Stand still, and I will read to theeA lecture, Love, in love's philosophy.These three hours that we have spentIn walking here, two shadows wentAlong with us, which we ourselves produced;But, now the sun is just above our head,We do those shadows tread;And to brave clearness all things are reduced.So whilst our infant loves did grow,Disguises … Continue reading Poem – “A Lecture Upon the Shadow”
Author: DBreitenbeck
C365: The Trinity and Flatland
This actually went up yesterday for Trinity Sunday, but there was already a lot being posted yesterday: Intentionally or not, this charmingly surreal fable illustrates an important truth: when dealing with a higher nature than oneself, one will necessarily encounter seeming contradictions and mysteries. It would indeed be a strong grounds for suspicion if one … Continue reading C365: The Trinity and Flatland
The Last Game
My latest piece of fan-fiction, now available at Noble Cobra Magazine: The old red hat still fit. It was a little faded from when he had first worn it, a little stained from years under leaky pipes, but after all these years it sat just as comfortably as ever upon his head. It was what … Continue reading The Last Game
An Announcement With More Fan-Fiction
After some delay and hesitation, I've just launched my Substack page: Noble Cobra Magazine. Copied from the introductory post: Welcome to the start of Noble Cobra magazine, a periodic journal of original fiction and commentary from the potentially-famous Noble Cobra Publishing. My goal is to put out regular helpings of original short fiction (and sometimes … Continue reading An Announcement With More Fan-Fiction
Friday Flotsam: Mostly James II
1. Coming out of a long period of lethargy, depression, and illness that hit me hard as soon as I got home. I've heard from several friends that they've suffered similar bouts recently, so apparently the Other Side is making some moves. In any case, I'm feeling a good deal better, have been to Confession, … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: Mostly James II
Poem – “Forms of Heroes”
Ye Forms of Heroes slumb'ring here,Beneath these tombstones cold and drear,On which the moss of age has slept,Since one fond heart has o'er you wept,Oh tell me, if a Mortal's prayer,Can ever wake your spirits, whereThey sleep the dark dread sleep of death.Tell me if now the laurel wreath,Which Glory twin'd around your head,Can wake … Continue reading Poem – “Forms of Heroes”
America’s Birthday at the Everyman
Happy Pentecost everyone! By an unexpected coincidence, on the Church's birthday I ended up with a post going up regarding America's birthday...though not the one you're probably thinking of: There is not space to explore all of these possibilities, so let us go straight to the official choice. The use of July 4th is really … Continue reading America’s Birthday at the Everyman
Friday Flotsam: Illness, History, and Poirot
1. I'm not sure, but I think I got a touch of food poisoning yesterday. This resulted in one of the more miserable night's I've experienced in recent memory as I was repeatedly up and, ah, clearing the pipes at both ends, so to speak. While I no longer feel like my internal organs are … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: Illness, History, and Poirot
Poem – “Providence”
Where bay and river tranquil blend,And leafy hillsides rise,The spires of Providence ascendAgainst the ancient skies. Here centuried domes of shining goldSalute the morning’s glare,While slanting gables, odd and old,Are scatter’d here and there. And in the narrow winding waysThat climb o’er slope and crest,The magic of forgotten daysMay still be found to rest. A … Continue reading Poem – “Providence”
Friday Flotsam: Abbreviated Vacation Version
1. I'm in Maine right now visiting the kids, and I mean that in both sense of the word. I'm both visiting my niece and nephew, and one of my sister's goats just recently gave birth, resulting in frolicky, happy twins who are indescribably cute. 2. Most people like animals, which is to say they … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: Abbreviated Vacation Version
Serpent's Den 