Going Down? All good things come to an endStanding on the edge of the precipiceLooking down into the voidOf creative oblivionToo closeDistracted contemplationIs a dangerous ventureLose your sightLose your footingIt’s a long way for whereYou intended to beOnce you start to fallThere is no stoppingFaster Faster stillNo slowingOr coming backFrom a misstepUpon The slippery slopeContinue reading “Going Down?”
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Changes
Changes Earth… Sun… MoonThe Holy trinity of the ancient world Venus Mars Jupiter Gods among the wandering tribes Spread my ashesAlong the shore I have found my homeAlong the western coast The breeze of Nico’s dying breathLou rolling over in his grave Andy ever laughing from beyondthe veil like he did when his bloodwas cleanContinue reading “Changes”
The Tomb of Los Angeles
The Tombs of Los Angeles The rain came downCold and distantKinda weird for this time of yearMy bones dew tight Swaddled in motorcycle leatherBlack turtleneck, Crowley MAGICK The air arid with a distinct freezeI felt my thoughts wondering awayAnd hereI recover Thawing marrowFinally relaxing across the ThickChez Lounge that holds meProtects me, enveloping meLike anContinue reading “The Tomb of Los Angeles”
Teenagers
Teenagers Skipping class, smoking in the time we were supposed to be on the clock in homeroom. Talking Bowie, how “It Ain Easy” or that we had “Five Years” (what a surprise) and how “he thinks he’d Blow our minds……. We knew, yes we knew. I learned a thing or two watching H.R. Pufinstuf… ShitContinue reading “Teenagers”
The Gothic Music Dance Experiment 💀🖤💀
A Song written for my generous friend Rogelio Espinosa 🤟🏻#electronica #fypシ #ravenblack #teenageclothes #vampyre #dance
🌙 Crescent Moons 🌙
This is a Very exciting, truly innovative way to shop, share, and Style. Gothic aesthetic, Horror, including Vampyre & Witch lifestyle, and art, music and literature. The Undead are living Dead. Welcome to the coziest place 6 feet under and have a monster’s ball! This is the Coming of Raven Black. Underneath the Crescent MOONS🌙Continue reading “🌙 Crescent Moons 🌙”
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The Calling / New Beat Manifesto
The MOST Important post of Poetry Month! Thisssss is Ron Whitehead ! Let us Hear and Feel him Roar! Poetry Lives !!!!!!!
A Short Break Would Be Fine
A Short Break Would Be Fine This is me on So many Levels! Maybe “NOT” So short? Pulling at the thin thread of your own sanity It’s never easy, though very addictive. I am one that had too many pots boiling in the oven, So many different projects and forms of art…. Yet I NeverContinue reading “A Short Break Would Be Fine”
The Truth Begins
LL🖤🥀 The Lying Bane of my existance, You Do NOT lead someone on and then Ghost them and blame it on “Bi-Polar”… Not too effective when you have the same condition, yet I don’t treat people like Assholes, especially people i process to love then unfriend them, block them from other social platforms, and afterContinue reading “The Truth Begins”
Do You Remember
Do You Remember What do you rememberWhat do you remember about MEDo you rememberWhat was meant to beOrWas that just an illusionNothing but a Dream I dreamed I’ve held onto hopeI’ve held onto darknessI’ve held onto comfort,in simple memories Do you rememberThe way you made me smileThe way you could make me laughas the worldContinue reading “Do You Remember”
For You
I did have this waiting for you, if and when the time is right… There is truly nothing I want more than for you climb onto me and take in my full length and girth as you ride yourself into oblivion!And all I want in return is to suck your whet, soaking fingers, putting themContinue reading “For You”
Three Things
What are three objects you couldn’t live without? 1) Ok, my phone, I do everything on from writing to creating music, to branding, to writing my book that’s on Amazon to publishing my friends book that lives in the UK and movies, and music and digital art… Pretty important 2) my make-up & wardrobe. I’veContinue reading “Three Things”
Lestat & Raven pt#1
Lestat & Raven pt#1 There was a time, not too long ago, if you see the world on the grander scheme of things, that Mr. de Lioncourt and I would walk these hallowed streets of California, in the city of lost angels, the city commonly known simply, as Hollywood. It was the ending of anContinue reading “Lestat & Raven pt#1”
Dreamers Dream
Dreamers Dream Dreamers dream, and castles form in imaginary white plumes deep in cobalt skies. It is here my Love, that I wish Nothing more than to spend this day and all others with you! Where? It does not matter. The volcanic rich soil of Hawaii,the peak of Red Urulu in Australia where the AboriginiesContinue reading “Dreamers Dream”
Scarlet Woman’s Ghost
93/93Jack Parson’s Scarlet Women #OTO #Thelema #Crowley #Cameron Scarlet dreams beneath venetian blinds a warm breeze comes through the bedroom window, waltzing across linen sheets. Velvet skin and limbs, tied together in knots making promises, with their eyes that forever could not deny. Nocturnal wilderness, harbors magick and butterflies, bonfires stoke the pyre of fleetingContinue reading “Scarlet Woman’s Ghost”
The Vampyre Coven
The Vampyre Coven In the darkness we thrivebeneathe the moonwe come to lifewe are born before the sunwinter’s child has just beguncemetery gates open widethe raven soars the end is nighcandles blown in the windthe vampyre coven secret sin MB932023SMIB93/93🌒🌕🌘
Shadows
Shadows Shadows swell Ebb and flowLike lunar tides Selene ridesHer chariotAcross the sky Artemis and HekateBeing OneVirgin and Magick Of the UnderworldLift the spell ofWinter’s frostAs PersephoneReturns to host MB932023 for Frankie Pearson 🌒🌕🌘(tomorrow I turn the magicK 53)🌙
Unheard Melody
Unheard Melody It didn’t matter who he was anymore. A silent matchstick just hoping to catch the last breath of flame to reignite , something before everything else around him died. There was nothing conventiental in his thoughts or actions. He used to believe in “The Great Hope”. He used to believe in brilliant tomorrows,Continue reading “Unheard Melody”
Rolling
Rolling Lowriders Pachuco stylesWhite Walls Cruising for miles Ray-Ban born tanCat eyeliner In Levi jeans Police raidsRazor fadesBumper to bumperDown Whitier Blvd. This was the placeAction electricityGasoline smilesTwo lane speedways Spic chic Lolita titsThe American dream Taking us from behindWatch your ass!I carry a blade… Pigs stashing rigsBrown tar balloonsWere Never our gigOne by oneContinue reading “Rolling”
Zelda
Zelda Suffering and genius go hand in hand married to brilliance Art Deco thoughts meanderdown Champagne dreams lostamong the poets and sculptors Madness breeds and thrives within alcohol and jealous veins insane Icons of youth and success—enfants terribles of the Jazz AgeShe raged/ liquored up spinning OUT/ the archetype flapper birthing the fire flash paperContinue reading “Zelda”
The Poster
I added this poster i made last poetry month! I included Iris Berry and Ron Whitehead!!!!!! Some fuckers stole it and put it up in there group, that I’m IN!!!!…. All that writing behind the Real poets (not Facebook “poets”) is real poetry from them! Under Iris Berry is a poem from her book TwoContinue reading “The Poster”
Writing 101 – The Basic Plan
I.was about 32 when I retired from ALL creativity. Becoming more than a recluse, and solely involved with my family until 2020 Being bipolar probably, granted me with visions of grandeur, uniting the world to be a better place! Unity through community. Many voices coming together to create a singular vision, one of creativity. Harmony!Continue reading “Writing 101 – The Basic Plan”
What’s the Story Mornin’ Glory
Rough draft and beginning .. There was an unspoken language that we shared. She called it beautiful as we lay beneath the morning sun. I whispered, “do you think that they can still hear us?” The twilight glow hadn’t left her eyes, and she smiled at me like a tomcat ready to feast upon it’sContinue reading “What’s the Story Mornin’ Glory”
Punk Hostage
I amthe truePunk HostageI am boundTo Rules that thereAre … No RulesI am LawlessIn a world I do notBelong inI am choppyPower chordsThat screamThrough the nightI am Lucky LagerFrom Rock n RollRalphs I am theMystery under theCap.I am a banquetteA FeastI am free fixingsat AMPMAcross the WhiskeyI am broken bottlesBehind El CompadreI am the mariachiWithContinue reading “Punk Hostage”
Under The Silver Screen Moon
That was my life….. Walking the streets of Hollywood at night because I had no where to go, it was better to be high moving on. Under the silver screen moon than stop for rest and end up on the sidewalk, even for a moment, admit defeat, homelessness, hopelessness better to move on, there wasContinue reading “Under The Silver Screen Moon”
SWTWC latest reviews:
“Anyone who has ever thought that magick might be something to dream about can find out the true meaning with the words by Matthew Bowers in his new and exciting book Something Witchy this Way comes. He uses his words like sable tipped paint brushes on a cotton canvas. His delectable dictionary of magick andContinue reading “SWTWC latest reviews:”
The Coven Store
“Witches and VampyresOh My!!!” 🌛🌝🌜🦇🐈⬛🔥 MB93 Coming Soon on-TheCalling.Art.BlogThe Coven (page)The_Coven93 Coming Soon More Designs, Crafts, Merchandise, Kits, Books & More Available in different shirts, sizes and colours Something Witchy This Way Comes by Matthew Bowers / MB93 Something Witchy This Way Comes https://a.co/d/aV9y27U
Final Girl
Final Girl All the things in the worldThat made no difference in the endI wish that I had knownHow little I knew back then…Turning back the timeI see that something in your eyesA reflection of what might have beenI finally realize….. In a moment You were gone I knew it All alongYou slipped awayYou couldn’tContinue reading “Final Girl”
Everything Reminds Me Of Something
Finished Track! Over 30 takes and 15 tracks!!! Hope you Dig! 🎵⚡🎵 Everything Reminds Me Of Something It may seem kooky…GIt may seem wildTraveling throughSpace and time The curiosity…. FI can’t explain. . . G The ghosts of ages…GThe songs of oldThe echoes of theStories told There’s so much more.. ..FI can’t explain…. ..G OhContinue reading “Everything Reminds Me Of Something”
Yvonne De la Vega
I don’t have any wordsI’m silent cold in shadowAngels fall phoenix riseLife is a cruel muthafuckerVoices and brilliance echoesWhen it’s good… it’s Damn GOOD!I’ve written gospels in the sandOnly to be taken away painfullyBy the salty tongue of realityGoddesses are most beautifulWhen you hear them ROAR!!!!Tiny daggers find their way Through your veins… and intoYourContinue reading “Yvonne De la Vega”
Waking
MorningMorning laterMorningInto the afternoon Hungover skySulking through decadesOf sobriety The lens of visionBeholds the sunWith tired Heavy Eyes MB932022
Writing 101 – Archetypes
When writing a piece (I’m specifically talking poetry, but Not limited to) Select powerful, emotionally charged Words! Rather than using words to describe the Emotionally Charged…. By doing this You are tapping into the archetypes!Use a ROCK rather than “describing” the ROCK!!!! The results are SO Much more powerful!I believe you’ll find yourself breaking freeContinue reading “Writing 101 – Archetypes”
Wilcox
Hollywood Nuance / Wilcox (Cover Ideas thus far) *********************************** The Wilcox Bldg. Now the Wilcox Duet, it was Hollywood’s pink, mecca of our Rock n Roll society. Modern day Babylon, Sodom and Gomorrah. Tweakers n Tinseltown. Faceless rock stars, royalty in their own mind, performing sold out shows, at the Flavian Amphitheater. Revelry, debauchery, SwimmingContinue reading “Wilcox”
Bio
Matthew Bowers93 has been featured in the anthology Spotlight, and worked with Ron Whitehead on a dynamic audio experience of The New Beat Generation Manifesto &The Calling. Also in print with The Lothlorian Poetry Journal, Dumpster Fire Press, Rye Whiskey Review, Lucifer’s Retreat, Alien Buddha Press … twice, once as poet and the other forContinue reading “Bio”
Justice Among The Stars***
Golden glitter stars line either side of HOLLYWOOD Boulevard. It was “The” Iconic walkway back in the day. I remember feeling a little more than gypped to be honest when I found out that anyone could simply purchase one of those suckers on their own, if you had the Ca$h. Still, I was fuckin’ gladContinue reading “Justice Among The Stars***”
Lost in Transmission
SpiralingDizzyLostGoodbye ShipwreckCrashAgainst FlorescentWall BloodFrail ShallowBreath MelancholyOrbitRoundVenusMars RadiationSicknessDefeatIn Vacuum Wrong turnApocalypse 450° ferinheight The PainInsane withinMy BrainNuclear judgementSmoke stained walls Cattle mutilationIt’s all the same thingTripwire fixxxI bare the scars Chemtrail lungsDisease repentHung in languageNo longer Spoken DisasterWornTornShadow burnDeja VuNever learn Familiarity Self deprication RevealedPortraitOf A Monster Again Again Again Again Bury that mutherfuckerBefore I seeContinue reading “Lost in Transmission”
Seeds of Change
The seed….PlantedBefore…Realized Grown GrowingPersonalStrengthVisionSharedRevelationSpoken throughMuse DustedLong and Silent Shadows Slowly CollectIdentifyRecognizeHarmonizeResonateUnderstanding of aForgotten tongue
2:26 am Musings on a Thursday Morning
2:26 am Musings on a Thursday morningI stopped to writeAs it comes over me Expression RepressionDevastation freedomReleasing painHumbled by self worthThat’s my calling cardI Keep in My back pocket Joy Division Synchronicity Self manifestationSkrying words from AetherTranscending desire I long to be wholeMore than vagrantWithin my skinA squatter withinThis flesh of restlessnessTo journeyTo take flightContinue reading “2:26 am Musings on a Thursday Morning”
The Experiment
I honestly wanted to have a group of gifted writers, with a common ideology, that could unite us and bring about “change”. A Unity/ Community, something to strive for, a vision of a better future than reality of the day to day that we are exposed to now. I know it must seem naive, butContinue reading “The Experiment”
The House of Raven 🐦⬛ 