The Invading Legion., Ten Words Challenge - March 4th, 2016. Options

[Rhymer]

The night was dark, in pale twilight lit,
although the moon was full, all but a small bit
was obscured by cloud, and one would strive
to see their way, but then the night came alive
with the sound of horses, and the tramp of feet
as men in measured pace, came down the street!
Some folks were quick to grasp what was taking place,
whilst others confused, watched with ashen face
most of the more timid inhabitants were seen
to cringe behind drapes drawn tight. A scene
that caused some to cry out - terror struck!
Knowing the foreign invaders, would run amuck,
as they terrorised with sword and fearsome cries!
Their arrival, was unseen under the violet skies
of stormy clouds, whilst the loud hum of wind
rising to a shriek, as they had earlier determined,
had muffled the noise of the Legion that came
to subjugate. and wider spread Rome’s fame!

Rhymer, December 9th, 2016.

Words used in order: pale, twilight, strive,
horses, tramp pace, grasp, cringe, violet, hum.

[Psyche]

Hello Denis!

This poem is fun, I like it. To read, of course, but not to experience the Roman Legions invade my country.
Rome didn't expand to S.A., of course, but the Spanish Conqueror was probably far worse, IMHO. Imposing the Catholic religion on indigenous peoples (whom they called savages), was done in a blood-curdling fashion. The genocide was probably one of the worst in all of history.
One has to read Bartolomé de las Casas logbook to truly understand what went on.

I haven't found The Invading Legion yet, but will do. Not much time. I'm so glad Eira has returned! We've missed her a lot.

Best, Syl

[Rhymer]

Hi Psyche and thanks again.

I'm not sure if I enter my poems in answer to a Challenge, correctly? The titles of my poems, are what I give them.

As I'm so late in picking up the gauntlet. perhaps they should have been posted elsewhere?

As I mentioned in my other reply, I delved into the MM Archives - whew! What a lot there are! When I get time, I hope to find even more as I do find these ten word Challenges, interesting and they certainly get ones little grey cells working hard! It's a good way to keep thinking sanely!

I truly enjoyed the 'clichés' which lent themselves to a train of thought I immediately grabbed.

I've been working on the Shakespeare - my "idol" snippets and hope to post a finished poem later.

Hope you manage to get a few more poets returning soon. Pleased to hear the monitoring task should be halved with the return of Eira. I believe she was a Monitor?

Fondest regards. Denis aka Rhymer.

[Psyche]

Hi Denis!
Don't worry at all about how or where you post your poems. No administrators around, hardly any moderators (just Eira and myself)... and a few members returning slowly as the snow comes down hard in the N.H.
As I live in the S.H., we're enjoying beautiful Spring days. Summer is almost here, on December 21st. Fortunately, I live far enough south for the summers to be agreeable, although with climate change we're getting some higher temps than normal.

I was just a bit mystified as to where you'd found the words. So if you were digging into the Archives, it's not likely that'll I'll be checking out your source LOL... Lori arranged the Archives so that all that work would not be lost, which was a great idea. Threads were getting far too long, so some snipping was needed. Nonetheless, as you yourself say, there's a rich collection waiting for somebody like you to delve into and allow us to enjoy your amusing rhymes.

Yep, we all need to polish our brain cells nowadays! Nothing better than these word challenges to keep 'em busy.

And before I forget, I heartily congratulate you on your 62nd. wedding anniversary. I believe you mentioned it in another thread. That's Monday 19th., right? Please extend my blessings to your dear wife. May both of you celebrate this special day, along with your family, if you have some living nearby.
I hope all your dreams and projects come true in this new year together.




Looking forward to your poem using W.S.'s snippets. He's also my idol. When I was at school, I knew many of his characters' monologues by heart. I loved the dark ones, such as Macbeth's and Hamlet's! Also Lady Macbeth's!

Cheers,
Syl

[Rhymer]

Thank you most kindly Dear Lady, and yes, I've been one lucky man. I added some details of our courtship - if that is the right word? - in a reply to a comment (Larry's or yours? - not sure which).

I'm hoping to find more time for composing over the next few days, but much depends on Mother Nature and her temper. At present it seems we're in for a slightly milder spell, with fewer heavy snowfalls. That suits me well, although I do enjoy the exercise moving the white stuff gives me!

Before I can do much of what I hope to do, I have the much needed task of sorting out one of my computers. A power outage and a worn out UPS did a little sabotage, and I have yet to discover what ails the dratted machine. In the meantime, I am struggling along with one of my back-ups - I have four altogether, each of which normally stays focussed on a defined task. It makes life a lot easier for me, as I don't have to keep looking for various programmes I use. Just plain laziness perhaps? Lol!

I even managed to load one with Windows 10, but I need more practice before I do much on that! Not exactly enamoured of the OS, and never understand why they ever engineered it? More money in the coffers most likely!

As for our children? Three all live many miles distant. Two - eldest son and daughter - live in Vancouver and we're not likely to see much of them. The third, our second son, lives about 100 miles west, but is now a proud Grandfather and his children live much closer. Actually, we prefer to enjoy Christmas at home, phoning family and friends all around the world! It's been a long followed tradition, moreover, it saves my wife a lot of cooking. We enjoy a simple meal and follow a simple life style. My preference, as is my dear wife's, is to take it easy, and relax looking at our personal videos - all digitalised, and reminiscing on times past!

On the off-chance you get to see this, and find time to browse the various offerings on MM, I'll wish you and yours Very Merry Christmas, and Wish you Good Fortune in the New Year Fondest regards. Ciao Pauline and Denis.