Introduction to Tom In his own words I was born in Ireland, the land of scholars and saints; steeped in language and literature. My family moved to South America in 1974, when I was eight-year-old and so most of my childhood was spent in Brazil. This move was a real culture shock to me. The […]

The Coming of Night by: Patrick Lee Hebert The coming of night brings darkened endeavors bright awakenings are deafened momentarily ritualistic living drastic measures they are only dreams.   The man whose face is ashen speaks with authority that is unpronounced his pallid cheeks quivering from the pain of  a thousand years of hurt. He […]

Alone by: Patrick Lee Hebert Macabre thoughts arise during the haze Unannounced, they beckon me to awaken… for a moment, in the middle of the night. The haze thickens instead of the usual dissipation… and lasts throughout my day… confusion.   I stare at the moon at night… when no-one can see me… I stare […]