 2”