Tag Archives: World Tree

Designing from Bones ~ Underworld

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Gene Lempp

It lies not in darkness, but in shadow. It breathes the air escaping your lips, drawing it into empty lungs. It feels the pulse of your blood. Your heart. Yet – it has none of these things, but longs to … Continue reading →

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Designing from Bones ~ Otherworld

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Gene Lempp

There are things that move just beyond our vision. Words that drift past our ears. Soft. Unintelligible. Teasing. A scent of a flower when standing in an empty windowless room – the sound of running water in a thirsty desert … Continue reading →

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Designing from Bones ~ Story Fruit from the World Tree

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Gene Lempp

“Her canopy holds the sky aloft. Her branches, broad and strong, protect and bear fruit born of heaven for those below. Her steady trunk is stronger than the greatest tower, rising as a bridge from the realms of the dead … Continue reading →