The Red Mage

Red mage refers to a class of wizard in Final Fantasy that can use the power of the elements to either wound enemies or heal allies. As a child, my best friend and I would play "Final Fantasy" and the read mage was his favorite job.

"The Red Mage" by Brandon Shaffer

Hazel eyes shine,

Shine from under a hat.

Under hat so abundant in fur.

Crying to me with the wink of an eye.

I cast down my defenses.

He approaches with ease.

My mysterious friend strikes a fanciful pose.

Lightning strikes the ground at his feet.

A small crater takes place in the soil.

The crimson wizard slams the ground with great force.

To the surface slithers a miniature serpent.

In the red mage's hand, it becomes petrified.

Fire,

Brimstone,

A crazed incantation.

Smoke rolls from his nose 

While red gleams in his eyes.

Fire bursts from his fingers,

Sparking the serpent.

The mage inhales deeply;

The apparatus does sigh.