Poetry > Dark

A collection of songs by the band A Lens to the Sun

A Killer’s Nightmare, A Deadman’s Dream spans from 1985 to 2015, many of these ‘scribblings’ written in my later years. Each writing varies in style, topic, and pentameter. And each word - a subtle brushstroke upon a darkened canvas with few strokes of hope and promise, sublimating upon spiritual, philosophical and psychological elements. Part One: Nightmares and Dreams, is a collection of thoughts, ideas, poems and songs scribbled upon paper, myself the only audience. Many of the writings were never meant to be read by others, their syntax cryptic and disguised. Only 70 writings were selected for this section. Part Two: The Other Side, shifts direction away from the emotionally f ...

Introduction: In 1978 I began writing in earnest, sci-fi stories and thoughts, by 1983 I had begun writing for therapeutic reasons. In 1989 after hearing some of my work, my friend David Cucuzza talked me into reading at the Espresso Bar coffeehouse in Pasadena. These poems are from this era, up through 1993 my first marriage, grad school, singing with the band at the Upland Boar's Head and working numerous mental health positions. They are my development, my art, my identity love, peace and knowledge,

A collection of poems detailing heartbreak in the most visceral way possible.

A quietly refection on love and life experience, immersed in sarcasm, ripe in ruin.This is first publication of poetry from Laura Castro.

The Devil whispered, "I have some gifts for you, Dear." Her lower lip trembled and twitched, stained with blood and wine. The Devil whispered, "Do not fear, My Dear, you will be fine." She sighed, relented, unwrapping the gifts presented. There in the box, withered and black, was The Devil's Heart. The Devil whispered, "Please, My Dear, do not give it back or rip it apart." She laughed and smiled,just a bit hesitant. "Never, Never! Will I ever return such a beautiful present!"

in this 62 page poem, a Dog seeks to save a child in a wrecked, scorched earth.

a re-release of my 2017 work featuring future hits including TIME IS A PUNCTURE WOUND CAR ACCIDENT and STRANGER these dark poems are often sad but always compelling. check them out.