Genre:
Poetry plus a supernatural coming-of-age story (vampires).
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Publication Date:
February 15, 2024
Ebook Price:
$1.99 or free with Kindle Unlimited
Book Blurb:
The poems, story, and thoughts included in this brief volume were inspired by the independently produced album Wayward and Upward by Spinoza Gambit. The story Prodigal Moon and the poem 401 Rush were included in the Wayward and Upward anthology published by Off Topic Press.
I opted to publish this book on my 59th birthday. It would be a wonderful gift to learn that my work inspired you or led you to learn more about the Wayward and Upward album and anthology.
With love,
Ornery Owl
Book Length:
49 pages
I was inspired by the idea of something that disappears and returns on a predictable schedule (the visible moon) and something that cannot return (a lost love.)
What can I say, I'm generous. I'm going to give you the entire poem appearing on Page 24 of my manuscript.
Neon Skyline
I’m not going to deny
The neon skyline is pretty
I love looking at the city.
From across the lake, I could see the buildings at night,
Glorious as heaven.
I almost expected angels to take flight from the rooftops.
Does Heaven modernize
Maybe every 50 years or so?
Will I see a neon skyline when I arrive?
Angels in tuxedos and tails
Looking suave and cool.
In heaven it’s probably easy
To split your time between the country and the city,
And there’s nobody living in slums
Beneath the neon skyline.
Behind the impressive skyscrapers of Earthly cities
The homeless sleep behind trash bins
The alleys reek of urine and cheap wine.
The reality of the city
Isn’t all parties and glitter.
Take a look below the neon skyline
Open your eyes to what’s really happening.
Nobody deserves to live this way.
Maybe one day the neon skyline
Will light the way for the lost.
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