Poetry

[Rikkuffx]

I've been writing poetry for about maybe 6 years now.I have a poem published in a poetry book(its one you can't buy in stores,like one of those poetry.com ones)I also have a website I post my poems on.I recently won a poetry contest on that site and here is the winning poem,if you wish to criticize me badly pm me and do it,I don't want to start a fightw ith you in the thread if you offend me.


A Rose of Hope

On his way out the door
A warrior rested a rose
upon the cobblestone floor
as he said goodbye to his love,
a war far away has just begun,
With goblins and ghouls
ready to be slaughtered,
elves and humans trotted
on their horses proud and brave
as swords were drawn
and horses neighed.

Off he was to go,
and maybe never to return
but the words he whispered
gave her hope,
"Take this rose,care for it well
and before it withers,I shall come home"
For years she cared for the rose,
it never withered,and petals never shed.
The hope in her heart gave her nothing to dread,
One sunny morning,
as dew rested on the grass,
and flowers blossomed,
the wooden door opened,
a tired beat up warrior had walked through the door,
to kiss his wife once more.
"I see you cared for it well,and I kept my word"
They now call that magical rose
the rose of hope,
and to this day it remains intact as their love
grows stronger.

[Maridia]

Nice, very nice, sounds pretty cool. I haven't done alot of poetry but I have heard of people who do it just as a hobby and such.

How long did it take you to think that one up?

wow, interesting...^_^ It's a little different then the average poem. I like it.

[Rikkuffx]

Originally Posted by Setzer

Nice, very nice, sounds pretty cool. I haven't done alot of poetry but I have heard of people who do it just as a hobby and such.

How long did it take you to think that one up?

maybe like 30 mins to an hour,not very long,I knew what i wanted the gist of it to be.The hard part is saying what you want but creating an image for your audience,so you have to use strong words.I usually use a dictionary or thesarus to help me out with that.And sometimes rhyming if I want it to rhyme.Glad you enjoyed it.