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WRITTEN IN BLOOD...title poem from "WRITTEN IN BLOOD" (c) 2002

Written in Blood

Standing at the gates of death

Awaiting my turn for judgment

The book filled with thousands of pages

A few names engraved crimson red

I asked around and wondered why

Some names had no coloring

The gatekeeper pondered on how to answer

What you do is how you are engraved

Still in uniform with the lethal wound

Looking down on my friends and family

I snuck a peek and saw my name

Etched in red so everyone could read

Tears well up within my eyes

As the explanation began

You see you were killed in action

Your name is Written in Blood

You have a special place within the gates

A brotherhood of perfect strangers

Brought together in life and death

Welcome Home Solider you are loved

A THANK YOU IS NEVER ENOUGH...excerpt from 'WRITTEN IN BLOOD' (c) 2002

A Thank You Is Never Enough

For Standing proud day or night

For wearing the Uniform that some may hate

For sacrificing friends and family

A Thank You is Never Enough

For cold lonely nights in far away lands

For having MREs instead of a home cooked meal

For early morning PT in sub zero temperatures

A Thank You is Never Enough

For staring down the barrel of a gun

For facing your own mortality day after day

For countless nightmares that haunt

A Thank You is Never Enough

For coming home battered or bruised

For not coming home at all

For finding peace within the loud silence

A Thank You is Never Enough

For yearly holidays taken for granted

For parades and ceremonies and medals adorned

For being a SOLDIER

A Thank You is Never Enough

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HALLOWEEN SERIES PART 3

Greetings my ghouls and goblins

Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without some excellent 'family' friendly spooky flicks to kick back and enjoy with a bag of popcorn. So, here are a few to check out and make a part of your holiday as well.

Monster Squad circa 1987. What do Frankenstein, Dracula, Werewolf, and a group of dorky tweens have in common? They all found their way into this family friendly flick. Duncan Regehr, Stan Shaw, Tom Noonan and Jack Gwillim as the iconic Van Helsing. In their small tree fort, the "Monster Squad" spends their days flipping through horror comics and dreaming of protecting the earth from the creatures of the night. Their world turns upside down when a curse allows Dracula to roam the earth once more. Only a spell cast by a virgin will save the world and it is up to the Squad to protect the town. Thrills, chills and a 'Creepy old German Guy' make this movie a keeper!

Hocus Pocus circa 1993.  Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker star as the three Sanderson sisters. A brood of witches that run amok amok amok 300 years ago. Max and Dani Dennison are the new kids in Salem Massachusetts are thrust into the clutches of these evil witches. Disney does Horror like no body's business in this musical perfection. Sarah Jessica Parker's voice is pure and dare I say 'angellic' as Sarah the youngest of the sisters. It is crunch time for Max when Dani is kidnapped and her essence needed to keep the witches alive. Special effects, amazing cinematography and delightful scripting give Hocus Pocus the 'adorable' treat to viewers. 

Casper circa 1995. A very young Christina Ricci and Devon Sawa star in this blockbuster about a shy ghost who just wants to fit in. Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty and Eric Idle bring their comedic brilliance to the big screen. Kat (Ricci) and her dad (Pullman) move into their new home. Problem is, it happens to be haunted by Casper and company. With voices by Brad Garrett, John Kassir and Joe Alaskey. The ghosts aren't moving and either are the living. Havoc, chaos, mayhem and laughter ensue. This is a tear-jerking, tissue grabbing, pillow squishing movie. 

stay tuned for more must see-must have movies for your Halloween!

check out IMDB.com for more information on the movies. 

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Oh Sweet Victim..excerpt from "Blood Stained Talons" (c) 2012

OH SWEET VICTIM

Oh sweet victim of mine,

 Come closer child and let me feed on thee.

For I am the seeker of the night,

The desolated ironclad heart.

I am the wanderer of the moon and I am eternal.

Tiny satiny red droplets of life-force

I suckle thee voraciously.

Slipping deeper into the chasm that is your fate.

No voice to call out

In the loud silence of night

I see the fear deep within your soul

It calls to me like a siren to the sea.

Heartless and emotionless I finish my feast

Your flesh my nourishment my joy.

I quench my bloodlust as your breath ceases.

Your body putrid and decaying.

No more will I dine on thee.

Oh sweet victim of mine.

Sher Boudreau...Sept 19, 2012 (c)

Part 2 Halloween 2012

Our ongoing series for Halloween 2012 continues with a few more movie selections for your grisly viewing.

 Creepshow circa 1982. From the demented minds of Stephen King and George A. Romero. It is brilliantly mastered with the perfect balance of blood, guts, gore and fright. Based on the graphic novel by Stephen King, it contains mini vingettes that distort the mind, play with the senses and scare the 'dickens' out of willing viewers. Don't let the humor fool you, this movie is all about the fear factor. 

Village of the Damned circa 1960.  In the sleepy village of Midwich, a baby boom of a blond brood proves to be too much for their unsuspecting parents. Their mind-reading skills along with some paranormal deaths will send the viewer's mind reeling and clutching a pillow for dear life. Starring George Sanders, Barbara Shelley and a young Richard Warner. 

The Island of Dr Moreau circa 1977.  A beautifully tranquil and remote island shelters the corrupted mind of Dr Moreau (Burt Lancaster). An unsuspecting Andrew Braddock (played superbly by Michael York) falls prey to the island's many inhabitants. Mutations created by the vile Dr in this incredible adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic.

Dreamscape circa 1984. In your dreams you are a superstar, a professional athlete, a god, but what if you could control your dreams and the dreams of others? In this gripping thriller by Joseph Ruben, stars a young Dennis Quaid who has acquired the ability to manipulate his dreams and the dreams of others. Pitted against the equally talented but evil mind of David Patrick Kelly. This movie is a non-stop rollercoaster of thrills and chills. Don't go to sleep....

The City of the Dead circa 1960. A young woman finds her research into witchcraft leads her to the quaint town of Whitewood and the cozy 'Ravens Inn'. Nan Barlow is exquisite against the darkness that is the Master of horror Christopher Lee. Things take a sharp turn into the clutches of the devil himself as the poor girl is 'marked' for sacrifice. Deep plot, outstanding writing and gruesome special effects make this a keeper for any Halloween Collection!

As the droplets of blood fall onto the pristine white floor, so to does this continue onward......

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Raven's Horror Movie Suggestions

It's that time again. To start contemplating your October movie viewing schedule. To help you out this year, I thought I would share some of my favorites. 

I'm a die-hard 'B' movie cult classic buff and live for the days of horror movies done in B&W. 

Ready to scream?  

1. Satanic Rites of Dracula circa 1973 with two of the "Masters of Horror" Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. While campy with the cinematography, it is still a great movie to get fans into the horror genre gently. 
2. Salem's Lot circa 1979. The original adaptation from one of my heroes 'Stephen King'. Starring a then hit lister David Soul and the ever stoic and creepy James Mason. Creepy, eerie and the start to a long gloriously gruesome marriage between fiction and film. 
3. When A Stranger Calls circa 1979. Forget the wimpy remake and settle into this classic movie that makes any babysitter leery of a new job.  Starring Charles Durning and Carol Kane, the babysitter finds herself in deep trouble when she is asked 'Have you checked the children'
4. Halloween 3 Season of The Witch circa 1982.  Forget Mike Myers, Dan O'Herlihy's portrayal of Conal Cochran will send anyone screaming from the room. This ghastly film incorporates the joy of halloween costumes with the grisly demonic overlord wanting to take over the world. John Carpenter is stellar in his direction of this classic.
5. The Fog circa 1980. John Carpenter is again awesome in his direction of this spooky little movie. Starring Andrienne Barbeau (the mother of all horror actresses) and a little known star Jamie Lee Curtis. The movie is crisp, action packed and leaves your fingernails bleeding from gripping fear. 
6. The Andromeda Strain circa 2008. While the original starring Dan Hill is phenomenal, the remake has the high tech special effects edge that makes it top notch. Starring the sexy Benjamin Bratt, Rick Schoeder and Eric McCormick.  An alien virus quickly starts to spread through rural middle America and it is up to the elite scientific team led by Bratt to find a cure to the mysterious deadly disease. Out of the brilliant mind of Michael Crichton, this is one movie (tv mini-series) not to pass up.

**stay tuned more of my favorites to come**

**All the above movies can be found on http://www.imdb.com/ **

TEMPTED..excerpt from "Temptations of the Dragon" (c)2002

 

Tempted by the fascination of the unknown

Walking into the darkness searching for the light ahead

Witnessing the changes in the world around

Embracing the path laid forth and venturing in

Tempted by fate but still not accepting its reality

Seeking out the love predestined for life

Engulfed in the seduction of its touch and feel

Accepting the temptation of body and flesh

Reaching into the depths of your soul

 Releasing the fire within

Caressing and nurturing the new found sensations

Reacting to its touch, fuelling the passions hidden from sight

Tempted by the sweet emotions of love

Desiring the full effect from its warmth

Corrupted by the sheer primal instincts

Engaging in the carnality of mutual satisfaction

Tempted by the gratifications the flesh has to offer

Seductions become the norm

Crimes of passion take over

From the dignity of honorable conduct

Leaving a pile of mangled flesh writhing in satin sheets

Tempted by the flesh, tempted by the savage within

Distracted by the images playing inside the mind

Sensuality becomes your entire persona

Exotic and erotic as you seek more temptations

Sacrificing purity for the demon that resides inside

Welcoming the hedonism that quenches the thirst

Relinquishing all inhibitions venturing into 

the realm of ultimate pleasure

As you become tempted

Sher Boudreau…2002-11-11 (c)

Haunted..excerpt from "Inside the Dragon's Heart" (c)2002

Haunted from the darkness of the eyes

Enchanted with a glistening smile

Enthralled by contours and curves

Obsessed with the untouchable

Lusting for the unattainable

Desiring the pleasure of the flesh

Yearning for a glimmer of hope

A chance to touch a dream

Nights filled with mental imagery

Experiencing that special moment

Two bodies in gratifications

Waking to a cold hard sweat

An illusion that will not fade

A mystery wanting to be unfolded

Longing to feel an emotional connection

A fantasy consuming life

Through messages and pictures

Imagination replaces reality

Visions control every consciousness

Haunted by a what if

 A brief encounter could fill the void

Ease the suffering of the heart

Feeding the craving cures the preoccupations

Single embrace releases the ghosts

Forever haunted with the impossible

A remnant of sanity remains in tact

Preventing the total destruction of the mind

Yet still yearning for the affections of another

Haunted

Sher Boudreau…..2002-08-07 ©

Affair of the Mind...excerpt from "Inside the Dragon's Heart" (c) 2002

An Affair of the Mind

She stared at him across the room

Looking away not wanting to be caught

Glancing down at the ring on her finger

Taken but not fulfilled by love

He was the picture of perfection

Tall and rugged with a tender smile

Silver hair glistened in the softly lit room

His jeans fit him like a glove

Casually talking to one another

Careful not to create unwanted questions

Whimsical flirting back and forth

An alluring smile sets the stage

Their age difference never discussed

Maturity is equal to the moon’s full circle

Tempted by lustful thoughts

They yearned for each other’s touch

Simple glances meaning so much more

Playful laughter hiding the sexual tension

Forbidden yet desired

Complications and consequences

The affair remains in dreamland

Pleasures survive in fantasy

No one to be the wiser

Their paths will merge one day

Sher Boudreau…..2002-10-15 (c)

TRAPPED..excerpt from "Thoughts from the Talon" (c) 2006

Into the night she seeks him out

A victimized soul easy prey

Whispering her yearnings to his mind

He comes to her willingly

Her wings engulf his firm body

Deeper he falls into a trance

Her eyes dark and seductive

Hiding her ultimate goal

Her lips red and dripping of blood

She tastes him with hunger and lust

To her he is more than nourishment

He is her concubine of the night

Trapped by her talons

He gives himself to her fully

Surrendering his life into her grasp

A loyal consort of her flesh

Waking to the insatiable bloodlust

He takes direction like a learning child

Taking flight and seeking his own prey

No longer the victim

As the dawn breaks

They seek comfort and shelter

Their bodies intertwined in darkness

Waiting for the next moment to feast

Sher boudreau 03-05-2006 (c)

A SOLEMN DAY...excerpt from 'WRITTEN IN BLOOD' (c) 2002

A SOLEMN Day

A mournful anniversary brings forth tears

Precious lives lost in terrorism

Soldiers holding fast with arms cocked

Fighting an unending battle

Flowers memorials speeches and tributes

A bare comfort to those left behind

Shattered pieces still unable to repair

Life forever changed in a split second

Light beacons as freedom rings

Ribbons display our support

A second day to live in infamy

Battered bruised but surviving

A nation’s resolve restructured

Rallying around our brave military

We are not afraid

A solemn day made us stronger

FREEDOM...excerpt from 'Written in Blood' (c) 2002

Freedom

A privilege held by fingertips

Preserved in fragility

Standing on a wall gazing at the enemies

Guns held to the chest waiting to fire

An eerie silence overwhelms

Chills from the unknown embrace the skin

Trained for the moment

Yet unprepared for its eventuality

Unsuspecting civilians sleep at night

Unaware of the battles faced

Blood shed, lives lost

Medals awarded

  

Celebratory parades

Flags waving

Joyful moments

A soldier stands proud

  

A scream in the night

Waking from the images of death

Remembering it’s all in the line of duty

To keep the freedom alive

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Questions that always come up

QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT ME!

How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?  

Once you're in heaven do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

What disease did cured ham actually have?

How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up like every two hours?

Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?

Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway...

Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?

Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?

If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?

Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?

Why did you just try singing the two songs above?

Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

Why, do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are going  dead?

Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough money?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Why is it that no matter what colour bubble bath you use the bubbles are always
white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a thread a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

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I Remember When

There are days that go by that I can remember what life was like before Fibro, before osteoarthritis, before Meniere's Disease etc etc. Then there are the days that I can't remember anything but.

Today is one of those days. It is a day where I can't recall the last time I didn't have to smile through the pain. That I didn't have to hide the excruciating throbbing in my lower back. I could go hours on end hearing every word being spoken and not smiling like an idiot because I couldn't hear the actual conversation.

I can remember when Doctors actually cared more about their patients then they did the amount of patients they could see in a day. Or how many prescriptions they wrote compared to actual treatments.

I don't remember the last time I could sit for more than 5 minutes without wondering if I was going to be able to get back up.

Most of all, I can't remember when I didn't cry so much. I can't remember the last time I had a week with no tears at all.

Pain is real, emotions are real, disease is real. Life..............

Is Hell