Some attempts at poetry, euphuism and lyricism. I usually try to be true to the old form (the kind of poetry I grew up with) with most of my work but do occasionally write in the new age styles.

I've lately been trying for a very simple meter but hope to gravitate towards doing some good pieces in the iambic pentameter.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Thistle's tale (Part 1)

Now Thistle was a merry lad,
his face was round and plain.
His placid smile did well belie,
the four score he had slain.

Rounded arms and pudgy fat
hid a strong a supple frame.
Simple folk had birthed him,
but cryptic he became.

In the keep his secret life
was known to just a few.
These stood in wary awe of 'him'
most, thought, they liked and knew.

In both his lives he served the king
doled out his praise and his rebuke.
Right hand, did, yield a nasty blade,
left strummed his minstrel's lute.

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