Carlos Lorenzo Estrada : Writing

The Days of Vice and Virtue

The Days of Vice and Virtue

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Dedicated to my Father, who suffered from a hereditary rage and anger he was unable to overcome in his life. But who I Iove and forgive.
Between the Lines

Between the Lines

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Most writing is very personal and can reflect its creator within the lines of the art. In ways we bleed for our work in some capacity and it shows.
Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sense

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


This is not meant as a swipe toward another piece of art but simply a counter narrative on the ideas of "common sense". Its virtue is highly dependent..
Progressive end to freedom

Progressive end to freedom

A Story by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Some fictions are more truer then facts..
Sutures

Sutures

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


This is a poem for the broken hearted. We are all born to know heartache.
Old Shoes

Old Shoes

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Inspired by the man in black and his song "I been Everywhere".
Unrequited

Unrequited

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


My second attempt at the difficult art of sonnet. I have to confess despite its rule scheme requirements there is a unique beauty to them.
The Grave Bells of St. Clairvaux

The Grave Bells of St. Clairvaux

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


The end of a trilogy of poetry I regard as dark gothic rhyme. See author notes for further details on these poems.
Song of Ares

Song of Ares

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


It is said secretly that Aphrodite asked her consort Ares to write a poem of his love. He did so, unfortunately, it was to himself. It is why vanitie..
The final Answer...

The final Answer...

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


I could never win an argument with my ex-girlfriend because she always had the last word and a vast amount of wit to put me in my place. She inspired ..