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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
He burst in with his sword held high ‘William Smith you’re going to die’ The haunted man just flew into the room He had done the dirty deed Vengeance now had set its seed Big Bill Smith was heading for his tomb William Smith put down his drink And before you’re staring eyes could blink Drew his trusty weapon from its thong Span quickly ‘round and in a flash Drew from him a blood red gash You could feel the seeping… of its song The Tavern pub was packed that night That these two men had had their fight It’s recited now in local history But what that fight was all about The answer still is cloaked in doubt The reason is an unsolved mystery Big Bill Smith and Jack O’Night Were circling now prepared to fight They coldly glared into each other’s eyes With clenching hands that firmly gripped Through the air their swords were whipped And when connected curdling were their cries Bessie Bright had watched them fight Sitting on a stool that night She was working at the Inn behind the bar Bessie had known both the men She’d often brought them comfort when On that night theirs was ….a fallen star Jack O’Night had owned some land A manor house and stables grand He had for years brewed the local mead And late one night he’d felt at threat The papers from his safe did get And just for safety gave the girl the deed Jack O’Night brought William down Wrestling now upon the ground His rapier blade pressed firm against his throat Big Bill then reached out his hand And sent him to the Promised Land With a dagger hidden deep within his coat Jack was pole axed where he stood As from the wound his life did flood His body now was weighty but with lead And as he swam in heavens moat The rapier still at Big Bills Throat Did it’s job and killed big William dead Those gathered there reeled back in shock But someone heard the door unlock And this is where the mystery takes its course A dainty figure dressed in white Rode off into the ink black night Astride the back of Big Bills stallion horse The tavern called The Dog And Duck Is where these men ran out of luck? And on the wall there hangs a shiny plaque And when the winter’s nights are cold This story now is always told And two rusty swords are pulled out from a sack Where’s the mystery? I hear you say It was the one who rode away And to this theory I know I must concede But was it for the love of her That Jack O’Night became a Kerr Or was it for the losing of that …deed ? Jon Mewett. I'm in the studio at the moment so not enough computer time.I can't read as much of your peoples stuff as I'd like. Sorry but I will get 'round. Jon [This message has been edited by Jon Mewett (edited 04-12-2000).] |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Awesome story Jon. Held me spellbound. Excellent piece of work! ...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is.... Black Eagle Oglala Sioux holy man |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
WOW!! What a story, Jon!! This is an excellent poem for sure. Oh yeah, I don't mind waiting for your replies....they are worth waiting for! Love and hugs, Lizzie  "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
As always Jon, I was enthralled with the story and enraptured by the words. Good one. May your roof never fall in and those beneath it never fall out. Irish proverb. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fantastic story, Jon! Captivating tale! Denise |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Jon, Excellent narrative you've put to verse, the rhyming scheme was marvelous! You are a MASTER story teller. WELL DONE! Dennis :^) |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Jon, Always a great story from you. Well done. ~Gene |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Awesome story Jon. Enjoyed it much, as always ! |
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Swåmp¤Faerÿie Member
since 2000-03-29
Posts 358Illinois |
As usual....an enthralling story by Jon!!Love it!! swampie And there she weaves by night and day, a magic web of colours gay.~Tennyson |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Was that a Lady in White I saw? Or was it my imagination? Strange comings and goings Glad you liked this Jon |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
I was captivated throughout the entire work of art, Jon.. Beautiful.. MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND Irish Blessing |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Angel you are very kind. Thanx a million thanx Jon |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
Hmmmm...so Jack had done the dirty before arriving......became a Kerr??...so what was his beef with Bill?...Hmmm....er...no that can't be it...Ummm....yeah That's it....er...er..Hmmmm...get back to you on this. One more great poem from The Master Brilliant Jon brilliant Jack |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Perhaps he had lost the deed in some sort of bet with Bill,and had been betrayed by the girl. Perhaps the dainty figure wasn't the same person. You can never tell Jon |
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