Marquis Smith

"The Wingless Bird" contains grief & despair. Yes, this is where hope dies. The individual dreams of a better life. Forget it! He is awoken only to find reality! And we all know reality hits like a ton of bricks. Classic AABB & ABAB. Heavily inspired by Paradise Lost. Preferred genres (but not limited to) Death-doom/gothic metal.

"The hurting ones always roam unchaperoned", a rather dark sentiment that echo through the entire piece. This person feels that even hope itself has betrayed them. They feel alone and abandoned. "Don't talk me down from the ledge," the author solicits... rather literal or figurative, I'd let the reader decide. Heavily influenced by early Anathema. No rhyme pattern throughout. Their character's cry is his lost song. Preferred genres (but not limited to) gothic metal/alternative metal/experimental.

"Break My Heart of Stone" describes an individual reaching their higher power. This person gave their life for the gospel. An inspirational piece and show there's light at the end of the tunnel. I was inspired by early Killswitch Engage & As I Lay Dying. This serves to stand out from my other works. Preferred genres (but not limited to) metalcore.

"Me Inside" pretty straight forward piece. Just in your face late 90's/early 00's nu metal attitude. Classic AABB in rhyme scheme. Heavily influenced by bands like Korn. Preferred genres (but not limited to) nu-metal.

"Maiden Ov Black" details the author having relations with a woman for the first time. The young whipper snapper is swept off his feet by this seasoned lover. He liken the experience to witchery of sorts and feels lost for her, forever! He says in the end, "no one makes it out alive" suggesting that he and whoever else that had the opportunity with this lover has and will loose all rational. A very fun piece to write indeed. Heavily influenced by My Dying Bride (band). There is rhyme scheme but not all the way through. Preferred genres (but not limited to) death doom metal/gothic metal.