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Post by Fangorn on Dec 6, 2008 16:00:57 GMT -6
Anyone still here to construct a few lines for this Holiday Season?
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Post by illadria on Dec 7, 2008 4:46:36 GMT -6
My poetry sucks, you know that.
But I'll give it a try...
give you something to laugh at ;D
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Post by Stormrider on Dec 7, 2008 8:01:49 GMT -6
Fang! Hi There! Christmas poetry...hmm if I have some time, I will try to post something.
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Post by Androga Erindalant on Dec 8, 2008 15:55:21 GMT -6
Christmas time is oh so sweet
Giant turkey's there to eat
Lots of gifts from hand to hand
Spreading love throughout the land
Perhaps this sounds more Hobbitish than Elvish. ;D I'm afraid I couldn't do better, even if I put more thought into it than I did now. I've always been more into tales than poetry. I'm leaving it to the professionals to make something better. I shouldn't torture you too much, yet perhaps it can at least serve as humorous addition.
(And now I beat Illy to make something to laugh with!  )
It's great to see you pass by, Fangorn!
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Post by Stormrider on Dec 8, 2008 20:59:14 GMT -6
Very charming, Androga. I like it. Short, simple, to the point, and it has a nice warm feeling to it.
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Post by Androga Erindalant on Dec 10, 2008 10:58:14 GMT -6
Thanks, Storm! It's a very nice comment.  It kind of popped into my head when reading this thread, I wrote it down, read it a few times, and then I reworked it a bit before I posted. I doubt I could handle lengthier poems though.
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Post by Stormrider on Dec 16, 2008 19:13:23 GMT -6
SHIRELAND YULE
by Stormrider
In all four Farthings of the Shire
Hobbits gather round the fire
Boughs of holly adorn every Smial
Delicious goodies with every meal
Fir tree placed in the stand
Adorned with ornaments made by hand
Mounds of presents underneath
While on the door hangs a wreath
Fireplaces are warmly lit
No one wants to idly sit
Flute and fiddle play Yuletide tunes
Feet are tapping in all the rooms
Platters heaping
Mugs steeping
Lasses laughing
Lads’ pipes puffing
Shireland Yules are always fun
Happy Hobbits when all is done
Warm and cozy and content
Eagerly wait for the next Event!
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Post by Stormrider on Dec 17, 2008 7:44:40 GMT -6
Fangorn: Now I can't wait to read some of your stuff. You always have great poems.
I'm going to try to do another poem in a Rohirrim style next.
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Post by Desi Baggins on Dec 17, 2008 18:22:40 GMT -6
Good hobbitish poem!!!
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Post by MajahTR on Dec 19, 2008 7:24:25 GMT -6
very very nice and hobbitish poem Storm i started writing one that was more wintery than christmassy and when i tried to edit it, it became two poems...  thanks for indulging me Maj |
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Post by MajahTR on Dec 19, 2008 7:29:51 GMT -6
 Solstice SojournIt takes my breath away the clean, crisp, cold air… Or is it the beauty of sparkling diamond ice as far as I can see? The sky is black, the moon full… Silhouettes of tree branches sketching patterns against the night. My footsteps fill the silence with the sound of crushing glass. The path of moonlight leads the way… I am almost home. |
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Post by MajahTR on Dec 19, 2008 7:33:40 GMT -6
The Visit
My breath fogs up the window
As I try to peer within
To see who’s up awake
And who’s already sleeping
I wipe the steam away
With a mitten covered hand
The wool that keeps me warm
As I fly across the land
The bag of treats and treasures
Weighing on my back
Just aching to be given out
To bring relief at that
Now I am NOT complaining
Please don’t think less of me
But I feel a hot bath coming
And some whiskey in my tea
The missus stokes the fire
Anticipating my return
I will sit contented
And watch the embers burn
Another year has passed
My job well done again
Until next year my dear ones
When another Christmas begins
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Post by Androga Erindalant on Dec 20, 2008 7:10:28 GMT -6
Those are very nice poems!
Storm: Very Hobbitish indeed! Very warm and cosy. Seems like a party where I could enjoy myself. I'm looking forward for your Rohirrim themed poem.
Majah: Your Solstice Sojourn is very romantic. I Can feel that winter night. On The Visit; so that's what Santa is doing? It's nice to get to know him by your poem.
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Post by Desi Baggins on Dec 20, 2008 8:08:08 GMT -6
Very good poems...really love the image for Solstice Sojourn!
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Post by Stormrider on Dec 20, 2008 8:09:07 GMT -6
Majah: I love the animation with the eyes! It gives a cool and brisk feeling just by looking at it as the poem suggests. It must really be cold out there in Montana to inspire you to write about crushed glass beneath the footsteps. I guess Santa is tired of all those milk and cookies and a shot of whiskey in his tea must be what he is really looking for! Androga: Thanks for the compliment. Hobbits are always easy to write about. ;D I have a bunch of thoughts and ideas sketched out for my Rohirric poem but I am having trouble putting them all together.  I am still plugging away at it. |
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It kind of popped into my head when reading this thread, I wrote it down, read it a few times, and then I reworked it a bit before I posted. I doubt I could handle lengthier poems though.
- 'It's an ill wind as blows nobody no good, as I always say. And All's well as ends Better!'
I am still plugging away at it.