I. Graham Smith's Blog, page 3

exhale

The poem explores a continual cycle of inhalation and exhalation, reflecting on pride, love, and spiritual elevation, culminating in an eternal tribute to a higher presence and beauty in unity.

Kerflk (Caveman Chronicles)

Zara and Kpleeb strategize to capture a Xi ship using a kerflk weapon to disable its engines. They prepare for an imminent attack while emphasizing the need for more ships and fighters to effectively confront the Xi threat.

The Map (Caveman Chronicles)

Zara explores a wrecked village where Xi vessels have crashed, feeling conflicted about the destruction. She investigates a ship named Ikol, but decides against salvaging it after learning repairs would attract more attention. Zara surveys the star map for nearby Xi locations.

Until the Night Comes

The speaker yearns for comfort and healing from memories of a loved one, expressing a desire to be cradled and hidden away until nightfall, amidst pain and emotional turmoil.

Until the Night

The speaker yearns for comfort and healing from memories of a loved one, expressing a desire to be cradled and hidden away until nightfall, amidst pain and emotional turmoil.

Return to Phaedro (Caveman Chronicles)

Kpleeb reflects on his daughter Zara's growth, reminiscent of her mother Thoka. They discuss leadership roles for Xir and Jial among the Ganix. Meanwhile, Zara's arrival at Phaedro reveals that the traps they left for the Xi have caused much destruction.

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The content humorously suggests diverting from typical entertainment like romance or zombie shows to read "The Builder Awakens," a story about alien abduction featuring Kpleeb. Available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon.

Peace-pipe (Caveman Chronicles)

Kpleeb regains consciousness amid chaos, witnessing Ganix warriors and Hkkli fighting. After a fierce battle, Zara and Kpleeb negotiate with Hkkli allies for strategies against their enemy. Tensions rise over trust, survival, and the necessity of ruthless tactics in warfare.

Coming Snow

The poem captures the enchanting arrival of snow, describing its slow transformation of the environment, the joyful surprise it brings, and the beauty of nature's seasonal changes.

The River Bend

The narrative revolves around Jake's anticipation of meeting a significant someone, culminating in a devastating revelation about her tragic fate after a town shootout, shattering his hopes and leaving him in profound grief.