Art by Hoppow Norris

Thursday, December 15, 2011

To: Sey-gep


Dearest Child,
Sending you to the time of Humans is not a punishment.  Your father and I felt it was time you learned some responsibility.  We understand they are a difficult species to work with, what with all their identity confusion and fear of death, but we have high hopes for them just as we do for you.  The Human eye for beauty and their ability to feel compassion is unparalleled, but they have those opposable thumbs which also makes them the most dangerous.  They are going through a tough time where we dropped you off, but explore around a little, maybe you can have more of an impact if you catch them before their cocky adolescent stage, and keep in mind there are subtle differences from territory to territory.  

You may return home when:
  A) You have taught them not to take themselves so seriously
  B) You have taught them to show more respect for their home and each other
  C) You can show some sexual restraint; humans have well developed guidelines for this

Please understand that your father and I are doing this out of love and respect for you.  We know you will do well and you may even enjoy yourself.  Stay away from guns, traps, and interspecies sexual relations and you should be fine.  We will be thinking of you each day,

Love,

Mom and Dad

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The Deal



To some it is a newt pond
To others it is the source from which
All life flows.
We all have a place of origin
Where our beliefs are formed;
A place of power, wisdom, beauty
And spiritual fulfillment.
A place that founds stories
And lights the way;
Gateways to other worlds,
Homes of gods
And figures of gods.
We sing and pray to them
And gather strength from them
And destroy them.
What power has the man
Who destroys another’s god?
The power to throw the world
Into a fevered frenzy.