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Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07
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With my darkling

0 posted 2003-03-04 01:19 PM


And so came the morn, as the fires died out
The camp stirred to life and prayed to their gods
Alone sat a warrior ,  scars on his face
Donning his armour, ignoring the odds

A calm was about him,  movements routine
Nerves as controlled as his fear seemed to be
Joining his comrades, accepting his fate
Trust in his God and his sword made him free

"And so comes the day!", Cries the brat to his men
"Show them no quarter!", today we shall win!
He looks to the field, his enemy strong
And then forgives his brat prince for his sin

Behind archers he marched, sword in his hand
Preparing for dying,  not fearing death
A roar like no other, battle begins
Rage takes control in the space of a breath

A cold tempest fury, one with his sword
They fall like  leaves, in the wake of his storm
The screams of his brethren harden his steel
Thier blood in his eyes is salty and warm

The brat prince, a coward, screams"all retreat!"
The warrior in anger, picks up a bow
"I'll not let my brothers die for this fool"
Treason the the last thing the brat prince would know

"To me" cried the warrior, unwanted king
Retreat on my sword, or victory bring
His sword swept paths through the line of his foes
And his soldiers rallied, To thier new king

Blood ran like rivers, and few would survive
But the warrior king victor was still free
A grass crown was he given upon the field
No roman,  romans could kings never be

And though he has power
only romans are free


I havent been able to write for 2 weeks, and then this,my first attempt at telling a story, I truly welcome tech critiques, I spent 8 drunken hours on this damn writer block buster, and tried to stay in form, though in the end I needed A spell checker and 4 more shots to post it.
Jason


[This message has been edited by Jason Lyle (03-04-2003 01:20 PM).]

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Phantom Poet
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1 posted 2003-03-04 01:39 PM


Keep drinking and writeing i belive words written are well spoken
>>>phantom poet<<

littlewing
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2 posted 2003-03-04 02:34 PM


Jason - good for you my friend- keep writing - epic poetry is my first love - long winding stories - yours beautifully done xxoo
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3 posted 2003-03-04 02:51 PM


If you need a good drunk to write like this, then I am going to buy stock in the dreaded "Scary Smooth". A masterful piece of writing.

BTW.. I don;t know if Kristie told you guys, but Scary Smooth is Ezra Brooks Kentucky Whiskey.

Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438
With my darkling
4 posted 2003-03-04 05:52 PM


Ok, I'm sober now, thanks for the kind comments friends.I see I have left meter in a few places.....must fix.
Jason

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5 posted 2003-03-04 06:57 PM


WOW!

WOW!


Enchantress
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Canada eh.
6 posted 2003-03-04 06:59 PM


OH WOW!!!  FANTASTIC!!
*Maybe I should have a wee nip of whatever you're having*
~Smiles, Nancy~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438
With my darkling
7 posted 2003-03-04 07:39 PM


Lol! I prefer to write on crown royal,............in my defense......Poe was an alchoholic.
Jason

[This message has been edited by Jason Lyle (03-04-2003 07:40 PM).]

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