navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #8 » Challenge to the Grand Wizard of Carnell
Open Poetry #8
Post A Reply Post New Topic Challenge to the Grand Wizard of Carnell Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Sven
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

0 posted 2000-06-11 02:10 AM


Far off in Castle Colon
Resides the Grand Wizard of Carnell
In his crystal ball he can see
The Knights of Passions jousting for Romance
For the honor and for the glory

He zeroes in on Sir Sven
Who has thrown down this challenge
And as he does, he could almost swear
That the Brave Knight of Romance
Is laughing at him!

"Great Wizard of Carnell!" Sir Sven shouts
"I dare thee this joust to join!"
The other Knights stop and gasp in wonder
Has Sir Sven lost his mind?
For the Great Wizard of Carnell holds much power
Only a fool would dare call him out

In a puff of smoke and a clap of thunder
The Great Wizard himself appears
"Sir Sven, thou shalt regret thy dare!"
Clad in his flowing robes of blue
The Grand Wizard of Carnell took his staff in hand
Turned to the crowd and began:

------------------------------------------------------------------------



 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


© Copyright 2000 John Garcia - All Rights Reserved
Jeffrey Carter
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367
State of constant confusion!
1 posted 2000-06-11 02:30 AM


Now this I gotta see!!!

 All my love,
Jeffrey

I lie awake in a world filled with dreams,
but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep


Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
2 posted 2000-06-11 05:44 AM


I'm holding my breath!!!  
Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669
Michigan, US
3 posted 2000-06-11 06:53 AM


Wizard's Warning

Though similes and metaphors
are tools of magic's quest,
misread they are but bitter swords
and fools of magic's test.

Cast not thy gauntlet to the ground
and challenge not the rest,
for tales of courage yet abound
within the hero's breast.

Tread light the path of knightly yore,
in shiny metal dressed,
for love is lost in passion's lore
when 'vantage most is pressed.

Raise not thy hand in bitter ire,
or even in fair jest.
Fair love's ne'er won in heat of fire
and seldom by the best.

Lay down the weapon in thine hand,
allow yon heart to rest.
For love and battle ne'er can stand
beneath the lunar crest.

Seek not, my friend, to win fair heart
as prize for being best.
Such tourney's lost before you start
and she's left unimpressed.

Though similes and metaphors
are tools of magic's quest,
the only way to spell those doors
- is as her bidden guest.


ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
4 posted 2000-06-11 07:11 AM


I'M ANXIOUSLY WAITING!
X Angel
Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521
Oregon
5 posted 2000-06-11 10:07 AM


truer words have never been spoken!
Awesome job Ron!
I could almost cast my vote for this one....
*scratching head*
I'll be back!

~Heather

Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada
6 posted 2000-06-11 10:28 AM


Oh Sven ... taking on the Wizard with poetic challenge ... you are quite brave!  Well said, as I see you've called him out ...

It appears that Ron has penned you quite a thought-provoking reply!  Done with shear majestry I might add ... shall there be more, or does the message within lay rest to the challenge?

Wonderful writing dear sirs, and so nice to "see" you Ron!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
7 posted 2000-06-11 10:33 AM


Breathing again!!!

Ron! That was great!  

doreen peri
Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812
Virginia
8 posted 2000-06-11 11:26 AM


"Seek not, my friend, to win fair heart
as prize for being best.
Such tourney's lost before you start
and she's left unimpressed."

ROFL!!! too funny and very right on!

Sven... maybe you should've challenged him to  a game of cards or something, instead... hehe... but Ron's probably pretty good at that, too, come to think of it.

Challenge overly surpassed, Ron!   can't stop laughing

Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

9 posted 2000-06-11 11:42 AM


WAY TOO GO SVEN!!!!
i have often wondered why our glorious WIZARD and gracious host never posts..
thank for bringing him out of the shadows for us to see...
AWESOME POEM WHIZ!!!
please grace us more often
later-poet-master-gators
jm

 And it's good that I'm not angry,
I just need to get over,
I'm not angry, anymore
Cry when you cry,
run when you run,
love when you love,
represent the ashes
that you leave behind
~MB20~

"What the caterpillar calls the end ...
The world calls a butterfly"
~Lao Tze Tao~
~Butterflies are meant to be free~



MagnoliaBlue
Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367

10 posted 2000-06-11 04:24 PM


Ahh, Indeed he IS a true wizard.

I am impressed, Sir Ron!  

MagnoliaBlue


 Pay a visit to:
http://cyberageadventures.com
You will love it!

"A poem is just an expression of my life and heart."*CJB*

~*My Skipper Jim,
I love you!
Your Lady June*~

Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
11 posted 2000-06-11 04:49 PM


A noble knight, the gallant Sir Hirsute,
No enemy this warrior shan't quell.
To fell his foe each day was his repute
His kingdom of grand chivalry did tell.

'Tis said his ventures span til googol's end
In stalwart sentinel at Sturgeon stance,
Deflaying looming giants who portend
Minacity to Hirsute's sprightly lance.

This valiant knight, a full brigade of one,
Foreboding sword, he and his mighty steed
El Ronicante bear battle cries 'til dawn.
No count of peril does brave Hirsute heed.

kat
Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387

12 posted 2000-06-11 07:41 PM


Sven, that was great! Glad you were also able to bring our "Wizard" out and what a  come back!! I bow to both of you.lol
WOW!!


Kat

Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA
13 posted 2000-06-11 08:46 PM


I'm reminded of the ant crawling up the elephant's leg with rape on his mind.......
Sven
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA
14 posted 2000-06-11 08:53 PM


His warning giv'n, the Grand Wizard departed as he had come
And when he disappeared, the assembled crowd gasped in amazement
For they had not expected the Grand Wizard to appear so quickly
Nor to dispense such words of wisdom. . . and of warning

The Brave Knights took to heart the words the Grand Wizard spoke
For he spoke with the wisdom of the ages. . . and of life
A life that had know much joy, and much sorrow
A life that would indeed outlast them all, until the life to come. . .

My thanks to thee Grand Wizard for thy words so powerful and so true. . . reminding us all that the only words that will open a Woman's heart. . . are hers. . .

The challenge continues. . .

---------------------------------------------------------------




 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669
Michigan, US
15 posted 2000-06-12 01:30 PM


Thanks, one and all, for the kind words (and, in Nan's case, for the beautifully poetic albeit erudite ones).

And thanks to you, Sven, for giving me the impetus to throw a few rhymes together - something I get far too little opportunity to do these days.  



Sven
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA
16 posted 2000-06-13 01:32 AM


Indeed, Grand Wizard, the thanks go to you from us. . . for your words have touched the hearts of many. . . thank you for gracing us with your presence. . .

Perhaps we shall see more from thee in days to come???

---------------------------------------------------------------

 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #8 » Challenge to the Grand Wizard of Carnell

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary