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The Viking and the Gypsy - Part I, the Abduction
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The Viking and the Gypsy - Part I, the Abduction |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal 
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The Viking and the Gypsy Once there was a Viking tall Descended of the red flame clan Who wore a halo white He crossed the lands on faithful steed Of sinew and strength of steel A beast of blackest night One morn he saw a gypsy maid Dancing upon shaded lea With flowers entwined in chestnut tress She played upon a tambourine Unaware of eyes in wooded stand That followed her carefree steps He watched her from a sheltered glade And found his heart a melting pool Of liquid silver shed tears His breath he held for fear of loss This beauty found; he must now know For she had drawn his heart most near But wait – A shadow came upon the lea The sky darkened with smoke laced herald There was evil coming nigh Then from o’er the mountain top- a roar A burst of flame and blood run screech As dragon wings beat the sky Fell beast swooped down upon maiden then Who swooned in dread of coming death And off they flew towards brimstone lair The Viking man, this warrior keen He knew this Dragon Bane most foul And that he must rescue his gypsy fair He grabbed up blade and gilded shield And reigned his faithful steed about And off at gallop raced against the fates Through the forest and o’er the mount Along the river to dry bed lands He prayed he’d not be too late s.a.t. Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. [This message has been edited by Susan (10-13-2004 10:20 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
For special reasons of my own, I can't wait to discover the ending.  wide smiles I enjoy epics very much and find them a particularly enticing challenge, and you are off to a great start! (and I'll bet a certain viking agrees!) |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
how enchanting, i cant wait to hear more  i love the way you write these tales. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
very much enjoyed...always love a good story Wonderful write, thank you |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms susan.. you would say chestnut tree.. I just love chestnuts(grin) mmmm this one may segue to mature in time? (er the graphic violence I mean..wink) |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 Well done! "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Mmm - thank you - it was not meant to be more than one piece, but the images just kept coming - too many words for the page - Thanks for expressing your enjoyment - Hugs - Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Much enjoyed, if you only knew that this was one of my favorite topics. His name is Karbar...and dragons are what he slays...I posted 6 parts to a short story (now in prose archives...) Continue Fair Maid...ride the steed till lather runs... |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
thanks Barry - I shall have to go look for your story - It's nice to see your name again-  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Thank you James - SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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