Just yesterday I opened up a book Beloved by those whose taste I know and trust. But fifteen minutes later I was hooked- Engrossed as to the daily grind I bussed. Fatigue and miscommunications kept Me from advancing further in the story But that night as I closed my eyes and slept, I hunted, and … Continue reading October 2: Spineless

Returning to a story that you've read Brings with it memories of that first time When you were captured by the tale, although You know this reading won't be so sublime. The end holds no surprise, the characters Can't fool you with dissembling, novelty No longer has its glittering allure, Though now it has familiarity: … Continue reading March 28: Welcome Back

From squalid soil a shriveled sapling sprang, Which grew into a convoluted tree, Whose listless leaves from blackened branches hang, Its twisted shape compelled the birds to flee. It gave no shade or succor to the tired, And bore no fruits or flowers on its limbs. Abhorrence and disquiet it inspires, Except in those who … Continue reading January 9: The Prince

While Camden House3 lay vacant, dark, and bare, Its counterpart on Baker Street4 was, too. The hunted tempted hunter to the snare5, A trap was sprung, the predator subdued6. An empty house3, as any empty space, Is filled with air and possibility; Potential anything in any place, Abounding with ineffability. An empty hearse2 arrived here … Continue reading January 2: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes (1) Sonnet (2)