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Poetic Joust Challenge!!
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Poetic Joust Challenge!! |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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Hearken people of Passions poets all Gather ye round and give ear to my call I, Sir Sven, Knight of Romance bold Challenge the Men of Passions young and old Challenge them to a joust most poetic In celebration of Love's grand aesthetic The rules of this challenge are quite clear Simply write a poem about love most dear The poem can be of any style and form And must stir feelings gentle and warm] Ladies of Passions we will sing for you With our tales of love, your hearts we'll woo So Men of Passions, the challenge has been spoken Will you offer more than just a token? Will you pick up the gauntlet thrown down Men of Passions, poets of world renown? I know that you will each offer your best To show that you can indeed pass this test. Balladeer, LngJn, Parker, Danny, First Knight, jwesley, Mike, Eagle One, sea_of_okc, Brian, Kevin, RSEvans, Jeffrey, Sudhir, jmlee, and all Male members of Passions. . . Gentlemen, the gauntlet has been thrown, I will expect your responses Post Haste!! I demand satisfaction Gentlemen. . . Ladies of Passions. . . I bow to you in humble service, please cheer for your favorites. . . encourage them, offer them inspiration. . . and above all, enjoy the show!! Gentlemen. . . LET THE JOUST BEGIN!!!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
cool challenge and a heck of a fun poem in itself! |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I will totally be looking forward to this one!!! *curious* Great idea Sven!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
oh yea...this is gonna be good... *dusting off and polishing pedestals*  could get real hot in here this summer... MAN I HOPE SO LOL way to go sven-gator later jm |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thy humble servant, O sire of romance, I, a rustic in mind, will hereupon take a chance, Cupid's eye will blink, waiting for the dart, Shot out from my bow, if it returns, will make a work of art... .... .... I am gonna, gonna, give it a try, I am gonna, gonna, take a chance, I am gonna, gonna, write a love song, full of romance, I am gonna make you all cry.... Ha ha ha  What a teaser this one is Sven. By the way, nice poem you have here in itself... regards, sudhir Hey you, out there in the cold, Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me? Hey you, standing in the aisle, With itchy feet and fading smile, can you feel me? Hey you, don't help them to bury the light. Don't give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your own, Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me? Hey you, with your ear against the wall, Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me? Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone? Open your heart, I'm coming home.... by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - The Wall |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Brave Sir Sven, prepare to fight for, a poem, I must write. You, a challenge bold hast given, now, I fear, you must be riven. So, your words, prepare to wield, on this poetic battlefield! May the bravest knight stand victorious! Eric *grabbing thinking cap* |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Sven Sir, I dunnit, posted first attempt on Open #7 already, could you see if thats any good, poor rustic me is not so good at romance, had bad luck always..... regards, sudhir Hey you, out there in the cold, Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me? Hey you, standing in the aisle, With itchy feet and fading smile, can you feel me? Hey you, don't help them to bury the light. Don't give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your own, Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me? Hey you, with your ear against the wall, Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me? Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone? Open your heart, I'm coming home.... by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - The Wall |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful challenge Sven, and said well in the flavour of the times! Anticipating some great reads, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven and the men~ Great challenge ... we ladies will be swooning. Oh, what fun ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
i can't wait for this! ( and james....well you know!! Marina [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 06-08-2000).] |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
If there be a Knight of old with passioned pen of purest gold let him ken to my heart's plea gain my tower, and rescue me! oh this sounds wonderful! I am very excited to see the resulting melee that comes from this! ~Heather |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
With phalanx ordered, shields in place We move on the barbarians, quick apace. Our archers aim, and loose first flight, The barbarians wither, fall, then die. What??? This isn't it?? But, Sven, you said you wanted a Romance poem, and this is a poem about Roman legions... now, if that ain't Romance, I would love to know what is. (hmmphhh, he's always changing the rules...) However, since I am now a married man (the sweet Lorelei owns my heart), I need not worry about romance anymore. I can simply disregard this challenge because, as Corinne says, "Upon my finger is a ring." Ohhhh the joys of matrimony - wherein romance is no longer needed to maintain a healthy relationship; wherein, the man is the ruler, and the woman is always submissive and always happy with the attentions she receives. I'll be very upset if anybody tells lil Lorelei about this thread - VERY upset.... |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
LORELEI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Where are ya?????? Ohhh Lorelei!!!!! Come see what Long John did! >;oP~* hehehe ~H |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I am new here but would like to get in on this challange. What a great idea.. |
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MagnoliaBlue Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 367 |
Hey Sven, you romantic devil... great poem... great idea... I can't wait!!! 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*~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Sven awesome challenge and even more awesome poem you have here. you are definitely the king of romance but this shall be very interesting. i can't wait to see what all you romantic fellas got to say. and yes Janet...it's going to be one hell of a HOTTT summer I got a feeling. you better start practicing your kissing girl. lol hmmm aimster is gonna sit back and enjoy this one lol. take care amy "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
OH GOODIE!!!! I can't wait! This is going to be sooo much fun!  Hey LongJohn!!! Me thinks you need to read that challenge poem again! No rules have changed! I'm waiting to read!!!! Hurry along now men....... ~Sheri |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Men of Passions, three poems have been written By Knights who show no fear! The poets whom by the challenge have been bitten Are Eric, etpoet, and Sudhir!! Eric has re-posted a poem describing a joust long ago And Sudhir has looked into his heart But for now, etpoet has stolen this grand show With his tale of a love's new start. So Men of Passions, why do you stand by and wait? Do you fear these gentle posts? Your presence is hoped for, your poems we humbly await, Give not truth to my boasts!! Gentlemen, the fray has been entered, the meele established. . . these three Knights have taken the first steps. . . they and I await your entry. . . step forth good Knights. . . amaze and delight us all!! Do not make me have to call each of you out by name Gentlemen. . .I demand satisfaction!!! ------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
The heart of this fair maiden is flamed with fire, Waiting upon these brave knights to conspire, Words of love, passionate romance, Devotion of winning any maidens heart, Let the poetry start, I do so love a good challenge, And to see thy windows of these hearts, Hearts of knights, brave and true, Any poetic love will do..... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Sven, I just noticed your challenge.... Well well my good King... I'll have to think on this... It seems posting old poems is ok in this challenge is it.... Well maybe I'll do that for a little breather, while I think up something new. You really want me to change gears here, I was just getting going with the Sigmund Freud personal and now you want Romeo. Well then Romeo it is.... I'm a lover not a fighter.... Oh, Juliet where for art thou Juliet.... Parker |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
If only I could Pick one I would All the Knights here And writing so Dear I'll Not pick One Even in name of Fun So hear my Call I want you ALL!!!! Thank you for sending the challenge....but for making me pick....shame on you...lol |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
I gaze upon the gauntlet lately thrown With eyebrows archly raised -- am I to be Here silent? Shall my ardor not be shown In verses sweetly spun? What primacy Or privilege should gender here afford? Cannot a Lady's quill as surely sing Of Longing's bittersweet, of Love's reward? What eloquence could male perspective bring? A Lady I may be, by God's design -- An object, I am not -- and thus, I say I take the gauntlet's call as rightly mine, And Heaven help the Man who says me nay!! hehehe Go ahead, I DARE you ...  --Kess < !signature--> YOUR LIFE IS A TEST It is only a test ... If this were your Actual Life, you would have been given better instructions! [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 06-09-2000).] |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Sir Sven, I just posted my answer to your challenge in open #7 great poem in here by the way 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 |
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jfreak Member
since 1999-06-17
Posts 306Yuma, AZ, USA |
LOng John, Well Man you may not recognize me for I keep a very low profile. You see I am a freak... but anyway...I must say I find this challenge thrilling. So I will be the latest knight to take the joust. And Take I WILL!!!! Just ask the AngelX. She knows of my strengths in these areas. I have super powers...SO BEWARE. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Kess, I say nay to saying nay..... You would just make us look bad anyway.... Parker |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Sven , Golly! I just couldn't pass this up (or that either) Here's to you , kind sir , and now off to the joust ! Doc |
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nando Member
since 2000-06-09
Posts 87Vaxjo, Smaland, Sweden |
Hey Sven... I´m new here, but I loved your poem and the challenge is hereby accepted... I will pick up the gauntlet now and strike thee with my pen "The all of this life The everything of me The touch of my wife When she´s touching me The beauty of youth The wisdom of age Sharing it all on this lifetime-stage The promises made The thrill of the new The outside will fade Like fresh fallen dew But hear as I say That I cherish this fall I see inside now, loving it all" Eternal love, you just can´t beat it... -nando- Ask me how to live your life, and this to you I´ll say: make your choises true and wise, so that when tomorrow will arise, you´ll smile at yesterday... |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
I'll take your challange, Sir Knight so bold but first I need inspiration. So to the poems I flee and hide to recover for perspiration. |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
I have shown my face to this place,,,,,,but yet it be known I am a lover....not a fighter Sven........LOL Excellent poem which greets all to join. Posted in open 7 for your review Sir. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Look closer good king, the New one was there too....... Just waiting for you to notice. Parker |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i aint afraid of kess no no i aint afraid of kess oh i really must confess im not afraid of kess nyaw nyaw ...reeeead my poem seee my movie |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Welcome Brave Knights!! The grand fray awaits! There are hearts to be won and many desires to sate. Knights from far and near have decided to take part To win that prize we all hold most dear, the heart. Parker has written his first sonnet for those here And Walt has done one that sparks laughter's tears First Knight has illustrated his poem of the past And Master has shown us indeed words that will last. Champions have been chosen and cheered on to greatness Those who have not yet joined will be chastised for lateness But from the crowd there rings out a cry very strange The voice of a lady come from far out of range She demands entrance to this grand poetic display Says that though she is a woman, she indeed has much to say She mounts her horse of white to join the poetic fight But she is stopped at the gates, denied access this night For we know that she is gifted, an object she indeed is not! But she does not belong with this Knighted, rabbled lot! We do know that as a warrior, she can hold her own But this challenge is not hers, and so she stands alone. Gentlemen, the battle continues. . . but there are still some who have not yet entered. . . we await your entries Gentlemen. . . for honor, for Poetry. . . for ROMANCE!!! Gentle Skyfyre, though you ask for entrance to this Joust, I am afraid that I must deny thy petition at this time. . . this challenge was not issued to thee. . . perhaps another time. . . ----------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I shall sit here in the shade and watch the joust with glee wondering which Knight will find the heart that resides in me.. Wonderful!!! |
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gabe_reiser New Member
since 2000-06-09
Posts 8Reston, VA, USofA |
Sir Sven I have done your challenge and it stands posted. Mine words followed onto the boards and it stands coasted. For I hath hit thee with a fair blow, And I do hope it is not too low. For I have posted my blow on the board. And I pray for my winnings to be soared. Higher on the pedistle I stand. With my joust in my hand. I fear that I stand alone. Upon the other challengers bones. |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I was looking for this challenge, wondering what it was. Well I accept the challenge. First I am going to curl up with an emily bronte book and a cup of tea, then I am getting ot a box of cholocates and all the meg ryan movies I can find just so I can capture love. lol To the top of the page so that all the others who were clueless to the challenge may know what the darn 'ell was going on. ------------------------ "I've been too honest with myself I should have lied like everybody else"-Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto "Libraries gave us power Then work came and made us free What price now for a shallow piece of dignity" Nicky Wire, A design for Life. manic street preachers "Rock 'n' roll is our epiphany Culture, alienation, boredom and despair" "To be nobody-but-yourself-in a world which is doing its best night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." E.E Cummings. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Brian your so funny, Meg Ryan movies and Emily book, but sweet and cute...love that ! just love that! Looking forward to more poems of this challenge Sven! I am so excited By the way, where is Michaels, Mikes, Dannys, and Balladeers poems to the challenge, and Christophers, Inclan, David2? [This message has been edited by A Romantic Heart (edited 06-10-2000).] |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Balladeer has snuck his in in a subtle way, as "the Simple Balladeer" that he is. His is really good, too good and all the ladies are at his feet..... Change that title old deer so we know your in, and not just sountering off to Hoboken. |
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