Reborn

 Reborn 

Broken by the raging eternal Storm 

Nightmares have become the norms

Endless torment in my heart and mind

Through rough seas I was sailing blind

Inside me raged fire entwined with pain 

Grinding like the clanks of mooring chain 

Battle spears pierced my heart and soul 

Fate had ordained my death in its scroll 

A jolt of thunder revived my shattered heart

New life reborn, the old too quick to depart

My mind full of rage or my ancient pride 

I covered the wide sea in a single stride 

The quivering flames my soul ignite 

Gods and demons before me flee in fright

My heart remains weary tethered to the sea  

Destined to drown all who sailed with me 

Max O’Reilly 

Eulogy

 Eulogy

He lay dead on a slab of stone

His gentle spirit to heaven has flown 

In death, more beautiful he grew 

His eyes foliage green moistened with dew 

His cold cheeks still color of rose 

His mighty heart in chilly winter froze 

Moonlight shone to reveal a smile 

Was he simply asleep, resting awhile?

Ethereal power around him glew

Shining like stardust of misty blue 

Imprisoned in time he remained

Yet celestial fire in him never waned

Max O'Reilly

Atonement

 Atonement 

Adrift in the majestic turbulent sea 

Waves raged like thunder, rained on me 

The tide swept me in distant eerie song 

Summoned me to sail to where I belong

Drifting far away from the craggy shore 

The Beast inside me rage and roar 

A mountain rose like an altar in sight 

Beneath the clouds bathed in light 

Was it Flames raging on its lofty peak? 

Consuming me in the havoc it will wreak

Glowing embers around me sprouted flame

I heard her ethereal voice call my name 

From the shadows I hear a mournful moan 

I walk through darkness that chills my bone 

My heart quivers, in my soul struggles loom

Threatened by shadow of imminent doom 

Darkness swallows me, a heart of stone

Beckons me for my sins to atone 

At her altar I lie naked and shed my blood 

My Heart will burst like a pent-up a flood 

Max O’Reilly

Saved by a Hero

 Saved by a Hero 

The hand of frost spreads stark and numb,

Chilling my heart, like a broken drum.

To this stillness, I'll surely succumb,

Feeling the hand of Fate caress and hum.

The frost extends, chilling my bone,

Scattered petals, the  wind has blown 

From azure skies, I was thrown

Earthward bound to claim my throne.

My journey ended against my will,

Stars dimmed as I fell ill.

When my heart exploded, all stood still,

Did not know a heartbeat could kill 

The rhythm falters, the drum's tired beat,

A fragile dance, now incomplete.

From the heart of adversity, a hero appears 

With Skillful hands, he shouts, "Clear",

He battles time, he  battles fate,

Defying the god of Death at his gate

Electric whispers pierce the air,

Snatches me from the grasp of despair 

The heart responds, igniting spark 

Guided through endless nights dark.

In the realm where life and death convene,

Resolute spirit defies the unseen.

Through shocks and breaths, pulse returned

Victory earned, Death adjourned 

Testament to human might,

Beacon in the darkest night.

Yet the vengeful gods did not let it pass 

On the hero, they inflicted pain, Alas 

Death sentence that grew in his blood 

Illness progressed like a raging flood

His courage and loyalty will always shine 

An epitaph, I will share on his shrine 

He paid with his life to save mine 

Maxwell O’Reilly 

Crimson Tide

 Crimson Tide 

The full moon's brave gaze 

Swept the sky like an  ancient blaze 

The wet sand mirrors its glow, 

The sea is turbulent, the winds blow 

She came in with the rippling tide 

Broke free from the ocean in a stride 

A wild bird, she cries in the gale

The winds blow and ruffle my sail 

She steals my voice, fills my lung with roars, 

I glide on the air, aloft I soar 

The push of the current guides me to the surf's domain, 

Where mysteries and power hum beneath the moon's silver reign.

Clouds scatter like ancient secrets, something wild 

stirs in the air, yet gentle as a child 

Pinned by her touch, I strive to break free, 

for she is the ocean, a gentle plea 

Escapes my lips, a whispered tale

The power of the winds and gale 

She is the air in my burning chest 

The heartbeat, the pulse within my breast 

She is life itself, a whispered song, 

A flame of crimson tide burning strong 

When her touch was released, I erupted into flame

To my broken heart, she laid her claim 

I became one with the ocean's, rolling with the waves

My mane is sea foam, my heart is a grave 

Though I drowned, profusely bled 

I was the drop that turned the ocean red 

 Maxwell O'Reilly

Fire Child

 Fire Child 

Fire child, an angry spirit of great fury,

Rising from northern ashes, seeking glory 

Rivers of molten light and rocks so red,

Stars dispersed as flames lick the sky o'erhead.

The Beast of Fire roars, in Ice's domain,

Aurora sparkles where death's shores remain.

Within me dwells darkness, old as the earth,

Talons' glimmer, wings' flutter, a fierce birth 

My home's the forest, my abode the peak,

Shrine in ice, starlight's gaze, fierce thoughts I speak.

Fuming with rage, the light within me burned,

Shrank to star-size, the heavens brightly yearned.

My teeth are gnashing, claws sharp as swords gleam,

Wings whipping storms, fierce hurricanes extreme.

Betrayal beckons from the shadows near,

My heart's torn, arrows pierce with chilling fear.

My blood splatters, colors the darker night,

Brighter than the Aurora, fierce and bright.

Breath is scorching wind, whispers turn to red,

Falling from the sky, to earth's bosom spread.

I shatter into shards of fire and ice,

Covering earth with starlight's brilliant vice.

Joining night as a star, in skies I soar,

The world shattered when they heard my roar 

Maxwell O'Reilly 

Selfless Act

 Selfless Act 

Petals carried on the wind, away 

Your love falls into somber decay 

If you love me, you’d know 

Time has arrived to let me go 

A selfless act, set me free,

This earthly prison is not my destiny

If love within you ever did churn 

You would not let my heart burn 

For in Death’s embrace, I shall find,

My true freedom, my own peace of mind.

Love, like a river, flows vast and wide,

Binding hearts, yet choices guide 

To unclasp our tethered hands 

In farewell’s act, courage stands 

For if you love me, you'll surely see,

This anguished life is not for me

Maxwell O’REILLY