Introduction to A Walk in the Woods
draft introduction to a new poetry collection
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Poetry and fiction by lyw. I lean towards dark or absurd humour, atypical characters and plots, generous and creative use of rhythm and space. All plots tend to have an underlying spiritual quest.
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a song for the mountain, and the tea
a short fiction by lyw that celebrates dwarves in folklore and myth -- and about how a stubborn nature might learn to appreciate tea.
Let me tell you a story about when the winter veil got thin
What are some creepy tales of snow blindness and hallucinations when driving in winter storms? That question led to this flash fiction!
the river
a city poem about people who live between the natural world and the world of their material creation.
Thanksgiving at Lot’s
a poem by lyw that reflects on the storms of the past into an invitation to inhabit the present
how do we turn 40
a poem about a different perspective on a 40th birthday
call me Ishmael
a poem as a quiet rebellion against isolation, coldness, or mediocrity through companionship and literary imagination.
virgina and i should dance
this poem is a tribute to Virginia Woolf; written as an English Major many years ago.
An American Muse
A meditation on American mythology is a good way to sum up this poem, but maybe, also, on how to find your story when you’re being pulled into so many others - some much louder and more demanding.
The Tolling of Pie: An Analogy for AI Hallucinations
Explore AI hallucinations through a creative flash fiction story about Zilla, an AI that spirals into fabricated and nonsensical outputs.