The Windows of My Soul:Be My Valentine (#256)
Be My Valentine (#256) © Brenda Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1986 For Scott Lantern style poem All My love All my life All of me, for You.
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Creating a New Table-top RPG System, Part 5
Setting I can write a hundred thousand words on my Neuith setting. I probably have, already! A lot of it you can find elsewhere on this blog. I don’t want to repeat myself. I also don’t want to talk story and plot. I’m creating a new game, so I need to discuss and clarify the […]
Read More Creating a New Table-top RPG System, Part 5Infinite Man
Infinite Man © W. Scott Grant May 28, 2002 10:04 pm What do you want? A man of infinite wealth Or a man who knows the true value of money – Who learned it the hard way. A man of infinite fame An actor or superstar with all the attention Or one who will care […]
Read More Infinite ManThe Windows of My Soul: Frustration (#255)
Frustration (#255) © Brenda November 26, 1985 1:45 am And so, again In the five hundred millionth Time in my life I feel like an adult In a kindergarten world.
Read More The Windows of My Soul: Frustration (#255)The Windows of My Soul: Flying (#254)
Flying (#254) © Brenda October 15, 1985 3:50 pm I love to fly Wheeling, soaring Among the clouds Free of earthly bonds But, of course I cannot wheel Or soar like a bird. Flying, for me In this airplane Is the closest I’ll ever be.
Read More The Windows of My Soul: Flying (#254)Poised
Poised © W. Scott Grant May 31, 2002 11:22 pm The pen is poised over the blank page Waiting to write the words The mind is blank. Empty. The hand is sore, the fingers stiff Unwilling Somewhere are the magic words that will… That will… ~ Do what? Make “IT” all better? No. Say just […]
Read More PoisedThe Windows of My Soul: Roman Candles (#253)
Roman Candles (#253) © Brenda May 22, 1985 12:08 am Roman candles Fiery light Flame brightly In showers of red. Flaming sparkles Brilliant red Burning great holes Like fountains spilling down. Fountains of blood Inside my eyes. In the early 1970s, Brenda lost the use of her left eye (except light perception) due to […]
Read More The Windows of My Soul: Roman Candles (#253)The Windows of My Soul: Freewheeling (#252)
Freewheeling (#252) © Brenda April 17, 1985 1:55 pm For Scott Freewheeling through my universe I’ve encountered pain and hurt Crippling my autonomy. I’ve also encountered a dancing joy That spirals up into my soul Giving me reason to survive. I reached out ~ and found nothing No resting balance, until you came. I find […]
Read More The Windows of My Soul: Freewheeling (#252)Creating a New Table-top RPG System, Part 4
Decisions I had most of this blog entry written before GenCon, but it didn’t get published. I’m glad it didn’t, because my experiences at GenCon modified my perspective on a few points. But before I dig in to “Decisions,” I want to answer one of the unanswered questions from Part 3 (thank you Jon for […]
Read More Creating a New Table-top RPG System, Part 4Decision
Decision © W. Scott Grant November 3, 2002 10:57 pm Today I looked into my crystal ball And I saw my future. Then I spread out the cards And read the path set for me. I looked among the stars to see My divine prediction. I consulted my palm And saw my life spread before […]
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