Publisher's Synopsis
In this intriguing collection of 23 poems, the author takes you on a literary journey through the complex passageways of a uniquely insightful mind. His works embrace a wide variety of subjects, ranging from the historic to the philosophic, from the psychological to the inane. Additionally, there are themes of romance, retribution, and veiled sensuality, as well as imagery-oriented verse. Included here are such gems as:
Citadel of Fear - in this Gothic-styled narrative, one man's extreme isolation gives rise to some disturbing paranoid delusions.
Dark November - the author's poignant depiction of the J. F. K. assassination and the chain of events that followed.
Fishin' for Some Fusion - absurdity abounds in this fictional excursion that takes a lighthearted look at a very dark event: a nuclear power plant disaster.
When Leviathan Breaks the Waves - Jonah's nemesis returns...to seek revenge on mankind for its relentless pollution of the seas.
The Haunted Lights - a tale of alien abduction based upon a hellish recurring nightmare that the author had experienced.
The Caverns Within - imagery takes the reins, in this expedition of escape into the recesses of the mind.
Jennifer - a young woman's spirit haunts the ocean waves, near the place of her willful demise.
Straight Jacket! - an unsettling look at the scope of mental illness in our society.
Saucy Jack - an examination of one of history's most notorious serial killers... Jack the Ripper.
Something Old, Something New - romance and reincarnation overlap in this tale of two timeless lovers bridging the gap between their disparities in age.
In the Shadow of Falstaff - a farcical social commentary spotlighting the obesity epidemic that our country is facing.
Remembering the Immortals - the author lends his touch to an overview of Greek mythology.
So sit back, and immerse yourself in the captivating perspectives of Lyrics from the Labyrinth: A Mind Unleashed.
The following written material contains graphic subject. matter and descriptive passages that some may find disturbing, or offensive. It may be especially inappropriate for younger readers. Parental discretion is advised.
