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Vermillion Silence

2009-09-28T22:13:31-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: War
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 114, Reviews: 1 Updated: 9-28-09, Published: 9-28-09
Status: Complete

Most of my work is spontaneous and unrevised, but idea for this poem struck me a few days back. Tonight it finally coalesced. It's the first poem I have posted on here in months and months. So I hope that you enjoy it, and that it moves you.

A Man Dressed In Red

2009-04-06T00:32:03-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-6-09, Published: 4-6-09
Status: Complete

The first poem I've felt comfortable publishing in a long time. A lot has happened in my life since I last posted here. I hope that you are all still along for the ride. Nothing reminds us of the vividness of life more than art. Thank you for stopping by.

Stain the World Red with Truth

2008-11-17T01:10:53-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 413, Reviews: 2 Updated: 11-17-08, Published: 11-17-08
Status: Complete

A poem inspired by a Rise Against song, cliche as that may sound. Starting to edit my work more to make my imagery and metaphors fit a little more snugly with the message of the piece. In time I am hoping to write pieces with a less pessimistic tone.

Cattails

2008-11-12T00:59:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 227, Reviews: 2 Updated: 11-12-08, Published: 11-12-08
Status: Complete

This was a personally challenging piece. Difficult to compose and even more difficult to post here. I wrote this upon a whim and the inspiration of a passing thought. It is written in my old style, with emphasis placed on rhyme scheme. I hope it holds up

Relapse

2008-11-04T02:10:32-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 460, Reviews: 1 Updated: 11-4-08, Published: 11-4-08
Status: Complete

A poem about self-doubt. A struggle to conceive, get out, and edit. I hope that it moves you. Thank you for reading. I initially considered titling this "The Unanswered Question."

Duty

2008-10-26T02:59:30-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: War
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Spiritual/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 553, Reviews: 3 Updated: 10-26-08, Published: 10-26-08
Status: Complete

This is a profoundly personal piece that I do not share lightly. On personal, artistic, and emotional levels this is who I am, undiluted and raw. Here is a part of me many do not often see, I share it with great hesitance. Heavily edited, for once.

Parade of Ash

2008-09-08T20:41:08-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 207, Reviews: 3 Updated: 9-8-08, Published: 9-8-08
Status: Complete

A poem I dedicate to one of my close and dear friends.

The Candle I Found

2008-08-29T03:38:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 273, Reviews: 4 Updated: 8-29-08, Published: 8-29-08
Status: Complete

Every compliment, critique, and kindness poured out upon me here has helped me grow more than I could ever hope to on my own. Without your encouragement and presence, I would not be as strong a poet as I am today. So thank you, to all of you.

Follow the Flowers Home

2008-07-04T01:05:59-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 154, Reviews: 5 Updated: 7-4-08, Published: 7-4-08
Status: Complete

I found this to be a fitting piece for both how I feel and the day, being the Fourth of July or rather our Independence Day. I hope that you are touched by my words, or that they move you. God bless.

Dark Age

2008-06-03T21:16:30-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 295, Reviews: 3 Updated: 6-3-08, Published: 6-3-08
Status: Complete

I would like to thank Just As I Am for inspiring me to start writing again. I've been so caught up in life lately I've been forgetting to catalog my experiences artistically. Sadly, there is no brightness in this work. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy it.

I Have Not Known Regret

2008-04-08T01:15:36-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 228, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-8-08, Published: 4-8-08
Status: Complete

A darker piece, stressing the struggle with guilt and coming to terms with oneself.

My Clay Skin

2008-04-06T22:42:11-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 169, Reviews: 2 Updated: 4-6-08, Published: 4-6-08
Status: Complete

A poem inspired by emotion and a certain scent and feeling I experienced while driving home after a spring snowfall. Written to the Angels And Airwaves song "Everything is Magic." I hope that you enjoy it, please share your thoughts and feelings on it.

Garden

2008-03-16T01:11:45-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 204, Reviews: 5 Updated: 3-16-08, Published: 3-16-08
Status: Complete

Listening to my favorite band I wrote this. It's partially inspired by their song Desert Garden, at least conceptually speaking. A metaphorical and allegorical piece, and a different tone. Let me know how it touches you, critique also welcome.

Echoes of Death

2008-03-15T03:40:04-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 470, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-15-08, Published: 3-15-08
Status: Complete

A poem about the battlefield of the mind, also possible spiritual interpretations. Death here being a metaphorical death of the mind or of the soul. I dedicate this poem to all those who struggle to find meaning in life and to those of us who have fallen.

Let Beauty In

2008-02-23T02:40:48-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 389, Reviews: 4 Updated: 2-23-08, Published: 2-23-08
Status: Complete

A softer, moody, reflective piece. It feels to me of moonlight and dreams. It's been so long since I truly breathed clearly and was able to feel thankful for the air in my lungs.

Discordant

2008-02-21T12:39:26-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 281, Reviews: 2 Updated: 2-21-08, Published: 2-21-08
Status: Complete

An experiment with simultaneous metaphors, written differently then my normal work. Perhaps not as impactful, but we'll see. I hope that you enjoy it, and as always thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my work.

My Meadow

2008-01-29T20:57:10-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 533, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-29-08, Published: 1-29-08
Status: Complete

Take a walk with me, friends and passersby. Walk with my in my meadow so that you might see what lies beyond the grass. Feel what I feel, and let me share my soul with you. Breath the air in this place, and let the feelings soak in. Stay a while.

Ms Novocaine

2008-01-27T20:31:53-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 316, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-27-08, Published: 1-27-08
Status: Complete

I dedicate this to one of the truly distasteful people I know and all those like her. If you know me in real life, it's likely you know who I am talking about. This is a harsh critique of her ways and I do hope that you find it interesting.

Reflections

2008-01-21T02:52:51-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 190, Reviews: 4 Updated: 1-21-08, Published: 1-21-08
Status: Complete

A poem inspired by a line from Marx Garza's poem Suicide. A poem about the lie that is suicide and how tragic its consequences are.

Soul Chameleon

2008-01-21T01:55:28-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 537, Reviews: 2 Updated: 1-21-08, Published: 1-21-08
Status: Complete

This is an experiment in tone for me, as well as something that is stylistically unique from much of my other work. It's meant to be very light, but to touch on and represent some deep issues. I hope you like it, I liked writing it. Dedicated to everyone.

Intertwined

2008-01-21T01:53:25-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 313, Reviews: 2 Updated: 1-21-08, Published: 1-21-08
Status: Complete

A poem inspired by a thought and my dear Steel Winged Angel's poem Acceptance. It is both about a heart attack and a relationship. It's a bit... unique and styled differently in parts to accentuate meaning and to be representative. Hope you like it!

A Prisoner of Hope

2008-01-17T00:56:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 509, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-17-08, Published: 1-17-08
Status: Complete

A poem inspired both by the words of an African Prime Minister, as well as the Blind Guardian song When Sorrow Sang. One of the few poems I have ever gone over and edited before posting here. Hope you enjoy it! I may change it or revise it later.

Oceans of Starlight

2007-11-28T23:10:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 123, Reviews: 3 Updated: 11-28-07, Published: 11-28-07
Status: Complete

Some brooding thoughts that popped into focus while beginning to read one of my long time FPC friend's, HiddenFlame42, poems. Subsequently, I dedicate this to her and all my friends. I hope that it inspires you or makes you think, and that you enjoy it.

What Stares Back

2007-11-04T18:14:06-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 277, Reviews: 5 Updated: 11-4-07, Published: 11-4-07
Status: Complete

A poem whose original draft I was not satisfied with. I think it's okay, more political and social commentary then poetry. Feel free to let me know what you think and as always I hope you enjoy it and thank you for your time and support.

Shadow of the Golden City

2007-09-17T19:53:37-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 270, Reviews: 6 Updated: 9-17-07, Published: 9-17-07
Status: Complete

I believe this to be my best poem I have written so far. It came clearer than perhaps any other I have written. I hope that it moves you as it has moved me, and that you feel what I feel. Enjoy and thank you always dear friends.

Reflected Rainbows

2007-09-06T01:20:53-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 163, Reviews: 6 Updated: 9-6-07, Published: 9-6-07
Status: Complete

No excuses. You who linger here and read my work know me. Computer problems and laziness. Also my muse is as a certain Bioshock character would put it: 'a fickle bitch with a short attention span.' So I hope you enjoy this latest piece. Love to you all.

Will There Be?

2007-07-09T03:01:56-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 257, Reviews: 4 Updated: 7-9-07, Published: 7-9-07
Status: Complete

Been a while since I have posted a poem. Lots of bits and pieces to share, give me time and I will give you the pieces of my heart dear friends, thank you for the patience. This poem is for my Rose, long may her scent linger in the garden of my heart.

Eyes Filled With Shadow

2007-04-16T23:25:34-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 220, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-16-07, Published: 4-16-07
Status: Complete

A piece dedicated to a close friend of mine, who has been very badly hurt by someone. This piece is directed towards the person who hurt my friend. It is a work wrought in flames, smoke, shadow, and pain. I hope you all like it.

The Ocean of Glass

2007-04-08T01:41:47-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 549, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-8-07, Published: 4-8-07
Status: Complete

A piece inspired by and dedicated to Sarcastic Presence. I thought of it while reading her story A Field of Broken Glass. If you don't like the word glass, don't read this poem. XD I kid! It's an interesting piece, perhaps a bit simple. Hope you like it!

Shame, Sapphires, and Dreams

2007-04-08T01:37:19-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 241, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-8-07, Published: 4-8-07
Status: Complete

A poem about purpose, passion, finding meaning, and making my voice heard. A tasty, heartfelt, powerful poem. It's about what it means for me to pursue my dreams, my goals. To be heard, to be known. I hope it leaves an impression.

Out of Tune

2007-04-08T01:30:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 176, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-8-07, Published: 4-8-07
Status: Complete

A poem written for a friend who has lapsed into immaturity. A melody of sadness and harmony lost. I have a surprise for you all today, and that's me uploading an unheard of 3 poems at once. Happy Easter and hope you enjoy them!

Where Dreams Go To Die

2007-04-05T13:33:30-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 175, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-5-07, Published: 4-5-07
Status: Complete

A piece inspired by VAST 's Land of Shame from the CD Music For People, I can hear, I can hear, I can hear a dying dream. I think it came out nicely. I got a couple new styled pieces coming out for you my friends. I truly hope that you enjoy this.

With Sad Eyes

2007-03-22T23:07:06-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 240, Reviews: 7 Updated: 3-22-07, Published: 3-22-07
Status: Complete

An observation on the fine art of selfdestruction. It started off with a vague spokenword feel. Not quite sure where it went from there. Seems more of a thinking piece than an emotional one, feel free to let me know how it hits you.

An Offering of Friendship

2007-03-13T02:17:28-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 81, Reviews: 5 Updated: 3-13-07, Published: 3-13-07
Status: Complete

The outpouring of support and reviews I have received has inspired me to write another poem for you my friends, acquaintences, and fans. You are dear to my heart, your support lifts me up and helps me strive to move forward. Thank you all so much...

Reviews and the Art of Poetry

2007-03-12T03:04:39-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Essay
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 512, Reviews: 12 Updated: 3-12-07, Published: 3-12-07
Status: Complete

Basically, my response to some unsatisfactory reviews I have received lately. And if you aren't interested in that, it is a general obsevation on how to review work more effectively.

The Siren's Song

2007-03-12T02:37:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 377, Reviews: 5 Updated: 3-12-07, Published: 3-12-07
Status: Complete

I'm going through a bit of a change here folks. Another step up it seems. The concepts my poetry is addressing are becoming too complex for simple, firstdraft poems. It's going to take some stylistic flexing and excercizing to get these new poems out.

Light Cast As Shadow

2007-03-12T01:12:20-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 120, Reviews: 3 Updated: 3-12-07, Published: 3-12-07
Status: Complete

A poem inspired by the line Summer don't know me no more in the Gorillaz song El Manana. It was an interesting concept so I decided to flush it out. Purposefully devoid of emotion, let me know if it works. As always, thanks for the reviews and support!

Turning Inward

2007-03-06T00:07:36-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 461, Reviews: 4 Updated: 3-6-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: Complete

A bit of a personal, observational piece. Less than 10 of my poems have ever taken as long as this one did to write and revise. A rare occurance. But it was necessary to refine what this one says. I hope you agree with me it was worth the extra time :

An Essay To The World

2007-02-22T12:40:56-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Essay
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,028, Reviews: 6 Updated: 2-22-07, Published: 2-22-07
Status: Complete

I wrote this last night around 2:00am. I saw Letters From Iwo Jima last night and it got me thinking about what it means to be Japanese, what it means to be proud of your nation. And subsequently, it made me wonder about what it means to be an American.

If I should ever lay you down

2007-02-15T23:36:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 326, Reviews: 3 Updated: 2-15-07, Published: 2-15-07
Status: Complete

Inspired by thoughts of laying my childhood dog to rest last year. Thoughts that resonate as we bring a new puppy into the house. This is for all those who I love, friends, family, all of you. I hope that you enjoy it and that it touches your heart.

Brushstroke

2007-02-14T23:07:40-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 200, Reviews: 8 Updated: 2-14-07, Published: 2-14-07
Status: Complete

I love this poem and I hope that you do too. It's a very poigniant and an expression of my self. It's been a feeling that I have been trying to express for some time now. And I expressed it here!

Obscura

2007-02-11T16:42:00-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 4 Updated: 2-11-07, Published: 2-11-07
Status: Complete

Didn't know quite what to title this one, but obscura fits. It's an interesting piece, different from my normal work. I hope that you all enjoy it. And thanks for all the encouragement!

Free Will

2007-01-25T02:03:48-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 263, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-25-07, Published: 1-25-07
Status: Complete

Something that I, as a poet, refer to as the secret sorrow of God. Reviews are always welcome, feedback as well. Email me too if you wish. Thanks for your time.

Ever Fading

2006-12-11T00:12:17-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 6 Updated: 12-11-06, Published: 12-11-06
Status: Complete

A little poem to start getting the juices flowing again. I am reviewing lots of little snippets of my work from recent months. Would love to hear from all of you. Hope you enjoy it, short but sweet with a dash of melancholy.

Ache

2006-11-02T03:56:15-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 89, Reviews: 6 Updated: 11-2-06, Published: 11-2-06
Status: Complete

An expression of pain

I Nailed My Heart to a Cross

2006-11-02T03:54:50-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 356, Reviews: 2 Updated: 11-2-06, Published: 11-2-06
Status: In-Progress

An expression of torment, profound but perhaps unfinished.

And the Clouds Turned White

2006-10-17T16:03:59-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 308, Reviews: 3 Updated: 10-17-06, Published: 10-17-06
Status: Complete

A poem very divergent from my normal, darker work. It is an interesting piece dealing with hope and change. I liked it, and I hope that you do too. As always, thanks for stopping by.

This Dark Inside of Me

2006-09-21T03:26:03-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 231, Reviews: 6 Updated: 9-21-06, Published: 9-21-06
Status: Complete

I submit to you reluctantly a painful piece of my heart. Diseased with hurt and anger. The title is taken from and a reference to a lyric from the song "Animal I have Become" by Three Days Grace. It was a necessary expression. Thank you to all my loyal re

The Strength of Silence

2006-09-15T21:49:54-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 218, Reviews: 3 Updated: 9-15-06, Published: 9-15-06
Status: Complete

An interesting poem, Very different from my normal work insomuchas it is less... well... dark and tormented I suppose. But interesting. I like it and I truly hope you do too!

Moving On

2006-09-04T23:57:22-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 153, Reviews: 2 Updated: 9-4-06, Published: 9-4-06
Status: Complete

A poem summarizing what I am feeling at the moment, as well as a lot of what I have been through recently. I like this one and I hope you do too. Enjoy and thank you for reading.

My Rose

2006-09-04T23:55:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 194, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-4-06, Published: 9-4-06
Status: Complete

An interesting and powerful piece that I dedicate to my beloved one. Apologies for the lapse in uploads recently, had to find the right inspiration.

An Orphan's Eulogy

2006-07-14T10:21:15-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 214, Reviews: 5 Updated: 7-14-06, Published: 7-14-06
Status: Complete

A very dark piece, morose, and filled with despair. What is the future of makind? "Our ancestor's tombs reflect our children's future" Enjoy and if you can think of better ideas for the name please e-mail them to me. Thank you and enjoy.

Let the Lies Fall

2006-07-11T08:55:42-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 164, Reviews: 9 Updated: 7-11-06, Published: 7-11-06
Status: Complete

An document inspired by fellow poets I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I do. More rhyming then you've seen from me in a while :p

Thank You

2006-07-07T00:05:54-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Essay
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 184, Reviews: 5 Updated: 7-7-06, Published: 7-7-06
Status: Complete

This is a simple letter of thanks to all of my friends and fans here on FPC. I hope that it speaks for itself. I just wanted to thank you all. Everyone means so much to me. If you ever need anything you know where to find me

Amidst Darkness

2006-06-28T23:59:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 185, Reviews: 5 Updated: 6-28-06, Published: 6-28-06
Status: Complete

Not my best work I feel, but I loved the opening lines of this piece. More of a philosophical exploration of a similar theme to some of my other pieces. I have to keep giving my friends here something to read.

Nightfall of the Soul

2006-06-24T20:57:26-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 323, Reviews: 5 Updated: 6-24-06, Published: 6-24-06
Status: Complete

Despir over a terrible year that has not gotten better, pain and turmoil. This as always is my heart, my soul, poured out for you to read. I hope that it is felt more then read.

Our Generation's Great War

2006-05-09T16:59:12-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 256, Reviews: 14 Updated: 5-9-06, Published: 5-9-06
Status: Complete

Not what you expect

The Death of Truth

2006-05-07T22:44:03-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 71, Reviews: 8 Updated: 5-7-06, Published: 5-7-06
Status: Complete

More abstract then my normal work, and perhaps more layered. An interesting experimental write. I like the ending. Hope you do too. Enjoy.

Starlight

2006-05-07T11:52:09-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 152, Reviews: 5 Updated: 5-7-06, Published: 5-7-06
Status: Complete

Death and loss. Light and night. Cold darkness and fading light. A different kind of write for me, interested in hearing what you think. This piece explains how death and loss feels in a unique way. Sometimes memories of loved ones linger on.

His Silent Goodbye

2006-04-30T00:03:36-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 304, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-30-06, Published: 4-30-06
Status: Complete

We had to put Rocket, our dog to sleep the other day. This year has just not gone well. I truly hope that it was a peaceful death and that we did all we could for him. He gave us so much happiness. The house seems so much emptier now, the backyard too.

Reaching for Sunlight

2006-04-12T11:46:57-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 210, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-12-06, Published: 4-12-06
Status: Complete

Ahhhh emotion. You all seemed to enjoy the new style but not as much as my normal work. So here we go. You can tell the difference. And that's why I love you my FPC friends. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. You make my day, I hope this br

Waiting

2006-04-04T17:31:03-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 167, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-4-06, Published: 4-4-06
Status: Complete

Okay, so I'll try writing something a little different I say to myself. And low and behold it comes out okay. It's very interesting. I think it stands up okay. Feel free to let me know what you think.

Hourglass

2006-04-01T22:04:14-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 272, Reviews: 14 Updated: 4-1-06, Published: 4-1-06
Status: Complete

More philosophical exploration through poetry then anything else. I am pleased with it. Short but to the point and perhaps not as emotional as my latest work, but definitely thought-provoking. This goes out to all my new fans and old friends. Enjoy.

Tin Soldier

2006-03-26T20:42:17-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 9 Updated: 3-26-06, Published: 3-26-06
Status: Complete

The Tin Soldier in the corner. What does he remember? An emotional write, just flowed out. It hurt, but I hope that it makes you feel... something. Dedicated to all my viewers, fans, and all poets and artists everywhere. Thank you.

A Teardrop, A Thought

2006-03-24T14:22:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 299, Reviews: 10 Updated: 3-24-06, Published: 3-24-06
Status: Complete

An interesting combination of thoughts as usual. I just felt like expressing myself really. Might need some tweaking later. But still, I hope you enjoy it. The beauty of poetry is the beauty of all art, self-expression.

Temple of Love

2006-03-20T00:37:36-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 418, Reviews: 6 Updated: 3-20-06, Published: 3-20-06
Status: Complete

This is my pain, my story of love, my tragic love story. Forgive the cliches, I tried to limit them. This is a tale of what was lost as best I could muster it. It is my pain and sorrow I share with you, not a poem.

Of Fools and Failures

2006-03-17T00:27:51-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 327, Reviews: 5 Updated: 3-17-06, Published: 3-17-06
Status: Complete

The hardest thing anyone can ever do is love someone who will betray them, who betrays themself. Or perhaps it is not that, but dealing with that betrayal which is the most difficult thing of all

Dust of Bones

2006-02-19T00:20:46-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 134, Reviews: 15 Updated: 2-19-06, Published: 2-19-06
Status: Complete

Meh. I felt like writing something. I hope you all enjoy it, because I didn't want you to wait too long for my next piece

Empty Echoes

2006-01-26T20:58:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 196, Reviews: 9 Updated: 1-26-06, Published: 1-26-06
Status: Complete

Deeply personal and introspective write. Experimented with punctuation. Let me know how it feels, and what moves you.

City of Memory

2006-01-24T21:34:57-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 276, Reviews: 9 Updated: 1-24-06, Published: 1-24-06
Status: Complete

I put my heart into this one. I carries layered meanings. Just let me know what you think. Thank you for your time.

Shell of a Tear

2006-01-13T00:15:45-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 147, Reviews: 9 Updated: 1-13-06, Published: 1-13-06
Status: Complete

A poem detailing that first time you realize that you have lost childhood innocence. That first time you realise you lost something. The beginnings of adulthood.

Veil of Silence

2006-01-02T19:15:45-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 75, Reviews: 8 Updated: 1-2-06, Published: 1-2-06
Status: Complete

For the third year in a row, the third January in a row, one of my grandparents has died. None left to be taken next year.

Mirror of Shadows

2006-01-01T20:47:13-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Horror/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 233, Reviews: 7 Updated: 1-1-06, Published: 1-1-06
Status: Complete

This is a dedication poem to a friend of mine on fictionpress Hate In The Form Of Passion. It's a dark stream of consciousness poem with a morbid twist that she enjoyed so much I will post it without revision. Best read after a scary movie or very late in

Thought Ocean

2005-12-22T22:08:21-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 84, Reviews: 4 Updated: 12-22-05, Published: 12-22-05
Status: Complete

Another of my poems combining philosophical inspiration and poetry. It combines to create a nice little thought-provoking piece I feel.

In Silence and Solitude and Suffering

2005-12-08T13:32:53-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 167, Reviews: 5 Updated: 12-8-05, Published: 12-8-05
Status: Complete

An experiment at a dialogue poem. Sorry I have stopped the weekly flow of poetry, the challenge at that website failed and no longer serves its purpose so I'm back on my own steem. Thank you for your encouragement. I hope you enjoy this.

The Cold Question

2005-11-17T01:39:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 115, Reviews: 7 Updated: 11-17-05, Published: 11-17-05
Status: Complete

"I wonder if the stars are made of glass." Turns out the weekly challenge failed. I'm back to my own inspiration. Hence the delay. ) Sorry about that everyone. And now, here's a little late night poetry snack for you. Musings on existance. Enjoy

Trapped Within Tears

2005-07-14T00:34:01-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 207, Reviews: 17 Updated: 7-14-05, Published: 7-14-05
Status: Complete

I am proud of this one. I put more thought into it than my normal work. Inspired by a mix of emotion, Demon Hunter, and Edgar Allen Poe this piece has the feel of a heavy metal piece, at least to me. But vivd deep imagery and symbols abound. Hope you enjo

Strange Communion

2005-04-29T00:17:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 394, Reviews: 13 Updated: 4-29-05, Published: 4-29-05
Status: Complete

An interesting piece. I hope it doesn't disappoint you. I combined several thoughts and feelings into this one. It has more of a positive twist than my normal work.

Dust in the Shadows

2005-04-27T01:14:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 231, Reviews: 18 Updated: 4-27-05, Published: 4-27-05
Status: Complete

Goes out to all my loyal fans and all the unrecognized geniuses. I hope that this piece voices some frustrations you all have. Just getting the feeling out. Thanks to all my friends and fans here I don't often feel this way.

Skeleton House

2005-04-16T15:33:59-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Family
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 513, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-16-05, Published: 4-16-05
Status: Complete

You will probably be seeing poems with more varied subject matter from me in the future. Each week there is a poetry challenge that I will enter and the poems will end up here too. This one is about returning to your childhood home after running away. It'

Freedom Entombed in Silence

2005-04-08T12:49:23-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 226, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-8-05, Published: 4-8-05
Status: Complete

A poem about Winter. Nothing all that special. But a good relaxing piece overall. Not at morbid as my normal pieces. I feel that it is rather soothing

The Season of Despair

2005-04-08T12:20:39-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 451, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-8-05, Published: 4-8-05
Status: Complete

I sort of remastered on of my earlier favorite poems, "Face Full of Pain." I took the original poem and added another layer onto it. I very much enjoyed editing it and I think it came out nicely. I entered this into a challege on poetsanctuary.proboards23

Rawness of Being

2005-04-03T00:30:53-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 252, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-3-05, Published: 4-3-05
Status: Complete

Disgust at the world. This goes out to Deidra! She inspired me to try and reclaim the emotional punch in my work. This is about the death of the soul, looking out into a dying world. I liked it. It's vivid and in your face.

Your Glass Prison

2005-04-01T15:43:25-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 561, Reviews: 14 Updated: 4-1-05, Published: 4-1-05
Status: Complete

This is about how so many people are afraid of questioning their beliefs or how they view the world. They have one piece of the cosmic puzzle and try to dictate how the world should work. This is for all those out there who are afraid to open their eyes.

Celestial Souls

2005-03-24T02:36:12-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 505, Reviews: 8 Updated: 3-24-05, Published: 3-24-05
Status: Complete

A combination of introspection and observation. Looking at how people matter even if their souls don't shine brightly. Interesting and a little long winded. I think it's worth the read, hope you do too.

Naani Poems

2005-03-09T00:35:41-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 6, Words: 103, Reviews: 19 Updated: 3-9-05, Published: 3-9-05
Status: Complete

Naani - One of India's most popular Telugu poems. Naani means an expression of one and all. It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is subject specific. Generally it depends upon human relations and current stateme

Penniless Existance

2005-03-07T14:58:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 647, Reviews: 11 Updated: 3-7-05, Published: 3-7-05
Status: Complete

This goes out to Kel, Julia, Whips and Chains. All the names mean the same thing, nothing. She finally decided she wanted to push me again. Well you know what? She got what she had coming

Grace Departing

2005-03-04T22:00:39-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 285, Reviews: 8 Updated: 3-4-05, Published: 3-4-05
Status: Complete

Inspired by a moment in the anime Wolf's Rain in which Blue watches Pops die. Don't underestimate this one folks, I think it functions on a couple of levels. Enjoy!

Thanatos the Teacher

2005-03-02T14:41:43-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 353, Reviews: 3 Updated: 3-2-05, Published: 3-2-05
Status: Complete

An entry for a poet sanctuary weekly contest about conversations with death. I decided to shoot for an insightful and original piece. As always, feel free to let me know how I did and I'll return the favor.

Distant Fellowship

2005-02-19T00:26:11-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 127, Reviews: 11 Updated: 2-19-05, Published: 2-19-05
Status: Complete

A poem about long distance friendship for a buddy of mine named Ai. This is a request that she enjoyed very much, I hope you do too.

Her Star

2005-02-19T00:08:49-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 180, Reviews: 6 Updated: 2-19-05, Published: 2-19-05
Status: Complete

Her Star, Our Love. This one goes out to my Liebling, my love, my darling. You know who you are.

Maybe More than a Moth

2005-02-18T23:52:18-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 257, Reviews: 6 Updated: 2-18-05, Published: 2-18-05
Status: Complete

Sometimes you can't express your feelings properly. These I had to get out or they would eat me alive. I think it's an elegant interpretation of a crappy situation, but it's nothing fancy.

Between Genius and Insanity

2005-01-05T03:05:48-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 14 Updated: 1-5-05, Published: 1-5-05
Status: Complete

I really enjoyed writing this one. It is like it sounds and I wrote it at 4:00am. I think it's fun, I hope you have fun reading it. ENjoy!

Truth

2004-11-26T22:23:23-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 238, Reviews: 15 Updated: 11-26-04, Published: 11-26-04
Status: Complete

Nice. I really liked this one. It sums up a lot of rather deep thoughts I have been having lately. Introspective to say the least.

My Poultice

2004-11-05T20:35:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 113, Reviews: 15 Updated: 11-5-04, Published: 11-5-04
Status: Complete

Interesting piece I thought up on the way home from school. Thought of stitching a heart back together with ink.

That Mournful Lightness of Being

2004-10-27T07:05:21-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 279, Reviews: 8 Updated: 10-27-04, Published: 10-27-04
Status: Complete

A poem describing an aspect of who I am. Written for a poetry challenge on The Winter Moon.

Dimming Light, Dimming Life

2004-10-27T07:02:32-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 144, Reviews: 5 Updated: 10-27-04, Published: 10-27-04
Status: Complete

One of my darkest and most morbid pieces yet. A disturbing alikening of the mind to the state of disarray which animal hoarding begets.

Forest of Despair

2004-10-27T03:59:38-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 257, Reviews: 7 Updated: 10-27-04, Published: 10-27-04
Status: Complete

This one goes out to Hawke. It is a reflection of difficulties I am experiencing in my life right now and it references how I helped her through her rough times and how she wishes she could help me.

Excerpts From Reality

2004-10-21T16:08:52-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 26, Words: 3,708, Reviews: 5 Updated: 10-21-04, Published: 10-7-04
Status: Complete

Cut straight from the boards of the TPS Circle of Darkness, in the Darkness Forum. A poetic discussion(s) on Darkness and Light. Very interesting, very long, but worth the read I think.

Face Full of Pain

2004-10-17T13:48:50-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 235, Reviews: 14 Updated: 10-17-04, Published: 10-17-04
Status: Complete

An interesting poem. It combines how I view pain as part of my life with an attempt to descibe the emotion itself. A bit different and very dark. Let me know whether or not I should leave it on this site.

Just a Scratch

2004-10-16T18:28:15-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 141, Reviews: 13 Updated: 10-16-04, Published: 10-16-04
Status: Complete

This is a painful piece, just for me. It's not good so don't read it unless you really want to.

Eyes Unclouded

2004-09-27T21:23:08-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 248, Reviews: 7 Updated: 9-27-04, Published: 9-27-04
Status: Complete

An interesting piece. I like how it flows and it's a new experimentation in style for me. I hope you enjoy it.

As Long As I Have You

2004-09-27T02:04:08-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 277, Reviews: 11 Updated: 9-27-04, Published: 9-27-04
Status: Complete

This is for my girlfriend, my darling one. It is a combination of two or more poems that I fused together and as such is rather strange stylistically. She seemed to like it though...

My Storm

2004-09-25T14:49:11-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 259, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-25-04, Published: 9-25-04
Status: Complete

I wrote this in reply to a response I got to one of my pieces on the "Darkness" Forum of the Poet Sanctuary. Another poem I got a little emotional over.

Burn It

2004-09-20T20:45:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 148, Reviews: 8 Updated: 9-20-04, Published: 9-20-04
Status: Complete

A bit abstract. A bit painful. A bit original.

Fallen Angel

2004-09-16T11:22:15-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 333, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-16-04, Published: 9-16-04
Status: Complete

To Kel. I'm sorry it's not a happy poem.

My Angel

2004-09-16T10:46:51-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 165, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-16-04, Published: 9-16-04
Status: Complete

Sigh I have to really work on these love poems to get them to come out right. My last one disappointed me. I think this one's better, but let me know what you think.

Complete Me

2004-09-15T12:08:12-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 141, Reviews: 5 Updated: 9-15-04, Published: 9-15-04
Status: Complete

Gah! It feels so decidedly odd writing love poems. I just hope this one is decent. It's got a lot of feeling but I don't know if you all will like it. Hope you are doing well!

Daddy

2004-09-10T06:54:25-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 255, Reviews: 17 Updated: 9-10-04, Published: 9-10-04
Status: Complete

Got pretty emotional writing this, it turned into something of a prayer. But even if you are not religious I urge you to read this and tell me what you think. It really is worth looking at I think.

Drowning in Sin

2004-09-10T06:37:09-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 115, Reviews: 6 Updated: 9-10-04, Published: 9-10-04
Status: Complete

A very morbid piece inspired by self-loathing. Rather original idea though, even though the notion of self-destruction seems to have become cliche. As usual, expect something a little different.

Embers

2004-09-06T18:42:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 81, Reviews: 7 Updated: 9-6-04, Published: 9-6-04
Status: Complete

Every now and then old feelings well up. This is rather simplistic and concise as far as my poems go. A simple, worthy idea I think that I backed with a decent poem. Inspired by Kel.

Butterfly Kisses

2004-08-28T21:38:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 162, Reviews: 14 Updated: 8-28-04, Published: 8-28-04
Status: Complete

This is for Hawke. She's called Fiontari on this site and I love her. This was inspired by my relationship with her.

Of Darkness and Light

2004-08-22T17:26:20-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Spiritual/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 174, Reviews: 5 Updated: 8-22-04, Published: 8-22-04
Status: Complete

Tired of these "useless prayers" type poems on this one message board, I wrote this. I combined a couple of concepts in it and I think it stands up fairly well.

Twisted

2004-08-16T13:46:38-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 5 Updated: 8-16-04, Published: 8-16-04
Status: Complete

This was a requested poem. I am dedicating it to the young lady who requested it. She has had bad experiences with her brother and wishes to remain anonymous. I hope it does her story justice.

Renew

2004-08-11T22:41:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 105, Reviews: 15 Updated: 8-11-04, Published: 8-11-04
Status: Complete

Been listening to a lot of hard core Christian rock and metal lately. Wanted to form a poem/song around that. It's probably crap but oh well. Check it out if you dare

Embracing Melancholy

2004-08-11T22:31:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 8 Updated: 8-11-04, Published: 8-11-04
Status: Complete

I'm proud of this one. I think I might have actually done a concept justice. Inspired by the song "Infected" by Demon Hunter. Don't ask. This goes out to everyone on fictionpress, all my fans. God bless you all.

Stickers

2004-08-09T20:01:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 188, Reviews: 9 Updated: 8-9-04, Published: 8-9-04
Status: Complete

Very, very cool poem I came up with. I am so much more pleased with this than with my last piece. Shorter and more powerful. Very cool, I hope you like it as much as I do!

Building Burning Bridges

2004-08-09T19:33:40-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Drama
Chapters: 2, Words: 652, Reviews: 6 Updated: 8-9-04, Published: 8-9-04
Status: Complete

This goes out to Aisha. I tried to make it like a song, but I'm not really sure what I did with it. Just let it flow out, then restructured it for deeper meaning. Hopefully it worked. Let me know what you think. Enjoy.

At the Edge of Sight

2004-07-28T21:03:00-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 161, Reviews: 6 Updated: 7-28-04, Published: 7-28-04
Status: Complete

Just some musings I've had that I pooled together into a poem it's more prose really, but I hope you enjoy it. It's intended to make you think, so let me know if it works.

Toll

2004-07-27T18:41:39-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 170, Reviews: 10 Updated: 7-27-04, Published: 7-27-04
Status: Complete

Love can take its toll. Been a while since I posted. I have an interesting mix of ideas here. I especially like the end. It doesn't suck. Two allusions to songs. Goes out to Kel. Enjoy and write on my friends and fellow poets.

One Day

2004-06-15T13:36:04-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Spiritual/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 172, Reviews: 11 Updated: 6-15-04, Published: 6-15-04
Status: Complete

I wrote this for all those I care about who have yet to accept the Lord Jesus as their personal savior. More than that, I write it for everyone who has yet to accept him. I wish everyone could be saved. But alas, free will.

Sadness Lost

2004-06-10T01:23:01-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 75, Reviews: 9 Updated: 6-10-04, Published: 6-10-04
Status: Complete

Inspired, oddly enough, by the movie "Big Fish." But don't let that fool you, I tried to channel a lot of emotion with this piece. Tried some new ideas out, like shortness Oo. I hope that you enjoy it.

Her Wall

2004-06-03T09:51:52-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 193, Reviews: 12 Updated: 6-3-04, Published: 6-3-04
Status: Complete

This goes out to Hawke and Sabb. Tried to blend frustration with trying to help people who hurt themselves with a realistic, poetic vision of how they keep on hurting themselves. Open to interpretation. Tell me what you think.

Philosophical Moment

2004-05-31T22:48:18-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 90, Reviews: 9 Updated: 5-31-04, Published: 5-31-04
Status: Complete

Something I said to my friend Hawke once. It sounds really good. Had it as an essay, changed it. It's prose more or less I should write a poem about this sometime. Enjoy and let me know what you think.

My Emotions and Me

2004-05-31T18:00:07-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 123, Reviews: 7 Updated: 5-31-04, Published: 5-31-04
Status: Complete

An interesting insight into how I deal with emotions inspired by Diviner's poem "Emotions" that has some truly profound insights. Anyways I kind of like how this came out. Enjoy.

Lost It

2004-05-31T02:23:19-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Supernatural/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 35, Reviews: 11 Updated: 5-31-04, Published: 5-31-04
Status: Complete

Oo It is weird. Read it and let me know if you think it's even worth having up here. Be honest now, I wrote it in a couple minutes at 3 in the morning.

Eulogy to the Blind

2004-05-31T02:04:21-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 227, Reviews: 8 Updated: 5-31-04, Published: 5-31-04
Status: Complete

Not one of my best pieces. Truly more of an evaluation of the thought processes leading to suicide. No doubt I will at some point come back and make this actually Poetic. For now, I think it holds up all right.

Transparency

2004-05-27T19:03:00-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 106, Reviews: 8 Updated: 5-27-04, Published: 5-27-04
Status: Complete

Interesting imagery. This is more of me just sharing a feeling than a poem. It could be better, I like Statue more.

Statue

2004-05-26T22:43:07-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 74, Reviews: 13 Updated: 5-26-04, Published: 5-26-04
Status: Complete

This is an interesting image I came upon. I'm trying to be more concise, shorter, and more focused in my poetry. Let me know how this piece strikes you. Enjoy.

Poetry

2004-05-18T02:33:30-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 47, Reviews: 10 Updated: 5-18-04, Published: 5-18-04
Status: Complete

This one is dedicated to Christine Redman-Waldeyer. It's not one of my best pieces, but I think that it just fits together well enough that I can actually keep it short. In the future, I hope to get around to writing shorter pieces, using my best lines.

I Lost Myself Following You

2004-05-15T09:22:58-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 234, Reviews: 18 Updated: 5-15-04, Published: 5-15-04
Status: Complete

This one goes out to Melissa Hernandez. I wrote this poem for her, so I deditcate it to her. It's a mix of a general emotion poem with a poem about her unique experience. Enjoy.

The River

2004-05-13T17:31:07-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 170, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-13-04, Published: 5-13-04
Status: Complete

Saw the ending to "A River Runs Through It" today in my english class. Such a powerful ending to an excellent movie. It moved me so much that I wanted to write a poem about the ending lines to it. I mixed in some philisophy. Enjoy and review if you wish.

The Travesty of Inaction

2004-05-12T03:36:33-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 372, Reviews: 8 Updated: 5-12-04, Published: 5-12-04
Status: Complete

This world is a travesty of what it could be. This peom was inspired by "Pure Sin" by the Prince of Mirkwood. That and "Lost in the Corner" by Echo Despise. I dedicate this to all those people who are lost, who no one stands up for, who suffer needlessly.

Human

2004-05-09T15:56:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 27, Reviews: 12 Updated: 5-9-04, Published: 5-9-04
Status: Complete

Perhaps I will make it longer later. This is just a unnaturally short poem about people. Not much to look at, but I like it.

Something Amiss

2004-05-09T15:55:17-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 104, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-9-04, Published: 5-9-04
Status: Complete

More of an experiment than a legitamate poem or even a song. Just trying something new. The first stanza I really like, but I kind of built the rest around it.

Where I Put my Heart

2004-05-04T19:30:11-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 224, Reviews: 13 Updated: 5-4-04, Published: 5-4-04
Status: Complete

A sort of follow up poem to "Evening Ponderings." Just to show how life doesn't just let you forget things, they linger. In any case it's not quite as good as "Ponderings" but I like it nonetheless. Enjoy.

Evening Ponderings

2004-05-03T17:08:50-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Tragedy
Chapters: 2, Words: 560, Reviews: 21 Updated: 5-3-04, Published: 5-3-04
Status: Complete

Oo One of my favorite pieces that I have written. I really like this one, a lot. It sums up a lot of how I feel, and it means I can begin to move on. Morning Ponderings is the same poem with a sunrise instead of a sunset. Also for Kel.

Awash In Pain

2004-05-02T22:44:36-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 277, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-2-04, Published: 5-2-04
Status: Complete

Getting used to pain? More like trying to numb it... Well pain remains. Just a poem expressing my feelings. Not my best work. Thanks Sabb, I am feeling better, just not fully yet. This also goes out to Kel. Includes a few changes and an explanation.

No Excuse

2004-05-02T12:23:19-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 245, Reviews: 10 Updated: 5-2-04, Published: 5-2-04
Status: Complete

Trying to explain how we can let our blindness destroy someone else's world. Not very good, but maybe it gets the message across. Who knows?

Nothing

2004-05-02T01:49:52-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 468, Reviews: 15 Updated: 5-2-04, Published: 5-2-04
Status: In-Progress

For the lie the was Kel and her feelings for me. An ode of self-loathing inspired by a poisonous relationship with a summarily unsavory, selfish, and ignorant person.

Lost Inside Melancholy

2004-05-01T22:04:26-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 451, Reviews: 13 Updated: 5-1-04, Published: 5-1-04
Status: Complete

A poem about feelings of unworthiness and despair when faced with someone so beautiful who loves you. In story-poem form Oo. Oh dang!

Diabolical Alteration

2004-05-01T14:29:45-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 199, Reviews: 10 Updated: 5-1-04, Published: 5-1-04
Status: Complete

A poem about how evil can take hold of us. Metaphorically alikened to a heart attack, I am trying to have a more professional stlye. I enjoyed writing it, so I hope that you enjoy reading it. Let me know what you think.

Horizon

2004-04-29T21:47:39-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 227, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-29-04, Published: 4-29-04
Status: Complete

The horizon between Void and Fulfillment. This is what happends when I remake a poem, specifically "Void's Lamentation." It wasn't poetic enough! So now it all rhymes and has imagery. X( Blasted emotions!

Void's Lamentation

2004-04-29T21:11:49-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 260, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-29-04, Published: 4-29-04
Status: Complete

A void inside, you try to say that you love them but you don't, you can't. You have hurt them so badly and there is nothing you can do to make it better. Not that good, but it gets the point across.

If Only

2004-04-27T21:14:41-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 255, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-27-04, Published: 4-27-04
Status: Complete

If only there was more light in the world...

Light Inside

2004-04-27T02:18:21-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 105, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-27-04, Published: 4-27-04
Status: Complete

This is about how just a little sunshine let into our soul can change how we see things and how we feel. Not your average, stereotypical light and dark contrast poem. I like to think I got a little fancy

Disgust

2004-04-25T17:39:35-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 221, Reviews: 12 Updated: 4-25-04, Published: 4-25-04
Status: Complete

What happends when we sin against ourselves. I used a different style for this poem. It is sans the normal abundance of commas and uses capitalization to emphasize the speaker's feelings towards himself.

Memories

2004-04-23T14:52:14-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 503, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-23-04, Published: 4-23-04
Status: Complete

This is for a very special friend and a fellow writer here on fiction press. It is a combination of things, but mostly is a tribute to her relationship with her brothers and to family in general. I think it's pretty good.

Shards of Truth

2004-04-22T19:05:50-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 305, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-22-04, Published: 4-22-04
Status: Complete

Grains of Truth cloaked in Darkness and Lies shine all around us. This poem deals with how we should avoid these. These grains can be cults, people, even ideals. This goes out to Liz and Ryan. Oo Whoa, it's... uplifting.

Heart's Blood

2004-04-21T19:39:38-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 92, Reviews: 15 Updated: 4-21-04, Published: 4-21-04
Status: Complete

Heart's Blood, Turned to Mud, In My Hands. - This poem is about losing something, about pain, about failure. I think that it is rather good, let me know what you think. Enjoy...

Between Life and Sound

2004-04-21T01:11:38-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-21-04, Published: 4-21-04
Status: Complete

A song about how music is awesome. Melodies are like water to me. Not my best recent work, but I think it's pretty good regardless.

My Strife, My Life

2004-04-20T01:48:02-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 265, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-20-04, Published: 4-20-04
Status: Complete

A battle we all have, a battle with ourselves and our pain. This goes out to all of those suffering people out there. I view this as a moving piece and recommend it highly. Please, let me know how you feel.

Fear

2004-04-19T21:43:28-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Suspense/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 190, Reviews: 10 Updated: 4-19-04, Published: 4-19-04
Status: Complete

I wrote this both as a general emotion piece and also as a work based off of the deliciously evil Andre Linoge from Stephen King's "Storm of the Century."

Lackadaisical and Humorless

2004-04-18T10:16:47-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 159, Reviews: 15 Updated: 4-18-04, Published: 4-18-04
Status: Complete

This one is dedicated to Ryan, because he sounds smart and I wanted to mimic his style in my own way and sound smart too. So :p

Impass of the Mind

2004-04-17T16:52:25-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 96, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-17-04, Published: 4-17-04
Status: Complete

I think it's pretty good myself, certainly not as cool as some of my newer work, but it has a special quality to it.

Metal Melody

2004-04-17T16:15:04-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 151, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-17-04, Published: 4-17-04
Status: Complete

Not quite sure if I did the song in my soul justice, but here's something a little different. I hope that you enjoy it! Probably not that good, so this one is inofficially just for me :p

Knowing Someone

2004-04-17T13:26:19-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 54, Reviews: 10 Updated: 4-17-04, Published: 4-17-04
Status: Complete

Just a short poem with a pleasent theme. About family and friends and Knowing someone. It's nothing epic, but I think it's all right.

Demon Dreaming

2004-04-16T18:18:51-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Horror/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 178, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-16-04, Published: 4-16-04
Status: Complete

A very weird dream I had in which everything kept having an after image and it was like warping through time. And then everything faded into red and I woke up.

Strange Bouts of Happiness Have I Known

2004-04-16T18:14:18-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 115, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-16-04, Published: 4-16-04
Status: Complete

Joyoues day! I actually wrote a poem in meter. Iambic pentameter to be exact. At least it's suppoed to be. In any case, I really, really, really like it. I don't know why, it just seems good all metered and rhyming... Enjoy!

Simple Melancholy

2004-04-15T21:41:26-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 127, Reviews: 16 Updated: 4-15-04, Published: 4-15-04
Status: Complete

Nothing special, just feeling worthless and sad. ;(

Dust in the Wind

2004-04-14T20:43:30-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 187, Reviews: 15 Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04
Status: Complete

A poem about those who are content to exist and forget to Live.

Guilt

2004-04-14T18:28:49-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 113, Reviews: 13 Updated: 4-14-04, Published: 4-14-04
Status: Complete

Sister Shame, Brother Blame. This is Guilt.

Upon the Wind

2004-04-13T20:45:37-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 150, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

This goes out to Hawke, my good friend. This is a vague, poetic account of how we met. The "bark" is a reference to another poem I shared with her when we met that was an accurate account of how I felt towards her.

Darkness Feeds It

2004-04-13T18:43:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Horror/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 284, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

Another experimentation in style. Only I really like how this one turned out. Very dark and morbid and creepy. More so than normal I think...

Rage

2004-04-13T16:57:04-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 166, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

They should have an anger genre. I enjoy this one, I got a little creative at the end. Hope that you enjoy it too, let me know what you think.

TuRmOiL

2004-04-13T16:36:43-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

About an incredibly intense feeling of just wanting to fly apart and take on the world. I like this one, let me know what you think. Originally entitled "ChAoS."

Seeing through Shadow

2004-04-13T15:49:43-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 175, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

I poem I wrote for my friend Hawke who struggles with seeing the good in the world. I tried to express how I see both the darkness and the light and chose not to dwell upon the darkness. Originally entitled "Sight, Light, and Shadow."

Sadness

2004-04-13T15:47:50-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 98, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

A solid work about how I feel shen I start to think about all the pain in this world. Originally entitled "The Burden of Knowing."

Desire

2004-04-13T05:50:50-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 106, Reviews: 20 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

Felt like writing something a little... unorthodox for me. It's a.. well. I need to cut back on reading love poems. This is not my usual writing style, is all I'm saying.

Remembrance of Purpose

2004-04-13T05:33:08-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 87, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

Tried to make it as open to interpretation as possible so that more people could relate to it. Although, this is what I would call a "me" poem, it is to help you, the reader, understand who I am. Review as you see fit.

Unworthy

2004-04-13T04:40:32-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 164, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-13-04, Published: 4-13-04
Status: Complete

We have all felt this way at one time or another, that feeling of not good enough. I expanded a bit on that feeling. This one goes out to Angerona, who inspired me to write this poem. I love the ending.

Midnight Melodies

2004-04-12T05:12:41-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 144, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04
Status: Complete

Wrote this as I listen to the background guitar sounds at the end of "Like a Sphinx" by Axxis. The sound was just so awesome I had to express it. Let me know how I did.

Life

2004-04-12T03:34:31-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 61, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04
Status: Complete

This one goes out to Karasu no sei. She inspired me today, reminding me of one of the most important reasons I write poetry. I write for others, so that they might see and feel what I feel. This is for all of you, everyone. Enjoy.

Sight

2004-04-12T01:48:45-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 111, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04
Status: Complete

I wonder if other people see the world the way I do... Probably not, but then that's one of the reasons I wrote this poem.

Growing Up

2004-04-12T01:43:33-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 183, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-12-04, Published: 4-12-04
Status: Complete

A poem about learning who you are. I think it came out pretty well. I've started rhyming again. Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Antithesis of Me

2004-04-11T18:25:34-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 105, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

I really liked the title, it's just one of those things that popped into my head. I wish all of it could work as well as the first three lines but shrugs that's life. Let me know what you think, please.

Language of the Soul

2004-04-11T16:02:10-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Song
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 95, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

Music. I'm not sure if it's a song or not, but that's the closest thing to music related I could see in a cursory glance. Enjoy.

Hidden Chains

2004-04-11T15:37:01-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 341, Reviews: 10 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

One of my absolute favorites. Utterly angst-ridden, but with a twist at the end. Good times.

Life's Sting

2004-04-11T14:19:39-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 50, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

Another angst-ridden poem, my favorite kind if you couldn't tell. In any case, a somewhat morbid, short, rhymed poem. Wrote it and the others on quite a troubled day.

Evil

2004-04-11T14:17:26-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 59, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

Not what I would term a deep or insightful peace, but nevertheless I think it's worth the read. I like the analogies I use here. Again, an angsty piece. Enjoy!

Empty Humanity

2004-04-11T14:16:11-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 42, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

Was kind of feeling morose when I wrote this and the other rhymed poems. Angst. I do so enjoy Angst, in a dark and morbid way.

Time

2004-04-11T14:13:51-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 20, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

Ironically, this is the shortest of the rhymed short poems. Interesting, but small. I like it.

Destiny

2004-04-11T14:13:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 81, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

Another short rhyming poem that I wrote.

Alone

2004-04-11T14:12:16-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 43, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

One of a series of short, rhyming poems that I am posting. Hope you enjoy it.

Unsere Geliebten Familien

2004-04-11T09:48:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Family
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 96, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-11-04, Published: 4-11-04
Status: Complete

This poem is written for The Fallen Angel of God and dedicated to the memory of her Tante and Opa. The title is supposed to mean

The Need

2004-04-10T22:58:01-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 87, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

The need not to be alone. It seems I have a whole bunch of poems dealing with being lonely. This is a

Heartstrings

2004-04-10T22:53:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 63, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

As Hearts string, Souls sing. I wish I coul put that line into this poem! It's essentially just a short love poem, R&R and enjoy.

Guardian, Friend

2004-04-10T22:51:44-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 167, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

It's tough to help people, because really only they can chose to help themselves. That doesn't mean you can't help, but it does mean it can be rough sometimes.

Forced Feelings

2004-04-10T22:49:12-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 83, Reviews: 5 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

An experimentation in style. Let me know what you think.

A Twinkling Above

2004-04-10T22:38:21-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 115, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

This is for Hawke. May she always be able to see the stars.

A Social Commentary

2004-04-10T22:23:53-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Essay
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 738, Reviews: 17 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

A vague essay on what I saw in the world not too long ago, probably wrote it sophmore year. It addresses several things I found and and still find to be problematic. I have written much better things. Check out some of my poems instead.

Friendship

2004-04-10T22:13:26-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Friendship
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 75, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

I don't know what the hell I was thinking when I wrote this poem! It's all over the place! The only reason I am posting it is because, for some reason, I like it and I don't know why. XO Hope that you enjoy it.

Listless are the Outcasts

2004-04-10T21:57:35-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 37, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

A very short poem I wrote 3 years ago. Huh... I was in middle school when I wrote this. Middle school... I shake my head at the notion of middle school. It's actually short.

Wings of Night

2004-04-10T21:55:23-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 107, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

Originally entitled "Bat" I did this piece 4 years ago for an english class. I think it holds up well for being done by a 13 year old me .

In Honorifice Monumentum

2004-04-10T01:15:45-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: War
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 575, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

I wrote the first part of this as I was walking through a concentration camp called Buchenwald in Germany. I edited it so that it would be slightly less tedious. Lots of metaphors in this one. Enjoy, I hope that it will let you see what I saw in my heart.

A Walk through Buchenwald

2004-04-10T00:30:38-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: War
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 203, Reviews: 10 Updated: 4-10-04, Published: 4-10-04
Status: Complete

Wrote this when I was typing up my other Holocaust poem. Kinda got teary while I was writing it. I hope it gets its message across. Went to a German concentration camp, this poem is based off of that experience.

Puddle People

2004-04-09T01:03:01-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 194, Reviews: 16 Updated: 4-9-04, Published: 4-9-04
Status: Complete

Shallow people piss me off, they just do. You know who I'm talking about, those loud kids always laughing about foolish noises and pretending things to distract themselves from who knows what. I'm sorry, I just can't deal with them.

Patterns, Destiny, and True Sight

2004-04-08T22:02:22-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 350, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

This one goes out to my first reviewer and new friend on FictionPress, freethephoenix. God bless her and guide her in her search for a publisher. Hope that she finds this to her liking ).

Glazed Eyes

2004-04-08T17:21:31-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 86, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

uNdEaD: This poem is about that feeling of utter despair you get sometimes, when it feels like no one sees you or cares about you. Let me know how I did.

Haunted Warrior

2004-04-08T17:10:07-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: War
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 206, Reviews: 10 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

Really not 100% sure if this captures what it's like. Never been in a military man's shoes. My father and grandparents were in the military, so this is for them. Let me know how you think I did.

A Story of Life

2004-04-08T17:05:01-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 253, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

Wrote it, went back, realized that it had biblical connotations. Kinda nifty. It holds up, but it's some of my older work, so it's not quite supremo good.

Broken

2004-04-08T17:01:37-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 69, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

What it's like to realize that your dreams are just dreams. The crushing grip of reality. Broken dreams... Not as long or as in depth as it could be given time, but it communicates its message effectively.

Despair

2004-04-08T17:00:06-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 83, Reviews: 7 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

A poem about what it's like to fall into despair and hopelessness. I think I might have a couple other poems that deal with this idea, too... rummages through files

For Nana

2004-04-08T00:20:27-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Family
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 59, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-8-04, Published: 4-8-04
Status: Complete

Wrote this the day my grandmother died. I didn't know her that well, I was just getting to know myself and to find myself when she passed away. She was a wonderful, intense, strong, willful, smart lady. I was pretty broken up when I wrote it.

One Starry Night

2004-04-07T23:54:16-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Nature
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 70, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

Just a cool thought I had so I wrote it down in poetry. Not my best work, but what I would myself term a "cute" or "cutsy" poem. It's short and sweet, not normally my style but it fit the creative flow I had at the time. I REALLY like the idea though.

InNeR DeMoNs

2004-04-07T23:35:24-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 111, Reviews: 6 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

It sounds silly, but I scared myself back when I was writing this. I was a little more skittish back then, but then again I tried to make this poem as unnerving as possible. I think I got the job done, let me know what you think...

Hope

2004-04-07T23:33:55-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 78, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

One of my more uplifting poems, this one got published once. I love rhyming, escpecially on those occasions when I can actually make it work for me. So a good, happy poem. Good times.

Hatred

2004-04-07T23:16:37-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 291, Reviews: 13 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

Just a very, very angry poem. Very angry. Bad times. One of my friends called it "passive aggressive," I suppose it could be called that. But above all, just angry. PS: I'm not normally this angry. -Check out "Hidden Chains" after you read this one!

Die a Death of Roses

2004-04-07T23:11:54-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 237, Reviews: 12 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

Again, I just like how the title sounds. I might be stretching the idea a little in this one, but I like both versions so I posted them both .

Die a Death of Roses Short Version

2004-04-07T23:10:40-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Love
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 74, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

I just love the title, I don't know why. It just sounds good to me. But losing someone you love = bad times...

Epiphany

2004-04-07T23:08:49-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 63, Reviews: 3 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

Just trying to capture that "Ohhhhhh... So that's it" moment.

Journey of Faith

2004-04-07T22:54:41-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Religion
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 200, Reviews: 14 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

Wrote this after seeing the Passion of the Christ. The first time I saw that movie I felt this burning desire that I wished I could have been that man they chose to help Jesus carry his cross. Alas, I am not that man nor could I ever be. So this is my hum

Veiled Candle

2004-04-07T22:42:36-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 103, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

What sadness does to the mind.

Loneliness

2004-04-07T22:40:23-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 85, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

One of my older poems, I've gotten it published twice. Pretty sure it's some of my better work. Always working on improving that though.

Shame

2004-04-07T22:29:05-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 125, Reviews: 8 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

When you've done something wrong and you know it. Shame is like Guilt, only more potent. And it inspired me to write this after I messed up and lost a potential friend. Business of living...

Shades of Night

2004-04-07T22:27:41-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 251, Reviews: 9 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

About fear and how we all run from the shadows we think dwell in the darkness. You remember, when you were a kid. Running up the stairs to get away from a darkness you thought was following you...

Losing, Slipping, Falling

2004-04-07T22:25:56-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 142, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

Losing sight of what is good in this world, Slipping away from light and hope, Falling into despair and darkness.

Brimstone Ghost

2004-04-07T22:16:58-08:00

Author: Matthew James Current
Category: Fantasy
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Fantasy/Drama
Chapters: 5, Words: 7,337, Reviews: 17 Updated: 4-7-04, Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

My first attempt at a true novel, it's not very long right now. As it is, I think it's a fairly enjoyable read. Just revised the first chapter. Beginning the plot mapping now. It should take a while.