Today, I am sending out invitations for a feast of poetry! I have volunteered to cook one dish for each of you. All you have to do is ask
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They tear the ground as green heads rise. Their wings unfurl from private lairs. They're washed by rain, and rainbow smiles Shine on their hoards, of gold so fair. Gold fades to white as the children are laid. They bob and sway to the wind's caress. More and more grow, until that day They all take flight, new lands to possess.
Though they are by many abhorred I love these dragons, and their hoards.
I made several attempts at a sestina, but I just couldn't get the leaven to rise. I hope that you enjoy your not-quite sonnet.
Luxuries
Bread is sweet when drizzled with honey And sandalwood incense lends to the air A delicious savor, perfumed with comfort. Delightfully soft is the fur of a coney, Like so many luxuries that I could wear. Water over skin is a silken shirt. I could bathe in warmth all day when it's sunny, Drink honeysuckle and lavender from the air Like wine, and thunderstorms for dessert. Not all indulgences are purchased with money. Some, like regret, are paid for with care Diligently given to loss and hurt. What price would you pay, what ransom give? Your day to the past, or to the present, and live?
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something joyous and empowered
Oh, certainly I will link!
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They tear the ground as green heads rise.
Their wings unfurl from private lairs.
They're washed by rain, and rainbow smiles
Shine on their hoards, of gold so fair.
Gold fades to white as the children are laid.
They bob and sway to the wind's caress.
More and more grow, until that day
They all take flight, new lands to possess.
Though they are by many abhorred
I love these dragons, and their hoards.
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(Yes, I'm a Sherlock Holmes fan. So sue me. ;)
Free verse would be fine! Thank you!
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As I examine facts for evaluation,
I find I know each motivation.
This point deserves elucidation,
Observation serves inspiration.
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Well done. Thank you!
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Luxuries
Bread is sweet when drizzled with honey
And sandalwood incense lends to the air
A delicious savor, perfumed with comfort.
Delightfully soft is the fur of a coney,
Like so many luxuries that I could wear.
Water over skin is a silken shirt.
I could bathe in warmth all day when it's sunny,
Drink honeysuckle and lavender from the air
Like wine, and thunderstorms for dessert.
Not all indulgences are purchased with money.
Some, like regret, are paid for with care
Diligently given to loss and hurt.
What price would you pay, what ransom give?
Your day to the past, or to the present, and live?
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Water back and forth,
A traveler held helpless
Between our two tides.
The voyager flies home with
The rush of joy from our hearts!
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