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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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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. Traversing mount and moor, each foe succumbs To brazen knight, in combat cruel and fierce Day's end with tattered lance Sir Hirsute sums The victories of giants he did pierce. Fair DameSal who by sheltered wood resides A maiden in consort of giant quest. Impervious, her tatted cloak beside Protective shield envelops knightly rest. For she beholds with perspicacious eye That flailing arms of augur's giant sail Are vanes of winmill's whirligigs a-sky. Evoking Hirsute's chivalrous regale. She deftly hones his oaken lance each day Thence sabred knight, his kingdom he'll defend And in his fervid crusade he shall splay Each vanquished giant three sheets to the wind.  ------------------ Nay, if our wits run the Wild-Goose chase, I am done: For thou hast more of the Wild-Goose in one of thy wits, Than I am sure I have in my whole five. ~ ²1592 Wm. Shakespeare ~ Romeo & Juliet ~ ii. iv. 75 [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 08-15-99).] |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wow! Guess this is why you're the best huh? I love your work and you always have just the right graphic for it! Wonderful poem, Nan!  |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
So Harry (hairy) valiantly stood among the esturary waves, smacking his sword upon the waters, making the roe rue residency. Wonderful imagery again Nan in another Quixotic retelling. Bravo!!  Alicat |
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Loneheart Member
since 1999-09-13
Posts 92Eastern US |
A magnificent piece of poetry fair maid I applaud thee |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Another masterpiece! ------------------ Denise |
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Pufalove Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 119Houston, Tx. USA |
wow, on second thought WOW! Marvelous way with words. Excellent. I want to be her. ------------------ O all ye powers that he implanted, Arise, keep silence no more; put forth the strength that he hath granted, your noblest work is to adore. |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Like it Nan--thanks for the smile.------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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Mona Lisa Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 100Halifax, Nova Scotia |
This poem is simply, splendiferous! Is that a word? Idonthinkso! Anyway, I like the poem a bunch. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Nan, Me-thinks Sir Hirsute has indeed met his match in thee . |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Geesh - How did this get into this forum? Hirsute is Justin Comparable!! Thank you all - I enjoyed writing this one.... and Mona - "splendiferous" is a portmanteau word, Justin Kace you were wondering. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan, May I add another portmanteau word Wondiferous. If it isn't one it should be. |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Nan....this is a masterpiece, and one that I enjoyed alot...thanks for the fantastic read..... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Here's another one: FANTABULOUS ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." "Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near..." |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
Bravo, bravo, encore.... (and much claping) |
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merlynh Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 411deer park, wa |
Wow! Man those graphics caught me by surpise. Nice poem. I just want to know how I can get those graphics? |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
EXcellent, milady. I like it. jabberwocky has bnothing on thee. :-) ------------------ ~GS~ |
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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
encore!!! |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Ah Nan ! This is GREAT ! I'm glad you took it back to the top. Arlequin ! |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Excellent! I'm floored by this one.Loved it! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thanks guys... That darned Sir Hirsute just keeps taking on one giant after another after another, ya know? |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
I'd like to add...."Beautirific"... (Going back to class now.....hehehe)  |
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