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To Be....Or Not?
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To Be....Or Not? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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A chalice filled beside a throne of gold in wait the warrior king, the trumpets blare. Beside his throne his queen was quietly poised as braided locks held back her flaxen hair. This bearded man of steel blue wide swept eyes her mate in love and life and liberty. Soft of word in speech or intimate times. Revered by all the realm an eye can see. A gleaming sword and shield of plated bronze beside the throne for friend and foe to view. A helmet plumed and made to fit a king with colors bright of red and bluish hues. Knights of the table before the castle reach stand tall to thwart away an arrows flight. For there were men who wished to wear his crown in stealth they moved upon a moonless night. Without a smile to wipe away a frown. By boat they came, their oars silently greased a ripple nigh did wake the sleeping moat. Poised to slay with a dagger quickly thrown to find soft flesh of a silent knightâs throat. But high above from a window out of view two lovers saw their ships of death row by and ran to sound the alarm to wake the guards. As boiling oils fell from the ramparts high and curdling screams told of a plan now foiled. The night now still as moonlight cleaved the clouds and trumpets sounded in hail of a king. Two boats now drifting aimlessly away as steely blue eyes wiped oil from his ring. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Very Barry...I could never think of the theme, nor write this remarkable way. Like a glimpse from long ago, you row your words so well!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 "A gleaming sword and shield of plated bronze beside the throne for friend and foe to view. A helmet plumed and made to fit a king with colors bright of red and bluish hues." A most wonderful write Barry....you do these so well. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!! The attempt was foiled...I lost myself in the vision as it unfolded word by word. Absolutely stunning writing....**Big Hugs** |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Wonderful, dearest Sir. You do write the period well. As I read, I also viewed the events. You know you hold my deepest admiration  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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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Barry, I really liked this, especially that the lovers saved the day! ....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Very cool Barry!  "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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