Old Legends Are New

Flailing tendrils upon the waves; an ancient sailor’s fear; Leviathan rises from the watery abyss. Red morning skies warn, of Neptune’s wrath; his siren daughters, captivate and destroy the lonely seamen. Skeletal wings beat the empty air; foreboding shadows overhead; the Wyvern, hunting prey. Old legends never die; they just shape shift, to fit the times. Oily, black tendrils swirl upwards, from the ocean floor, to poison and eradicate, thousands of species. Leviathan-slicks; annihilating the oceans. Modern day Wyverns sail the techno-skies; drones seeking prey, who take all lives; intentional and accidental; no one is exempt from their appetites. Red skies in the morning; HAARP’s song of warning; red tides obliterate life. Old legends in new guises, are easy, lethal deceit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 6/20/2016 12:12:00 PM
My friend, this is such a very powerful piece and I enjoyed reading it! Loved the seamless flow and awesome imagery! Excellent write - a 7! Panditas
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/31/2016 10:40:00 PM
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
Date: 8/30/2015 1:52:00 PM
Fear comes to us in many forms as it shape shifts throughout the years... I was drawn in by this interesting and captivating piece... Great writing, M.L.!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/31/2016 10:41:00 PM
Many thanks, Kelly.
Date: 7/5/2015 12:07:00 AM
"Old legends never die; they just shape shift, to fit the times." Universal truth. Best wishes from India.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 7/6/2015 12:12:00 PM
Thanks again, Sandip.
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