'The pen is mightier than the sword.'
This, as writers, we do often decree.
If this were so, then it would ward
some 'looking into'! Well, at least to some degree.
I wonder if the sword knows its been replaced?
Does the pen hum at it in smug satisfaction?
Come to think of it, when was the last time I traced
a heart, with the tip of a sword, in momentary distraction?
What became of our hero bearing a sword and shield?
Did he follow some unknown trail to the long distant past?
Is he waiting for a fair maiden in a flowery field
or is did a King summon him with a trumpet's blast?
I wish I could have seen the fair Camelot.
I wish I could have dined at the huge round table with the knights.
I wish I could have seen the handsome Lancelot.
Wouldn't seeing a real joust be great, when the fighting was real fights?
I confess I am romantic and long for a more romantic time.
I admit that I wish I could look just like a young Stevie Nicks.
I guess it shows in my poems and in many of a rhyme
that I write with lots of wishing and sometimes, just for kicks.
Copyright July 10, 2002
Copyright.SilverCelticMoon (C.Sullivan)
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Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on July 12, 2002
A very wonderful poem--enjoyed it! Never hurts to do a little wishing...
Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on July 12, 2002
You know I have often wondered if it was worth doing back in time, not only Camelot but also other events, such as the time of Shakespeare etc. But then what have we studied of how they lived in those days? No human rights really. I know this may sound like a wet blanket, but I prefer my own time in the final analysis.
Reviewed by Chris Stevens (Reader)
Reviewed on July 12, 2002
such a wonderful pondering!!!! great write!!!
hugs,
Chris
I loved thi! And I loved that it rhymed!
Blessngs, Betsy :)
Reviewed by Tiana (Reader)
Reviewed on July 11, 2002
I love your writings, Kali, even if it's just for kicks! Beautifully written as always. And as for a young Stevie Nicks, goodness, you're beautiful! Love your website too and thanks for letting me know...
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Tee ;-p
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hugs,
Chris
This one reminds me of my own "My Keyboard Is Mightier Than Sword", you can read about it here in the authorsden. Here is the link:
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewpoetry.asp?AuthorID=2137&id=15484
Thanks so much for all your nice comments to my poetry, I really appreciate it! Thanks!
Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$
Blessngs, Betsy :)
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Tee ;-p