The Beginning At Last

Category: Poetry

  • NTT Showcase: 7/3/25 Edition

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    Good day to all, and welcome to this slightly delayed NTT Showcase! As you saw from my recent post, I got behind due to some “circumstances” that slowed me down a bit. I had hoped to write a piece for this latest edition myself, but that never happened either. Oh well. Next time. There’s a…

  • The Pinnacle

    The Pinnacle

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    Of sword and scar My life is built I stand up tall When others wilt A primal surge Within my veins The pinnacle Of what remains Where others fall Is when I thrive In combat deep I feel alive I walk this path Through darkest night Within my heart A fire bright A burning blaze…

  • Seas Of Fortune

    Seas Of Fortune

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    On seas of fortune I set sail The course is clear I cannot fail I sail for glory And riches vast Eyes on the now No time for past In hearty song My name they’ll sing Forevermore My name shall ring This glory mine On ocean vast Eyes on the now No time for past…

  • War Never Sleeps

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    The sun rises Peaceful morning One by one We gather Exhilaration Anticipation Fear Some will not return The price we pay Victory No matter the cost One campaign ends Another begins The sun rises The sun sets But war… War never sleeps © 2025, KHR

  • NTT Showcase: 6/19/25 Edition

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    A good day to all and welcome to this round of Showcase, where we round up all the past couple week’s fine creations in one handy, dandy self-serve post! Another fine round with lots of excellent creations, so a huge thanks to one and all for the awesome contributions! If I missed any selections, please…

  • The Roar Of Life

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    I see you Buried ‘neath the weight The weight of adversity Of heartbreak Of disillusion Of pain I see you And I ask you… What will you be? A victim? Or a victor? Will you bow down? Accept your lot? Crushed ‘neath this weight? Or will you rise? With fury With power With vengeance Will…

  • No Theme Thursday: 6/19/25

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    A good day to all, and welcome to this edition of NTT! 😊 It’s been a wild week for me, trying to adjust to a new environment, adjusted schedules, and all that good stuff. I’ll try to recap my recent adventures in another post in a day or so. All that said, here we are…

  • No Theme Thursday: 6/5/25

    No Theme Thursday: 6/5/25

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    Happy Thursday, everyone! I hope this day find you all happy and healthy. 😊 Back again with another installment of the ol’ NTT. Apologies I could not do a round up for the last edition. Lots going on these days. I’ll be posting about that later. possibly today if I can get it drafted. Anyhow,…

  • Your Silent Scream

    Your Silent Scream

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    Kevin
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    I am the metronome of madness I am the symphony of sadness I am everything you fear And in between When you look into the mirror You flail and drown within the furor Beneath a tidal wave of terror Soul unseen While you’re crying for an ending From within your heart is rending A slalom…

  • I Am The End

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    In a world full of illusions I walk amongst all the collusion They think I cannot see What they create While they may think That they have fooled me While they may think That they control me In ignorance they can’t see My hand of fate I am a god amongst the minions I stand…

  • Dreams Amidst The Blue

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    Good morning and happy Friday, everyone. I hope you are all having a nice day thus far, and I hope you enjoy this lovely poem which Laura graced my photograph with. I may be slightly scarce for the next few days, as this is my long work week. Looking to change that, but for the…

  • No Theme Thursday: 3/27/25

    No Theme Thursday: 3/27/25

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    Image by “Mysterious Benefactor” Thank you! 🙏 Good day to all, and welcome to this week’s edition of No Theme Thursday! Thank you all so much for another stellar round of submissions from our last NTT. You are all magnificent talents and should give yourselves a round of applause! I hope this week’s images inspire…

  • Barbaric Virtue

    Barbaric Virtue

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    Kevin
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    On flaming fields of battle A mask of grime across my face If we wish to reap the spoils We must take up frenzied pace We must climb o’er broken bodies If we are to reach the goal There can be no room for mercy Only blackened hearts of coal With a blood rage in…

  • In Mirror Black

    In Mirror Black

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    Why, yes I would, thank you. Honestly, today’s prompt did zero for me, so I am flipping it to use for my own purposes. Apologies to those who were looking for an actual reply to the prompt! 😊 The mirror black A shattered dream Within your mind A silent scream You cast an eye Back…

  • Soar So High

    Soar So High

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    I long to soar among the clouds Above the din I find so loud I long to touch sweet sanity I long to spread my wings so free To be away from all below To find a peace so few can know To hear the song of eagle’s cry A song so sweet I can’t…

  • A Hunter’s Eyes

    A Hunter’s Eyes

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    Kevin
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    I prowl the shadows Disown the light I come alive At dawn of night From afar In wait, I lay A hunter’s eyes I watch my prey Every move A dance of death Sweat on skin A heavy breath I bide my time The risen moon The taste of blood I’ll know it soon ©2025,…

  • Duality

    Duality

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    I am the urge you can’t contain On purest hearts, a ruthless stain A blood red paint, a crimson hue You’re part of me, I’m part of you You turn away, but can’t deny I am the truth to every lie Where you see dark, I see the light Where you see peace, I see…

  • Sultry Daydream

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    Good day to all. I hope you enjoy the following photo poem that Laura and I put together recently. Thank you for reading and have an excellent day. 😊

  • No Theme Thursday: 3/13/25

    No Theme Thursday: 3/13/25

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    Image by Laura Bennett @ Black Moon Lilith Happy Thursday, ladies and gents. We’re back with yet another edition of NTT. Many thanks to Laura for the featured image. Always greatly appreciated. 😊 Life around GHQ is nuts lately, so I will dispense with the pleasantries and just say if at all possible, please try…

  • My Savagery

    My Savagery

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    Kevin
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    Contains graphic words and depictions of war and violence. If you are easily offended, please be warned. Thank you. The chains that bind I’m not your slave I shatter them You can’t be saved Your jugular Ripped from your throat On River Styx Your body floats Your broken skull Lay in my hands Berserker beast…

  • Thousand Yards (When In Rome)

    Thousand Yards (When In Rome)

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    Thousand yard stare Today Today, I ceased to care The fire burned me This life, it broke me This life rebuilt me In it’s own twisted, Perverted image When in Rome When in Rome When in Rome The lines on my face Each one, a scar A lesson How it truly is How it must…

  • For Them I Fight

    For Them I Fight

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    Another day A battle cry Eternal rage Will never die I am vengeance Come alive I will not rest I have arrived The innocent The beaten down I stand for them I bear the crown For once upon I knew their plight I am their flame For them I fight

  • I Rise, You Fall

    I Rise, You Fall

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    Amongst the ash and rubble I lay In pain Broken Defeated The metallic tang Of blood in my mouth Choking on the bile Of my own failure But still I breathe But still I hate I swear an oath Vengeance Retribution Those who broke me Now They shall be broken My hammer The leather of…

  • NTT Showcase: 2/27/25 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 2/27/25 Edition

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    Good day all, and welcome to this week’s Showcase post. Thank you all so much for another week of fantastic responses! Your works are all so absolutely perfect and awesome! Things have been a bit hectic around Gorilla HQ for a bit, so my apologies for delays in commenting and reading. One day it’ll calm…

  • In Fury I Reign

    In Fury I Reign

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    Amidst the strife Amongst the pain In fury deep I ever reign I’ve been called worthy And sometimes not Lightning crackles Like a shot I stand here tall On mountaintop Push ever on I’ll never stop If you are down Awash in pain Rise to your feet Begin your reign