Jack Drake

Joined January 2021

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The Truth of the Tradewinds
“The Truth of the Tradewinds” The black warmth extends beyond sight, Bathed in Luna’s cold, silver light. Soul’s vision unhindered by night…
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
Just Two Lost Souls Writing in a Goat-Fish Bowl
It was this one Roman centurion I know that provoked me with enough unconditional acceptance that I joined yet another social media platform. So, he bears some blame for it all. Or credit. They are both the same thing. Such changes seemed to be happening a lot lately. I don't want to get into specifics about which site, so lets just say it was the one dedicated to processing and sharing photos. Sudden Germ Cracker or some such...
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Fiction
To the Mountains, Mon Ami!
"To the Mountains, Mon Ami!" To the mountains, mon ami! For fortune not, nor glory... Woolen clad and leather shod, You may see this man as odd.
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
Knight's Fall
“Knight’s Fall” The wide sky above swiftly darkened, Heavy grey clouds killed the golden Sun. Scared villagers, their fears they hearkened,
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
A Cloudy Day
“A Cloudy Day” Cloud… on his way home this day, he has died . Who found him, still warm? A queen on her ride. Now, heavy walk we north, a procession,
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
What Have I Done?
"What Have I Done?" There is a but lone bright star, Irretrievably too far, Bound ever to earthen green, Under skies bluest I've seen...
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
The Climb
"The Climb" In the range of life stands a great peak, Glowing at dawn, bathed in golden sun. Conquer it! Earn the grace all do seek,
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
Thyself
“Thyself” Nothing was left, the time is near, All that was or will be is here. Breathing slowly, feeling no fear,
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
The Trail
"The Trail" Life's long, beautiful trail unending, Young or old, we will each walk down it, Many worry of its way bending,
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
The Song of Brayu Elktracker
"The Song of Brayu Elktracker" He rode the wind, From the North, Running swift as sunrise, Always staying on course.
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
"Betrayal's Glory
"Betrayal's Glory" J.R.H. A trillion dollar bet, yes, But even more than all that! Life and world thrown in distress, Vicious, petty, tit for tat!
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets
Gwanwyn
"Gwanwyn" Rivers of light flow from the east, Shards of truth piercing the beast, Dark minions huddle, shivering in fright, Warm sunrise embraces, ending the night!
By Jack Drake5 years ago in Poets