This post is the first in the series of fifty sonnets I am working on for the A&S 50 Year project. This sonnet is for The Honorable Lord Ursus Grim.
If only ’twere his blade as razor sharp
As stands his wit, the world be torn to shreds,
But still the villains play that heavenly harp
When snicker-snack his [...]
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Fifty Sonnets Project – Ursus Grim
Posted in Fifty Sonnets Project, Long Forms and Series, Society Friends and Fellows on September 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ballad of the Broken Shield
Posted in Long Forms and Series, Meridies, Society Events, Society Friends and Fellows, Society Ideals and Themes on August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This was the first of my poems concerning Lord Seamus McAlister, written for the Kingdom Poet Laureate competition at Spring Crown List, 2007.
“Go forth,” his steward said, “My Lord, take flight!
The boy is fine with us, he will be safe.
But you must leave before first morning light
Or to the battlefield you will be late!”
Fair Genevieve, [...]
The Tale of Lord Seamus and the Wyvern
Posted in Long Forms and Series, Meridies, Society Events, Society Friends and Fellows on April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The second of my poetic tales of Lord Seamus, this one debuted at Glad Tydings, January 2008.
My Lords and My Ladies, your attention I crave
As I tell the tale of Lord Seamus the brave
Who slew a great dragon, a terrible beast
So listen, my fellows, to the tale of this feast
