Chris Niday

Chris Niday

Chris Niday has been actively writing poetry, short stories, and occasional ramblings since the age of fourteen. He is now 19 and though he has no official experience with writing as a career or educational pursuit, makes a regular habit of it. In his closet is a dresser that holds nearly two dozen (mostly filled) notebooks in its bottom drawer. He currently resides in the dullest city in the state of Iowa with his mother and sister. His foremost influences are poets Robert Frost, Jim Morrison, and Edgar Allen Poe; authors Stephen King and George R.R. Martin (though their influence may not be quite so noticeable). Despite his conservative taste in literature, it's a little known fact that he actually has read many other authors of which he cannot recall offhand. Since the beginning of his poetic works, he has explored a vast dark era of poetry as well as poems covering a large variety of subjects. He has been submitting some of his favorite works in response to his growing popularity, and plans to write even greater material very soon. Chris is a spiritual (not religious) man, who believes strongly in balance and peace of mind. He would like to take this little space to say thank you to his awesome readers for helping him achieve over 500 views. He is now beginning to write reviews for albums and videogames. Chris makes an effort to submit at least 7-10 pieces of content each week.
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  • A Not so Lucky Irishman
    3/9/2012
    A humorous limerick about an Irishman searching for shamrocks.
  • MineCraft: A Diamond in the Rough
    12/13/2011
    An informal review of my favorite video game of 2011: MineCraft.
  • The Gamecube: Proof that the Size of Your Disc Doesn't Matter
    12/8/2011
    An informal review of my favorite video game console of all time, the Nintendo Gamecube.
  • Lloyd Irving: My Favorite Video Game Character of All Time
    12/7/2011
    An informal review about Lloyd Irving, my favorite video game character of all time.
  • A Breath of a Reborn Era
    11/30/2011
    A new fantasy poem. This time, a godlike warrior cheats death and through revelations, overcomes his own sinful and corrupted past. He seeks to bring a new era of peace to his home by slaying a nefarious tyrant.
  • Your Voice is the Echo in Drops of Water
    11/30/2011
    A third classic poem of mine. One that's more abstract and entrancing.
  • On the Starlit Realms of Space
    11/30/2011
    Another older poem of mine. A short piece symbolizing eternal love or friendship.
  • Infernal Retribution
    11/29/2011
    A short, older poem of mine describing a descent into oblivion.
  • Self Induced Television Corruption of Minds - S.I.T.C.O.M
    11/29/2011
    A humorous poem about how TV can have detrimental effects on people who become willingly addicted.
  • Album Review: Das Racist - Relax
    11/28/2011
    An album review for Relax by Das Racist.
  • A Voyage Through Hazy Delirium
    11/27/2011
    A poem describing a journey through the infinite nonsensical dreamworlds of the mind.
  • Majestic Ash
    11/26/2011
    Another fantasy tinged poem about a kingdom lost to the forces of nature.
  • Album Review: Hello Sadness - Los Campesinos!
    11/26/2011
    An album review for Hello Sadness by Los Campesionos!
  • Album Review: A Dramatic Turn of Events - Dream Theater
    11/25/2011
    An album Review for Dream Theater's A Dramatic Turn of Events.
  • Only the Peaceful Are Spared the Cost
    11/24/2011
    A poem describing war.
  • Flames of Defeat
    11/22/2011
    A haiku about the choice to overcome a loss or defeat.
  • Escape to Solace
    11/21/2011
    A poem that tells of two lovers that flee from a painful life of disownment. They find peace and tranquility in a lost place far off from where they knew.
  • Planet O2913B-X
    11/19/2011
    The first in an ongoing poetic story of a sci-fi planet in the future. This work is of a somewhat experimental nature, and will be followed with several parts over time until the full story of the fictional O2913B-X is told.
  • Life Shines on the Peak
    11/19/2011
    A new inspirational poem. One that states the importance of overcoming the weaknesses people can struggle with in life.
  • Dream Weather
    11/18/2011
    A poem about the phases that we experience as we discover dreams and just as easily watch them drift away. However, like the weather, the course of our lives can bring them back to us.
  • Moonlit Black Sky
    11/18/2011
    A lightly romantic, yet dark poem about a wedding in the dark of a chilled autumn night.
  • Blurred Ink of the Past
    11/18/2011
    A heavier poem describing the struggle of losing yourself at different points of life. Change can even leave ourselves amazed at who we see in the mirror.
  • Glass Earth
    11/18/2011
    A haiku describing a unique look at our beloved planet Earth.
  • Wisdom Left Behind
    11/18/2011
    An inspiring poem about our world. One that needs us all to work together and stand as one as a peaceful, stronger unity. One that recognizes differences, but celebrates them. The wisdom many seem to have forgotten.
  • The Heartbeat of a Hero
    11/18/2011
    Another fantasy driven poem with an epic feel. This one is about a man who rises up to become a hero.
  • Longing for Light
    11/16/2011
    A fantasy driven poem. Though it doesn't have a solid message or premise to it, the story is meant to be more entertaining and abstract.
  • A Blinded World
    11/16/2011
    A powerful poem about America's misguided political and economical views and the consequences of our blunders. DISCLAIMER: The soldiers described in the poem are not being criticized! This writing only makes a point of the cruel consequences of war.
  • Before the Angel's Eyes
    11/16/2011
    A hopeful poem about a triumph over darkness. The dream of peace and equality in the minds and hearts of all.
  • Prisms in My Mind
    11/16/2011
    A mystical poem about confronting oneself and opening your eyes to the truth.
  • 15 Hours
    11/15/2011
    A gritty horror story set during a viral outbreak. Action, suspense, and apocalyptic themes are the basis of this hardcore thriller!
  • The Year Wii Came Home
    11/7/2011
    An entertaining memoir of my family's Christmas 2009.
  • Secrets of a Madman
    11/4/2011
    A somewhat morbid poem describing the grim phantasmagoria of the twisted mind. Secrets, sin, and corruption are the key elements of this poem.
  • Ornaments of Winter
    11/4/2011
    A haiku about the decorative aspects of snowfall in winter.
  • True Happiness of the Holiday Season
    11/4/2011
    A poem about all things that should be relished parts of the holiday season; a time not just for giving and receiving gifts, but being together.
  • Homage to the Order of Fall
    11/1/2011
    A poem describing the gradual domination of autumn's force. Respectful acknowledgement of its power to change most living things. Also could be considered an uncommon look at fall from the eyes of someone with seasonal depression or related conditions.
  • Fresh Blood for the Groundskeeper
    10/26/2011
    Chilling horror story about two teenagers who decide to sneak around their local cemetery on the night before Halloween, in hopes of unveiling some answers about a gruesome urban legend. However, as midnight approaches, their fears catch up with them.
  • The Promise Reveals the Path
    10/20/2011
    A villanelle poem about the need for inspiration to help us through the more arduous parts of life; whether it be religion or a different personal motivator.

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