A moving picture postcard, animated scenery, and dramas taken from the pages of a scripted comedy. What is it you see? Just what you expect: Material from Vaudeville and conveniences that lack All purpose, life, and passion - Set designs so cold and wooden. Who is there behind it? Who has fed the Beast? Who… Continue reading “Free-will (and Other Lies)” – Poetry
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“Eyes Wide” – Poetry
Heritage replaced with agendas Unvarnished truth replaced with convenience Warmth and joy replaced with icy stares Growth replaced with competitive stagnation The proof, it screams! The eyes unveiled. Such a burden they often bear Minds filled with endless queries Scavenger hunts that last an eternity Ridiculed and cut down, yet they still persevere Their questions… Continue reading “Eyes Wide” – Poetry
“Blinded” – Poetry
I passed by the open door, head shaking in awe At the petty grievances held, the loftiness of the up-turned nose, At the minds closed to all but grandeur. For some, it's bathed in silk and velvet, For others, gashing wounds are a Divine right. Life without the love of Heaven is the truest state… Continue reading “Blinded” – Poetry
“Poetic Definitions No. 1” – Poetry
Failure: Holographic images of chains Death: Formed from the worship of lies Empathy: Scandalous affront to unbalanced logic Innocence: The denied right of childhood Poetry Copyright © 2020 by Ena Whiteraven All rights reserved. Image: found online, author unknown
“First and Last” – Poetry
Entertainment reaching filthier depths Jet-setting prophets with pulpits of gold Woe to the child! Woe to the parent! Repetitive sales pitch a thousand years old There's a Devil in the books, screens, and boards Dressed up in words of trendy expression He wants to rule forever and a day Camouflaged with stylish, brand-name presentation The… Continue reading “First and Last” – Poetry
“To Those Who Harm the Children” – Poetry
Revelations made public Entering every home Tidings of swift retribution Utterly inescapable Riches turn to dust before them Naked truth given voice Three times the debt repaid Only the pure left standing Some balance finally restored Even the shadows disown you Neatly fulfilling the prophecy Disintegration of glamor Ends the age of terror… Continue reading “To Those Who Harm the Children” – Poetry
“The Angelic Virtues” – Poetry
Aligns with your higher self Nourishes the spirit Guiding light to millions Energizes love for all Lifts you up in times of sorrow Inner sanctuary made sacred Cleanses mind and body Victorious over darkness Illuminates the path Righteousness everlasting Tempering the blade Unite with those who came before you Enter the ranks of… Continue reading “The Angelic Virtues” – Poetry
“A Re-writing Of History” – Poetry
Fictions spun to serve the needs Of distant peoples and their greed, Will grow and prosper nevermore For karma's knocking at their doors. Poetry: Copyright © 2020 - 2023 by Ena Whiteraven All rights reserved. Based on the work of Alura Cein Image: photographer unknown
Author Site Update: New Content, Final Pages
Heading into spring, I've altered my schedule in preparation for upcoming changes. I will now be posting new content to my author site and/or personal blog on Tuesdays. Several new personal posts have been added to Superlative Deviation already. My primary focus is on completing the final pages of my novel, and this schedule should… Continue reading Author Site Update: New Content, Final Pages
“From the Place Outside Of Time” – Poetry
Birthed into a foreign world My face so unlike me Caught within the vicious cycle Pure insanity. I recall a droplet On the crystal spiderweb Reminded by the angel Balancing both heart and head. Memories returning, Fighting through the darkened shroud Bursting into consciousness Within the time allowed. In a world apart, I tread the… Continue reading “From the Place Outside Of Time” – Poetry