I see Him beside

What was once a grave of stone

Broken from His shroud

And He was walking

Above the waves around us

Reaching out a hand

The land we were in

Promised so long ago then

He has come down here

Rome oppresses us

And we have cried out to Him

There He stands again

A woman reaches

Briefly grazing His tunic

And she is healed

One day they will bow

But for now we are hated

Just as He has ...

An inquisitive little creature with a long, winding tail. Eyes sparkling with curiosity. Sitting in a prim and proper position, but always alert for any danger that may be near.

I wonder what his name was. Perhaps something strong, like Prince or Rufus. Commanding authority amongst his peers. Maybe a practical name, Orange or Fish. His color or his favorite snack might have been a good fit. I am ...

My faith has passed me by

I cannot find my heart

Each day has come alive

But night brings me apart

I saw her once above

O Lady where have you gone

Away from me unloved

Where has my mind has drawn?

I wanted you here to stay

To give myself some hope

Just as you gave yourself away

But my betrayal feels like that rope

Am I to be that Judas?

To turn my back to you

Or perhaps it will be Brutus

Stabbi...

And just like that he is here again. Watching. When I was a child I once asked my mother if we could invite him in but she said, “No! You can never let that thing in. He will do unspeakable things.” I obeyed her words and considered it again. That is, until today.

It was a normal morning. I had drank my first coffee of the day. I turned on some cooking show as background noise. Beginning to make ...

When I enter I’m immediately surrounded by so many sounds and sights. Flashing colors, drunken laughter, suits with ties long forgotten, glasses clinking, and rolling dice.

I head towards the back of the floor, determination fueling my steps. I’m meeting the contact Renny set up. I was only able to get this meeting after reminding him of the favors I’ve given him that have put myself on the line....