20210530 - Goodbye Night Sky

Dull lights and bright stars\ depart with the rising Sun,\ cross over the lake.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Goodbye Night Sky

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Until next time,

Allen W. McLean

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20210528 - Awed Acceptance

Quiet amazement,\ exclaiming a great surprise.\ Accepting a gift.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Awed Acceptance

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Allen W. McLean

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20210527 Review - "The Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt"

 

Fearful symmetry\ in the forests of the night.\ Immortal hand-eye.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - The Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt

Will be adding more comic trade paperbacks to my reviews, starting with "Kraven's Last Hunt" by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck, which collects six issues across three Spider-Man series ("Amazing", "Web of" and "Spectacular"). 

Literary symbolism plays a key role within the plot; to understand and become his prey, Kraven uses mysticism to consume a representation of whoever he's hunting, which he also uses to consume his prey in fear. Kraven consumes and becomes the idea of the Spider in order to overcome the Spider's fear of being consumed by or being seen as Vermin. In the end, when he has "bested' Peter by proving himself to be the superior Spider, Kraven himself knows he had failed in being a better "Spider-Man", as even Mary-Jane knew right away that he was not Peter. Peter won against Kraven in the same symmetrical way, consuming a superior "Spider", in order to overcome his own mortal terrors.

The poems that are based on my Goodreads reviews will be featured in a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. More poems and reviews about what I'm reading can be found through the tags in the sidebar, and on my Goodreads profile (add me as a friend!): https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19557396.Allen_W_McLean

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Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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20210526 - Another Tool

 

Taking advantage,\ the environment provides\ leveraging force.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Another Tool

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Until next time,

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20210525 - Wisdom Module

 

Protected, fearless,\ free from what can be replaced.\ Object fixation.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Wisdom Module

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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20210523 - Longinus's Spear

Needles to repair,\ cover the holes torn by thorns.\ Healed by that which wounds.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Longinus's Spear

Happy Victoria Day weekend! 🇨🇦

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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20210519 - Wading In The Lake

Found, far from the first.\ Reveal what hides underneath,\ behind the stone slab.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Wading In The Lake

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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20210517 - Welcome Stay

Dismembered the head.\ Children-established campsite,\ return to assist.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Welcome Stay

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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20210516 - Assumed Interaction

 

Short-bearded elder,\ colony sharing the land.\ A widowed father.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Assumed Interaction

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Until next time,

Allen W. McLean

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20210515 - Collapsible and Defeated

In stunned disbelief,\ unphased by attacking claws.\ Effort, jab and tear.

#HAIKUPRAJNA Collapsible and Defeated

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Allen W. McLean

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20210514 - Certain Relief

Brunting maul of claws,\ life spilling onto the ground.\ Protect the poor soul.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Certain Relief

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Allen W. McLean

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20210513 - Wild Beasts

Wings soar overhead.\ While looking into their past,\ chills fill their being.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Wild Beasts

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Until next time,

Allen W. McLean

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20210512 - Notice Taken

Closer inspection,\ inner similarities\ revealed from hiding.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Notice Taken

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Allen W. McLean

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20210511 - Near The Edge Of The Water

Shadows on a lake,\ taking on appearances.\ Observe what appears.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Near The Edge Of The Water

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Allen W. McLean

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20210506 - Destination Traversal

They had found insight.\ Somewhere else along the way,\ the snow-capped mountains.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Destination Traversal

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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Allen W. McLean

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20210505 - Numerous Leaves

Disoriented.\ Take time to regain bearings,\ the next direction.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Numerous Leaves

These poems are based on "Spear-thrower", the story I wrote for "NaNoWriMo" which I had based on the "Inktober" prompts from 2020. The story and poems will be featured as a future edition of The HaikuPrajna Collection. The first draft can be read through the link at the top of the page.

"SM-SARA, Poems and Other Stories", the latest HaikuPrajna Collection, is available on Amazon in Paperback and on Kindle Unlimited:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08Y3XFSH5

Information can be found in the link at the top of the page, along with more poetry and stories to read like "Hector Blake"!

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20210501

Loss becomes lessons,\ leaving beautiful places,\ departures lessened.

Transformed Memories

We have been coping with a loss in the family this week. Finding it difficult to write something new that encapsulates something that, for me, is cemented in the past, also to write an online eulogy as a way to pay respect to those memories. I enjoy thinking about the memories, so capturing them through some form of art and\or sharing them with loved ones is how I am dealing with this incredible difficulty. 

Here's a part from "Spearthrower", the rough draft of "Fishing for Caribou";

Barb said, “We grieve because of the loss of an opportunity to exchange information, but the change is natural, and our grief transforms into a lesson that lessens our suffering. My father lives on, as we speak, through our mourning of him. He has changed and has not simply disappeared. While I mourn for what I have lost, I have learned where it can be found. Therefore, my loss has changed, too, into something more alike to departing from a beautiful place than the permanent loss of a material object.”

Otherwise at a loss for words.

Thank you. I love you. Always and forever will be part of me, like the rest of my loved ones.

Allen and April.