“Out of the quarrel with others we make rhetoric; out of the quarrel with ourselves we make poetry.” - W.B. Yeats

     Poetry is such a subjective art; it at times defies classification or, moreso, defies judgement.  It’s nuances have always escaped me, for the most part.  But every once in a great while, we stumble onto an artist who steps far beyond that blurred line between what is good and what isn’t.  An artist who’s written creations have that rare ability to alter, even if it’s only for the briefest of moments, our perception of the world. 

     The first time I read a Bullwinkle Muse poem, I was genuinely inspired.  So rare is the individual that can literally paint an actual picture with words alone; to awaken your very senses with simple expressions on a piece of paper. (or computer screen as it may be)

     So now, I will share with you some of his creations.  Don’t skim through them; they are like a fine wine… meant to be appreciated slowly, so as to absorb the full taste.  Sit down, grab yourself a drink.  Wait until the kids are in bed, and turn the lights down.  ‘The Moose’ is a rare talent, and one that needs to be shared.

     This will be the first in a three part series featuring his work; we will, over the three parts, meet the man behind the muse, and share more of his epic works.

     So let us begin our journey, through the works of a brilliant artist….

Cathedral

     A brilliant piece of imagery; it delves into belief, theology, and the collective expression of.

The Seven Deadly Sins

     I’ve always thought ‘topical’ poetry was garbage.  The thought of a poem about the 7 deadly sins was almost enough that in spite of my admiration for The Muse’s work, I nearly skipped it over.  It has instead become perhaps one of my favorite written pieces of any kind; like a great book, I seem to find a different perspective each time I read it. (of which there have been many).  The construct is amazing; A collection of small poems that could stand easily on their own, but create a masterpiece together.  Mark my words… you’ll read this one again and again.

The Poet’s Voice

     Describing the process of creating is a tall order; one that an artist is rarely able to do.  Here it is done… eloquently.

A Love to Die For

     Brutal.  Raw. Powerful. Painful. Beauty in Tragedy.

Rapture’s Eve

     A look at our beginnings, our meaning, and our humanity.

     This is a mere taste of the man’s brilliance.  A good number of his other works can be found here.  Stay tuned for the next chapter in the works of Bullwinkle Muse.