From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - The last of the truly great explorers I’ve seen all that the world has to show me But now, the dream grows cold My life needs a new…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - "Johnny Boy's A Hero," all my hometown papers read I was frightened all that fuss would go straight to my head Never wanted guts or glory…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - Lighting flashes as the storm gathers round. I know the tracks will be slick Can’t let the train get out of control; I gotta think quick…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - Guess it's finally time to go Greet the Reaper, my old foe Wish him well, stand at his side Take his victory in stride He's been…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - “The time has come,” the warden said, “for tomorrow, you will die So choose your last meal. We’ll sauté anything before you fry” I’d…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - All my possessions finally behind me There's nothing left that's tying me down The clicking of the train tracks reminds me Of that tiny…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - I awake from a dreamless sleep The Golden Apple still rich on my tongue And oh, it tastes just as sweet Here at the end as when I was…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - Staring down Death in the hell that was war I'd seen no memories, flashbacks, or visions I only saw myself cowering in fear Gasping…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - Sanctuary on the shore I departed years before Waves are dousing, but the rising sun helps dry me in the dawn Staggering aboard a bus…

From "The Fruits Of Their Labours" (2014). Copyright © 2014 by The Apple Zed. All rights reserved. - I open my eyes, and I rise with no pain This shouldn’t be possible. It can’t be explained away A million volts - it should have cooked…