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The Tale of Sweet Claire
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The Tale of Sweet Claire |
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Jack Napes Member
since 2014-02-22
Posts 290Phaedra's Womb |
Born of love in thunders' wake She lived in joy and laughter A maiden pure with hair of gold 'Twas her the boys ran after! Claire would dance her chores away Waltzing through the dishes Her love, a tinker by his trade Fulfilled her fondest wishes And he, this lad of word and deed Who hammered the copper still Had dreams that rose above the mead Forging his iron will. Claire’s laugh of silver chords did ring Concealing a mettle intent She gave her heart as pure as Spring To her man who was heaven sent His name was Hoke, and that's no joke This laddie had fists of steel So a man would think twice before he spoke Of Claire and how he feels Sweet Claire would cast her smiles around Brightenening the darkest days But smiles returned caused Hoke to frown And display his most threatening gaze That 'ol green monster had it's hold But to his brow sweet Claire was soothing She'd hum a tune to warm the cold And soon Hoke's heart was swooning. With an angel face and a sweet caress Hoke acted with shored restraint Yes, Claire could lessen all his stress That jealousy couldn’t taint A woman more fair with gifted hands This land has never known Of this Hoke knew and made his stand To be her only beau Her father now, he had his views Of who his sweet Claire should wed And when Claire heard this shocking news Her heart was filled with dread Wanting a man of title To wed his daughter so fair One whose deeds would not be idle And ne'er his pocketbook, be bare Touch, but don't look |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Enjoyed this immensely, Jack - well told - but was surprised that it ended there - wanted to know what happened next. Owl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jack!Good rhyme, flow, meter and all that good stuff. Oh and the poem was good too. My hat is off to you. Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Loved this poem with its story of Clair and Hoke. Read like an installment. Enjoyed immensely. ~*~ People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. ~*~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
very interesting indeed ... does seem to beg a sequel ! |
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Jack Napes Member
since 2014-02-22
Posts 290Phaedra's Womb |
Fictional portraits of life don't always have a happy ending. Aren't we all glad that it doesn't work out that way in real life? I know I am. Can you imagine Jack unloading a '56 Crown 'Vicky for a Pink Caddy (and those legs)? Send me to the bank! Touch, but don't look |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Take it to the bank or  get taken to the cleaners... hmmm...decisions, decisions!Lori |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
fine writing...James |
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