Archive - Filigree and Fire - Poetry, Art, Journeys

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 • Graeme McAllister

Solstice Promises

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

Dec 21 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 7 - Call to The Shadow

I call to you, O Shadow Against my closing throat. Sidelined in a loudening now, In gleaming armoured coat.

Dec 16 • Graeme McAllister

McAllister's Mates Twenty Five

McAllister’s Mates - An ongoing series of reviews - Please enjoy the exceptional works of Bradley Ramsey, Joe DeBritz and a joint piece from Sylvienne…

Dec 14 • Graeme McAllister

Sleepers’ Shadows

Eyes droop like sullen skies.Wind times drifting heartbeats.Minds loosening their tiesFollowing the sun’s retreat.

Dec 5 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 6 - Call to The Ambassador

I call you, O Ambassador With honey drops of reason To oil the stubborn door Bolted beyond exertion.

Dec 3 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty Four

please enjoy the exceptional works of Blace Alcock and Will G. A dark and beautiful traditional poem, and an intriguing, challenging essay on…

Dec 2 • Graeme McAllister

November 2025

Chantry Circuitry Part 5 - Call to The Overseer

I call to you, Overseer Guiding hand of principle. Turning pivot of the spear The closing of the circle.

Nov 26 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty Three

Two reviews from my first round of open submissions - I enjoyed these immensely. please enjoy the exceptional works of James Kenwood and .Jeffrey Salem.

Nov 23 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 4 - Call to The Minstrel

Marshal my inner legion Desires lined in rows. Unite the lizard, angel, lion That live within my brow.

Nov 18 • Graeme McAllister

Memories coalesce, law lapses. Ripe mulch erupts outside reason. Seed to stem, the map collapses Fungal fruits speaking treason.

Nov 17 • Graeme McAllister

Chantry Circuitry Part 3 - Call to The Builder

I call to you, O Builder, Mason Mould edifice, master effort. The steep path always open To your high and empty court.

Nov 11 • Graeme McAllister

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