Category: Fantasy Poetry

Holy Chronicles, by Nancy Wilcox

Pencil drawing of a towering masked warrior with a horned headdress and spear rising above a crowd of helmeted soldiers

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 42 (August 2004). Illustration: “Abonsam” by Robert Castillo '...and in the seventh generationworks destruction or salvation'so state the Holy Chronicles of War. But they never speak of soldiers,these chronicles of yours,only of the heroes battle-forged.What of common men?We break too easy on that anvil,there's not much holy in a … Continue reading Holy Chronicles, by Nancy Wilcox →

Frodo-Prints in the Marsh, by A. Grayt-Pohett

Sketchy colored drawing of two hobbit-like figures among scribbled reeds

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 34 (June 2002). Illustration by Watt A. Gray-Tartiste One night I dreamed I was sloggingAlong the marsh with my Sam.Many ghosts from that land flashed across the sky.And each time I noticed footprints in the marsh.Sometimes there were two sets of footprints.Other times there were one set of footprints.This … Continue reading Frodo-Prints in the Marsh, by A. Grayt-Pohett →

TolKu, by Andrew G. McCann

A plain gold ring, slightly blurred

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Not the One Ring” by Andrew G. McCann Planet humbly presents a brilliant new sub-branch of Haiku that we have created -- "TolKu", which is haiku inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Note: All Tolkien characters are the property of their copyright and trademark … Continue reading TolKu, by Andrew G. McCann →

Silbury Plain, by s.c. virtes

Kaleidoscopic fisheye image of pink and brown ornate arches radiating from a central point

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “Suntag” by Andy Miller The pixies danceon Silbury Plainwhere standing stonesanchor the sky --mythic spirits soarwith eternal rites;they braid the wheat,shine their soft lights,leave ritual marksfor other tribes to see. The apes emergefrom their cities,though their lenses flashthey don't understand --they only come outwhen the … Continue reading Silbury Plain, by s.c. virtes →

Olarov and the Rider, by Lee Daniel Guest

Painting of a cloaked rider on a dark horse on a red hillside beneath a huge white moon

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 33 (March 2002). Illustration: “The Rider” by Lee Daniel Guest The moon, once bright and high in the sky,Began to shake and sink; The wolves grew silent, the great bears shook,And Olarov dared not blink. On his trail for weeks and months,The spectral rider followed; Olarov saw him closer … Continue reading Olarov and the Rider, by Lee Daniel Guest →

The Barbarian’s Tale, by Lee Daniel Guest

Pencil and color drawing of a shirtless barbarian raising a sword over a pile of fallen bodies

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 32 (December 2001). Illustration: “Poem War” by Patrick Stacy With axe and sword I slashed my way,For crowns and kingdoms lost,Through the darkest days, the gloom-filled nights,White winters with shimmering frost.I’ve slain foul beasts that hungered for blood,I’ve achieved my murderous goals,But ever the evil returns again,No rest for … Continue reading The Barbarian’s Tale, by Lee Daniel Guest →

Frightful Night, by Sheri White

Painting in a gold frame of a pale, gaunt fairy-like figure with translucent insect wings crouching among dark tree branches

Originally published in Planet Magazine No. 21 (March 1999). Illustration: “Always Take Off Into The Wind” by Noel Bebee When I go to sleep at nightMy dreams are scary,Fraught with fright.Wasps get tangled in my hair,Clowns frolic fiendishlyIn the frigid, dark air.Goblins through my window peer;A man with an axeKnows what I fear.But I'd never … Continue reading Frightful Night, by Sheri White →