Site Update

All of the old mp3's on this site are back up and running, and stay tuned because in October I'll have more music posts for your listening pleasure.

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From The Lab

The Threat

It's face is dark, the eyes are deep
Red, glowing like two distant suns,
Doomed to burn out before their time,
For shining too bright for too long,
Leering from behind its ancient
Iron helmet, stained a dark brown
From the dried blood of old wars past;
Shrouded in shadows made darker
For having lain on this twisted
New form of warrior's evil.
The intimidating weapon
Remains sheathed, holding its deadly
Secrets for the next opponent,
Although its very appearance
Proves the creature's intent enough.
The gauntlets and chain mail armor,
Gleaming in the absence of light,
Stand chipped, tarnished, and battle-worn.
Its steed, covered from nose to tail
In plated, blue-gray engraved steel,
Walks alongside his black-hearted
Master with nary a light snort.
Patiently, both rider and mount
Stop, stare, and wait confidently.
But if not for me, then for whom?

Readers: Endangered Species

According to new reports from the National Education Association in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a proposal has been put forth to protect the subset of the human race commonly known as 'the reader' under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The addition of humans into the ESA is unique, however writers, naturalists, and teachers all agree that 'the reader' is severely at risk. The usage of books and other printed media has shown to be on the decline and they are struggling to compete with movies, TV, and other interactive media despite their portability. But habitat loss and underpopulation aren't the only problems that make 'the reader' an at risk species. Newspapers are closing down all over the country while many of the youth, and even whole groups of certain cultures are growing up without the love of reading instilled. Being inducted into the ESA will notify the world's governments but all that does is heighten the awareness of 'the reader's' plight. The real work in conservation has to be done by the people themselves so that we don't lose this precious treasure for good, and so that one day our great-grandchilden may have the opportunity to become 'readers' themselves.

From The Lab

A Slight Request

Smile upon me, fair muse,
Give me the gift of one of your faces,
I'd dare not demand who,
I'd be content with one of the graces,
Show me your beauty, pure,
To offer blessings of inspiration,
Dance around this poet,
I'll match your efforts with perspiration;
Any thoughts you could give,
In elegance, I'll interpret your lines,
Fulfilling favors asked
Of me for opportunities divine.

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The unsung heroes of The Last Supper

From The Lab

Casualties of Conversation

It seems that we have said too much,
So arm yourself for the near war of words,
A frantic fight is coming soon,
In the form of violent nouns and verbs,
I never thought that you would be,
Across the field with my ear in your sights,
Aiming your weapons desperately,
With a fiendish plan and a mad delight.

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When robots take over the Earth I wouldn't mind serving under this guy.