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The Queen’s Ransom (Villanelle)
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The Queen’s Ransom (Villanelle) |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Of course, with a bit of inspiration from Earth Angel's piece… By Robert E. Michaud Jr. Take heart, my Queen, aspire not to speak For in thine hollowed soul there be no more Betwixt thy love and treasure forth to seek. I’ve searched thy kingdom through and found it bleak And have each dark, cold chasm now explored, ~ Take heart, my Queen, aspire not to speak. Alas, thine bosom’s hold emotions peaked While dragon scowled and men were poised for war Betwixt thy love and treasure forth to seek. Lo, in mine battle, barricades grew weak And death was not so pleasant to ignore, ~ Take heart, my Queen, aspire not to speak. Mine broken heart hath turned the other cheek And chivalry no recompense implores Betwixt thy love and treasure forth to seek. With death infilling kingdom, now, that reeks And riches gone awry to distant shores, Take heart, my Queen, aspire not to speak Betwixt thy love and treasure forth to seek. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your weaving of words make for some beautiful inspiration!! Gorgeous poem~~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Thank you Blues Serenade by the Seaside, I much appreciate your kind reponse. Word weaving ... I like it! God bless, -Bob |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
An excellent villanelle, Bob. Very nice work, indeed. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Balladeer, Thank you and you know that, after doing a Villanelle and all, Chocolate must be right around the corner. Smiles and God bless, -Bob |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Picture perfect! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Sharon, Why thank you so very, very much for your 'picture perfect' reply, because, well, I do so love 'weaving' word pictures. I do. I do. Again, thanks and God bless, -Bob |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This is lovely. You are missed. Should post more often. Your friends are here. latearrival |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
REALLY liked this one, Robert! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Latearrival, Big smiles. Awwwwwe, thank you so very, very much and, yes, you’re right and, yes, I should and, yes, I know. martiniat8, WoW! What a nice big Really! REALLY!!! …and I really do appreciate it. Thank you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Absolutely beautiful work, Bob! *S* |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Well, now, thank you ma'm *S* for your kind reply. God bless you mightily and know 'tis much appreciated. -Bob |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Where is our Earth Angel to bask in this romantic and beautiful poem. I love Villanelles and this is exquisite. Thank you, Bob. Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Bob.. I think you are a perfect word weaver of love... enjoyed this so much! Bisous de Sydney RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Alison, Really??? I know??? I know??? Where, oh, where could she be??? Anyway, thinking about it a bit more, you know, considering the world condition and all, I do suppose that all 'good' Earth Angels are quite busy now-a-days and, well, I do, well, I do think of her as one of them good ones, so, I do suppose that she's off saving the world or something kind of major like that. I suppose??? Anyway, again, Alison, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind reply. Thank you and God bless, -Bob Roniece Dawson-Bruce, Why thank you for your friendly gesture (bisous) and lovely commendations from Sydney and, also, thank you so very much for your added encouragement in that you also complimented me on my word weaving ability. Wow, I’m sure you already know this, but, anyway, you Gals are really, Really Special and, again, thank you, thank you, thank you so very, very much and, as always, God bless, (bisous), and big smiles, -Bob |
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