Archive - Filigree and Fire - Poetry, Art, Journeys

Chantry Circuitry Part 14 - Call to The Spiral

I call to you, O Spiral. Roll experiential load From outer to the liminal On the soul’s spinal road

Feb 11 • Graeme McAllister

McAllister's Mates Twenty Nine

Two strange, diverse, and very enjoyable sci-fi stories from Stefan Baciu and Victor Jimenez.

Feb 9 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 13 - Call to The Hermit

I call to you, O Hermit, At the bridging interlude. Guiding lamp, steady, lit Along the roads of solitude.

Feb 3 • Graeme McAllister

McAllister's Mates Twenty Eight

Two beautiful and uplifting pieces that celebrate Ireland bringing forth plenty of mystery and wonder, from Caroline Barnard-Smith and James Anthony…

Feb 1 • Graeme McAllister

January 2026

Chantry Circuitry Part 12 - Call to The Chasm

I call you, O Chasm Deep. The fires of foundation Waiting within my sleep Long for reconnection.

Jan 28 • Graeme McAllister

McAllister's Mates Twenty Seven

A highly inventive and engrossing science fiction saga by The Black Knight This is a long, involved story that I decided to give its own solo review to.

Jan 24 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 11 - Call to Silence

I call to you, O Silence Below waking, outside dream. I hang in your embrace, The players dress the scene.

Jan 20 • Graeme McAllister

McAllister's Mates Twenty Six

Two horror pieces today, both deliver scary premises while also contemplating the nature of the soul. Please enjoy this fine work from LiudmilaBrus1 and…

Jan 18 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 10 - Call to Charon

I call to you, O Charon, Moment of my crossing. I step out of the marathon, Gaze behind the dressing.

Jan 8 • Graeme McAllister

December 2025

Chantry Circuitry Part 9 - Call to The Mist

Mist engulf the complacent Deform the world to reveal, We must attain Abandonment As we redefine the real.

Dec 31, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 8 - Call to The Wildling

I call to you, O Wildling, Forgotten voice of birth. Horizon ever dimming, High above the earth.

Dec 24, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

Solstice Promises

Sun hides for many moons, Lethargic laps, sets, rises. Chilled cries and soft moans Wait for solstice promises.

Dec 21, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

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