 Knighthood ABC’s - extended sonnet, An '04 challenge using ABC's in sequence |
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 Feb 6 18, 15:14
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in.  |
Knighthood ABC’s
Attempting to become the king’s crusader who defends all things; exacting pain for those that might gather to gain his throne will fight in town and field. Jousting or blade keeps those who yield life’s blood in glade midst heather’s blooms, no quarter set or path to tombs’ position get quiescent rest. Respect the crown, sovereign is blessed to rule this town until I fall. Valor or pain with those who call Xanadu’s reign your kingdom’s rule. Zealot or fool? ·······  ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
  
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Feb 10 18, 19:27
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Larry,
I find this a very rhythmic poem. It's a challenge enough to begin the next line alphabetically sequencially, but to keep them to quartets, FAB!!    I really enjoyed this!  Cheers, ~Cleo 
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
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Larry Knighthood ABC’s - extended sonnet Feb 6 18, 15:14 
JustDaniel I'm not sure what an extended sonnet is, but y... Feb 8 18, 08:58 Larry Sorry Daniel,
I meant to say “Stretched Sonnet” ... Feb 9 18, 15:05 
Rhymer QUOTE (Larry @ Feb 9 18, 16:05 ) Sorry Da... Feb 12 18, 10:02 Larry Hi Lori,
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