Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Dragon Of The Stars by Alex J Cavanaugh - Release Today April 7, 2015


Hello, today I am posting something a bit different. Alex J Cavanaugh- a/k/a Ninja Captain is releasing his newest book Dragon of the Stars and I have decided to participate in his release blitz and scavenger hunt. You may wonder what it is we are searching for and here the mystery begins we are searching for none other than the mini ninja himself. Please leave a comment with a guess as to where he is hiding. It's that simple..

SCAVENGER HUNT! Comment to win an autographed copy of Dragon of the Stars, tons of bookmarks & postcards, and a $20.00 iTunes gift card–where is Mini-Alex? Visit Alex for a list of the participants. (Open through April 11 – winner announced April 13 at Alex’s blog.)

http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com/

I have written a poem to kick start the event. I hope you will take a minute to read and join me in wishing Alex success with his book. 



Dragon's Song

opening  gateways to the galaxies
beyond the milky way a bridge
between two worlds a new star
adventure awaits over the ridge

commanding his own star-ship
man with a vision to soar the sky
living  in harmony with his bride
lofty dreams float in a pilot's eye

until turmoil surrounds his world
what and whom must he defeat
his heart hears the wild beast sing
pulses of energy,  with each beat

eyes ablaze, flying across the heavens
echoes of the fabled dragon's song
mighty vessel, about to be unleashed
fierce  warrior singing loud and strong

darting across the celestial sphere
on a hunt for the  legendary beast
Hyrath's only hope, can it be found
halting enemy fleets about to be released

Aden, man of honor,  knight of valor
pain and anguish penetrate the sky
swooping on the wings of a dragon
unflinching, he will not let his world die

honoring the hymns of his beloved
duet song of two wandering hearts
determined to wear the golden ring
will he survive when the battle starts

I guess we need to buy the book
and let the adventure unfold




Available today!


Dragon of the Stars


By Alex J. Cavanaugh
The ship of legends…
Science Fiction – Space Opera/Adventure/Military


The future is set for Lt. Commander Aden Pendar, son of a Hyrathian Duke. Poised to secure his own command and marriage to the queen’s daughter, he’ll stop at nothing to achieve his goals.


But when the Alliance denies Hyrath’s claim on the planet of Kavil and declares war on their world, Aden finds his plans in disarray. Entrenched in battle and told he won’t make captain, Aden’s world begins to collapse. How will he salvage his career and future during Hyrath’s darkest hour?

One chance remains–the Dragon. Lost many years prior, the legendary ship’s unique weapon is Hyrath’s only hope. Can Aden find the Dragon, save his people, and prove he’s capable of commanding his own ship?



Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design, graphics, and technical editing. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. He’s the author of Amazon Best-Sellers CassaStar, CassaFire, and CassaStorm.

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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Falling in Puddles...


Old Bank Street, Manchester, UK by R.A.D. Stainforth
listening to the rain
feeling each others pain
walking together in silence
climbing stairs to your flat above city lights
stripping layers of ourselves
bare and vulnerable we softly touch
sinking into the quilted comfort
we dance to the rhythmic beat
of rain hitting the window pane
singing sweet refrains of love
lightning strikes, thunderous
in darkness, finding light
falling into puddles
easing our pain
as one

posted for the Mag #263

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Forever Weeping



 















In  sorrow the willow will always  weep 
opening
  her heart , tears  softly  flow 
crying for a world  that  has fallen  asleep 

planting seeds,  waiting for  dreams to reap 
under moonlight her slender  branches  glow
in  sorrow  the willow  will always  weep 

protecting precious secrets you  keep 
hidden in her trunk in the earth  below 
crying for  a world that  has fallen  asleep 

awakening silence she counts  lost  sheep
across the river  the wind  does  blow
in her sorrow the willow will  always weep

some will  fall the mountain is too steep
darkest nights, will the blackbird crow
crying for a world that has fallen asleep

hope in a horizon, sun begins to peep
will today be the day that love will grow
in sorrow the willow will always weep
crying for a world that has fallen asleep

pic Claude Monet - Weeping Willow
wikimedia

At dVerse writing Villanelle - hosted by Grace
I've never tried this before, so I am not sure
if I nailed it or not..

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Scentsational




floral
cherry   blossoms
promise  filling  the  air
transitory   nature  of  life
full   bloom
~
cherry 
 flowering   tree 
 awakening  blossoms
pink and white
  petals  call  me  home 
 safely
~
sweet   scent 
 cherry  lined  street 
 all  roads  lead  me  to  you
 tangled  in your limbs, petals  fall 
 fruitful

posted for Poets United
writing about Cherry Blossoms