Tag Archives: king

Circular Reference

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Catastrophe Jones

Every fall down, every crash, she is there with strong hands and impatient heart; even if those hands are barbed and the heart is filthy, the frame is sturdy, and it will hold up — it holds up even the … Continue reading →

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Backstory, 1

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Catastrophe Jones

The snow crunched under his booted feet as he ran, breath raw and steaming. A hundred thousand questions, but he couldn’t put any to words, not yet, not while they were still close enough behind him. They’d loose the dogs … Continue reading →

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Heart of a King

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

When I was a boy, I was to be presented to the king, given to him to be his companion, his guardian, his friend and ally. Anyone who stepped before him had to give tribute of some kind, but I … Continue reading →

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Kingly

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

There is a king upon a hill, in silent sadness, sitting still. With tempest eyes and ragged air, He sits upon his royal chair. Afraid to breach the rocky wall, He’s never seen the sky at all. There He sits, … Continue reading →

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