Category: Poetry

When humans came to Narnia, Two sons of Adam, Two daughters of Eve. At the stone table Aslan, they did retrieve. When one of them betrayed them all, A sacrifice was made, To save only him, At which no cost was paid. There was a so-called queen of Narnia. The White Witch, she was called.… Continue reading The Death and Birth of Aslan

Sorrowful Calypso sitting upon the rocks, Brave Ulysses sails for more familiar docks, Mourning the sad departure Of her seven-year-long lover. The crashing waves weep with their mistress Along with the overcast sky. The world itself in distress Lamenting the solemn goodbye. Naked, she waits on her isle Recalling the bed that she shared Covered… Continue reading Ekphrasis of Calypso by Henri Lehmann

Maybe it’s the nihilist in me saying, there is no good except what we put into the world. Maybe it’s the anarchist in me saying, fuck living by your rules. Maybe it’s the writer in me wanting closure to a story. Maybe it’s me, from that night, still unable to get over you. Maybe I’ve… Continue reading Elephants in the alpz