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A Knave In Love
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A Knave In Love |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Ho, knave! I see you wear a blade- I’m rather glad you do… I’d hate to from some gallows hang, For such a dog as you. Who am I? Do you really care? I’ll tell you just the same… You broke my younger sister’s heart, Brought shame upon her name. Aye, dog! It’s time to square accounts. The time’s far past, I feel… You broke her heart with lying words- I’ll cleave your own with steel. Well? Draw your blade, and make your peace. I’ve other tasks at hand… I’ve set aside a bit of time- To kill a sorry man. En garde! Ah, good! You’ve used a blade. Best give it all you’ve got. For when we’re done, where we are two- But one will leave the spot. Ah! That was close! I’ll give you that. Your wrist is strong and sure. Nor is my strength, “as that of ten… Because my heart is pure”. Ha! Got you then! Aye, it’s a prick. Your face is calm and bland… But I can wait until the blood- Makes slippery your hand. We must be done, ere gendarmes come- And so I’ll thrust you through! Ah, God! Your rapier’s point it sharp! It seems you’ve killed me, too. And ere we cross Death’s portal grim- I’d like to shake your hand. You may have been a knave in love, At fighting, you’re a man! |
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Jeremiah Johnson Senior Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 1223Brooksville, Fl, U.S |
this is a good poem. i like its theme of the old west and you make it seem so real. great job i love it. I'm the lord, I'm the havoc, I'm the soul |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear gunslinger, excellent poem and even more excellent story... it's a common tale, but the way you tell it in verse brings the whole thing to life... i'll be looking for more of your work in the future... sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I really enjoyed the theme and the action in this story. James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful writing, John! I enjoyed this immensely! Denise |
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