Kingly Gifts
Build for me a treasure chest Build only the very best Make it sturdy, make it strong Make it as lovely as a song But be small enough for a mule Adorn it with exquisite…
Tag: Christmas
The Little Bird of Bethlehem
Our Lady and St. Joseph came to Bethlehem of old And sought for them a refuge for the night was very cold. St. Joseph knocked upon the door, but, much to his dismay, The landlord…
What Maid is This
By Amanda Pizzolatto What Maid is this, so gentle and mild, Upon whom God is constantly smiling? And to whom is sent, a questioning announcement, To see if she would be willing. This, this…
A Christmas Carol (1984) Movie Review
By Nathan Stone Movies have had a parasitic relationship to literature from practically the film medium’s beginning. George Méliès took A Trip to the Moon with Jules Verne in 1902. Edison created a Frankenstein in…
St. Nicholas’s Night
The original Santa Claus Was a man who lived in Turkey A very long time ago, ‘tis true A jolly, dear old Bishop Who took his duties seriously And a smile when times were blue…
Sir Gawain and the Princess of Elfland: Epilogue
Notes: The following is my loose retelling of the 14th century alliterative Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the narrative of which was reworked by me under the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord Dunsany, and…
Sir Gawain and the Princess of Elfland: Part 6
Notes: The following is my loose retelling of the 14th century alliterative Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the narrative of which was reworked by me under the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord Dunsany, and…
Sir Gawain and the Princess of Elfland: Part 5
Notes: The following is my loose retelling of the 14th century alliterative Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the narrative of which was reworked by me under the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord Dunsany, and…
Sir Gawain and the Princess of Elfland: Part 4
Notes: The following is my loose retelling of the 14th century alliterative Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the narrative of which was reworked by me under the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord Dunsany, and…
Sir Gawain and the Princess of Elfland: Part 3
Notes: The following is my loose retelling of the 14th century alliterative Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the narrative of which was reworked by me under the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord Dunsany, and…