Archive for August, 2010

The Chris Al-Aswad Prize

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Chris, the brain behind Escape Into Life tragically died, a young man a little older than me. My reaction on hearing of his death was a mixed one but the thing that pained me most was the idea of all his work and endeavours dying with him. This fortunately has not happened in many ways. […]

My Warrior Geek

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Alaric the name unfolds Warrior King of legends mold Uber Geek in strange Nu Spk Two in one Wearing black for fun Alaric my Wonder Geek Fighting zombies in his sleep Forking daemons Spawned zombie child He’ll fix the system for a while And when it breaks He’ll battle all night Until his code spins […]

Back Lit

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Life is back lit Throwing you into silohette Obliterating detail Just shape Form visible In existence’s gloamy half-light If done well You may regain Colour

Trinket

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

A look of Dark abundance Smoldered on emaciated frame Glaring out defiance Igniting me A fist full of Nitro Hurled to the wind A cage of napalm Exploded by this will alone I swear I will not forget you And I will not hate you You contained enough for us both