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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2002-03-24 08:15 PM

Beyond the light of distant fire
a thousand stand to fight
Born of need for freedom’s desire
in fear of certain plight.

Beyond the hill behind the moon
in glow of softest light
a maiden sways in heart of swoon
from kiss of bravest knight

A feast of foul and pig and goat
to be for most last meal
Wood steps to cross watery moat
though some the moat will steal.

A bed of straw to break the cold
of ground so hard and cruel
A sleepless fear from dreams will hold
the gut so tight from gruel

Upon the break of dawn in light
the flame of fire now dead
A trumpet call shall wake the knight
from warmth of straw of bed

A charge will cause the roar to fall
upon the ears for miles
As maids do cry upon the wall
the reaper laughs and smiles.
Mushy...I know you are going to utterly hate me
for this one....sorry, I could not help myself!

[This message has been edited by Magnus (03-24-2002 11:02 PM).]

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-03-24 08:24 PM

Barry! What lines!

The smell of turf and seashore breeze
trembles the maiden's very knees
the pounding surf and fearsome roar
as waves come pounding to the shore!

Each Knight is dressed for battle ready
each horse quavers 'though held steady
each heart is sure of triumph's meet!
and Sun arises, a war to greet...

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

2 posted 2002-03-24 10:03 PM

I think this one deserves an Oscar, Barry...

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Morcastlin
Member

since 2002-01-14

Posts 244
The Jersey Shore, USA

3 posted 2002-03-24 10:18 PM

Holy smokes, Magnus! This is fantastic and very powerfully worded! You get Four stars! ****

Love,
Bonnie

Decaflame
Senior Member

since 2001-05-11

Posts 1635

4 posted 2002-03-25 01:39 PM

Now why should Marsha not
delight in this epic of
the Knight? I would take
yet another when you mind
the time, Master Magnus...

Aimster
Member Elite

since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

5 posted 2002-03-25 01:44 PM

Magnus,

wowsers...this is wondeful!! marsha
is going to love this one when she
sees it...just beautiful writing.
i really like your style!

take care.
amy

"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

6 posted 2002-03-25 09:57 PM

Magnus darling boy, didn’t I warn you, Hmmm? You cannot say you weren’t warned that you’d get bonked on the head if you produced another utterly utterly splendiferous poem. So g’vnor yer aint gonna pertest ewen in’cent nah ar’ ya because darling boy you are far from innocent aren’t you? Mmm you know it. This is deliberate provocation isn’t it? I ask you can you not expect retribution? You knew it was coming

The room is dark the night is still
Magnus sits with hand on quill
Behind him creeping without a sound
Marsha steps across the ground
The pale moonlight gilds his face
Marsha’s heartbeat speeds up a pace
Her breath is hushed from her lips
She flexes again her fingertips
Watch out Magnus do you see her yet?
She’ll cover you with her magic net
Don’t struggle Magnus its too late
Bonked you’re caught that’s your fate

You asked for it darling heart. Yes it’s brilliant and that’s why you’ve been bonked on the head. My trick I think darling boy. Your move

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

7 posted 2002-03-25 10:01 PM

Mushy, dear Mushy....Ouch!!!

How am I going to ever write less....
when you inspire me to write even more..
with all of your wonderful, utterly
wonderful comments ringing in my ears...

OK dear girl, the field of battle is set...
and the wench is gonna get caught....

Let the games begin!!!!

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2002-03-26 12:59 PM

(giggles in delight) Awwwwwww, this is sooooooo cute, sweet friend, I can't wait to see the wars that rage between the wenches and the knights! (giggles) This is sooooooo cute, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

9 posted 2002-03-28 12:25 PM

Barry~

!! What an image this leaves!!

Lauren~

~Greeneyes~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into th

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

10 posted 2002-03-28 03:29 PM

Upon the break of dawn in light
the flame of fire now dead
A trumpet call shall wake the knight
from warmth of straw of bed
lovely.. lovely.. lovely.. Barry..enjoyed hugss

~Victoria

"If music be the food of love, play on." (William Shakespeare)

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