This is lovely, Libby! I love the first one so much...especially since you included my favorite line with the 'senile old coot' ! All of the lines just flow into each other so smoothly and yet don't stray away from the plot at all. You have a real talent for poetry!

this is part 2 of the "The Storm" series based on the storm scene in VotDT movie.
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"The Storm" (part 2)

The ship is tossing to and fro
As I lay awake
I look to make sure Gael's asleep
The from my shirt the page I take

The words jump out as if they're lit
I'm determined to do this deed
In my wish to be beautiful
My conscience I don't heed

I read the words very quickly
The get up out of bed
I know I must look quick
Or I'll regret the words I read

My face changes and now I see
I look like Susan now
I reach to touch the looking glass
But everything changes somehow

I open a door into the sunlight
It's a lovely American day
As I enter, people cheer
I don't know what to say

"You look lovely," I hear someone say
The Edmund's at my side
Peter is also close to me
Both with smiles wide

I'm confused, what's going on?
"Where am I?" I say
I can't see Lucy anywhere
I no longer want to stay

My brother's don't know who Lucy is
I'm getting a terrible fright
A camera flashes, blinding me
I know this can't be right

When I open up my eyes
The mirror's there once more
I just want it all to be
The way it was before

As I look, Aslan appears
He asks me what I've done
I'm still trying to make sense
Of the nightmare that's begun

Aslan tells me that I wish
For a life that would mar
All that I've done up 'til now
"Don't run from who you are."

I'm startled awake as thunder rolls
Fear has filled my heart
But it had all been just a dream
It didn't even start

The page is still there in my hands
I throw it in the fire
If I had actually read those words
My fate would be dire

Libby, wonderful job transforming this powerful scene into a a lovely poem! I really love it, particularly since you included all the aspects and details of the scene. It's that descriptiveness that makes the poems so real to the film and storyline, as well as being able to visualize the scene through the words you write. I especially like the stanzas where Lucy opens her eyes, horrified at the terrifying experience she just had; and then when Aslan appears to tell her she must not change. It's, as you would say 'epic'!

Hey Liberty,

I really enjoy reading your poetic interpretations of the Narnia books. I am impressed with the maturity of your writing and look forward to reading more from you in the near future.

Windsong

this is part 3 of the "The Storm" series based on the storm scene in VotDT movie.
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"The Storm" (part 3)

~Edmund~

I lay awake, restless and tired
My mind plays tricks on me
I hear someone call my name
I stare at what I see

The White Witch stands in a ghostly haze
Fear and dread fill my heart
But then I see Lucy here
The ghost quickly departs

~Caspian~

I toss and turn and dreadful dreams
My father is in them all
Very soon I am awake
When I hear Lucy call

~Edmund~

Lucy says that she can't sleep
I don't wonder why
Something's playing with our minds
I lay back with a sigh

this is a poem based on when Dragon Eustace pulls the Dawn Treader to Ramundu's Island in VotDT movie.
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"Following The Star"

We now set sail to follow the star
The light is shining from afar
But then we are forced to row
There is no wind to make the ship go

When the sailors begin to grumble
The ship pitches, making us stumble
Dragon Eustace pulls the ship fast
We reach Ramundu's Island at last

I like these two a lot, Libby! My favorite is Follow The Star...I think it rhymes very nicely and therefore has a nice flow to it, throughout!

this is a poem based on Caspian's speech before the adventurers go into Dark Island in VotDT movie.
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"Be Strong"

The darkness is now close at hand
It's so thick we can't see land
I look down at the crew
They don't know what they should do

"Now is the time to be strong!"
For safety all of us long
But we must not give in
With Aslan's help we'll win

"Think of the souls we're here to save."
We must be strong, we must be brave
The crew cheers, even in their fear
We see Dark Island drawing near

this is a poem based on the scene when Caspian, Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace are on the Lily Sea in VotDT movie.
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"The Lily Sea"

~Caspian~

We row along a lily covered sea
The Dawn Treader disappears
We feel a sense of wonderment
As the World's End nears

~Eustace~

Edmund asks what it was like
When Aslan changed me back
"It sort of hurt," I simply say
My own strength I had lacked

"Being a Dragon wasn't all bad."
But it's good to be normal once more
Now that my whole life's changed
I can't wait to see what's in store

Reepicheep turns to look at us
Excitement in his eyes
I see that we have arrived
Where the water meets the sky

Nice work on your most recent poems Liberty. I look forward to reading more.

Windsong

this is a series based on the end of VotDT movie.
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"At Journey's End" (part 1)

~Caspian~

Our little boat runs aground
On a sandy beach
A giant wave is rising high
It's just out of reach

This wave is wide and never falls
The roar is in our ears
So we are taken by surprise
By foots steps no one hears

~Lucy~

Aslan walks toward us now
I'm so glad He came
A smile breaks out on my face
And I cry His name

"Welcome children, you have come far,
You have done well indeed."
It seems our journey's at it's end
We've done all that we need

Aslan's Country lies beyond
Behind the huge blue wave
If we go we can't return
Everything is suddenly grave

~Caspian~

"Is my father in your world?"
I'm bold enough to speak
Aslan says that it's my choice
Assurance is what I seek

I venture out toward the wave
My heart is pumping fast
But then I slowly hesitate
Doubt in my heart is cast

I realize that I've spent my life
Wanting what was taken from me
When all the blessings I'd been given
I did not clearly see

this is part 2 of the "At Journey's End" series based on the end of VotDT movie.
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"At Journey's End" (part 2)

~Reepicheep~

I come to Aslan with a bow
And ask if I could go
The longing for His country
Is all that I know

"My country was made for hearts like yours."
I quiver with joy and glee
I am truly honored
That Aslan would choose me

"No one could deserve it more,"
Edmund says and bows to me
Lucy slowly kneels
And hugs me suddenly

~Eustace~

I cry when I hear
That Reep will not return
He has truly helped me
Through the lessons I have learned

~Reepicheep~

"What a magnificent puzzle you are."
I know that he'll miss me
But I'm too happy to be sad
Aslan's Country I shall see

I turn to face the wave
There's a coracle in the sand
I leap on board and away I go
Into the Lion's land

Great poems, Libby dear! I especially like this stanza of "The Lily Sea":

Reepicheep turns to look at us
Excitement in his eyes
I see that we have arrived
Where the water meets the sky

--Lia

this is part 3 of the "At Journey's End" series based on the end of VotDT movie.
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"At Journey's End" (part 3)

~Lucy~

I turn to face Aslan
With tears filling my eyes
"It's our last time, isn't it?"
My grief I can't disguise

"You have grown like Peter and Susan."
It's time to say goodbye
We knew that our time would come
But I can't help but cry

Aslan says He'll always be near
"In your world I have another name."
We'll know Him there better because we were here
This is the reason why we came

~Edmund~

Caspian turns to look at us
"You all are family."
I reach to hug him one last time
I'm crying so hard I can't see

~Lucy~

One last hug from Caspian
And then it's time to leave
I try to blink away my tears
In Aslan I'll always believe

~Eustace~

"Will I come back?" I boldly ask
I want to start over anew
Aslan looks into my eyes
"Narnia may yet have need of you."

~Lucy~

We turn toward the wave and go
With sadness in our hearts
I'll forever miss Narnia
It hurts me to depart

One last look is all we get
Before we're swallowed by the wave
I see Aslan and Caspian standing there
Then the water begins to cave

Up, up, through the water
We swim toward the light
Slowly we settle onto something firm
And are greeted by a familiar sight

We're back in our cousin's house
The picture's on the floor
The water sinks into the frame
And we hear voices outside the door

this is part 4 of the "At Journey's End" series based on the end of VotDT movie.
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"At Journey's End" (part 4)

~Eustace~

We talked of Narnia in the days that followed
And when my cousins left
I missed them both with all my heart
Of them Narnians are bereft

~Lucy~

Eustace put the frame on the wall
And we got up off the floor
I turn for one last look
Then slowly close the door

Wow! Libby, these last poems from At Journey's End are some of my absolute favorites of all! They're beautifully written and so emotional, I got chills from reading them. I love this scene so much, and the way you transformed it into a poem, really gives it a whole other view. Reading through this, I remember all of the wonderful memories VDT gave me.

In part 1, I love the stanza's from Lucy, especially the first part. The one from Caspian relates so closely to the movie as well.

In part 2, the two stanza's of Reepicheep are really, really sad and I love how you included the quotations of Aslan there as well. All of them are really amazing though, it's hard to choose a favorite!

Wonderful work!!

Edit: Since you just posted another lengthy set of poems here are some more comments for those!

~Lucy~

I turn to face Aslan
With tears filling my eyes
"It's our last time, isn't it?"
My grief I can't disguise

"You have grown like Peter and Susan."
It's time to say goodbye
We knew that out time would come
But I can't help but cry

Aslan says He'll always be near
"In your world I have another name."
We'll know Him there better because we were here
This is the reason why we came

That's so moving! I want to cry! This was me at the cinema's during that part... . Now I can feel some of that sadness again! I love when Lucy turns to Aslan and realizes this is the last time she will see Him in this world. You really translated that emotion of the Pevensie's leaving Narnia through this final set of poems!

I can't wait to read the ones for PC!

Very well done Libby. You are a truly talented poet! You have excellent rhythm and I also love your rhyme scheme Great job

this is a poem based on the opening sequence of PC movie.
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"Escape In The Night"

~Glozelle~

With a heavy heart I go
What this news brings I truly know
"Lord Miraz, you have a son."
It's time to do what must be done

~Dr. Cornelius~

I hurry silently in the night
I cannot risk even one light
The news I've heard gives my feet flight
The boy will have to leave tonight

~Caspian~

I wakened suddenly from my sleep
And from my bed I'm forced to leap
My teacher tells me I must run
My aunt this night has birthed a son

The wardrobe has a hidden door
That I've never used before
One look and my heart fills with dread
I see men shooting at my bed

Dr. Cornelius hurries me on
A cloak and sword I quickly don
Destrier, my horse, I see
Saddled, bridled, waiting for me

Cornelius hands something to me
Just before I flee
Every word he says I heed
"Do not use except in greatest need."

All too soon I must go
There's so much more I want to know
"Go!" my teacher calls to me
I turn my horse and quickly flee

I'm riding faster then ever before
There's no knowing what's in store
Fireworks light up the sky
I know now that I must fly

I leave the castle behind me now
I have to loose those men somehow
Eight men pursue me on horseback
Posed and ready to attack

The woods loom silently ahead
I have no time to think of dread
My only thought is to get away
I'll be killed if I stay

Into a river I quickly ride
I look, but there's no place to hide
The trees surround but still they chase
Even though they fear this place

I look back over my shoulder
I can still see the soldiers
But when I turn, my head is whacked
Into a low tree branch I smacked

I fall but feel my foot get caught
With my hands the stirrup I sought
I finally feel my foot come free
The forest is quiet suddenly

I lay still and feel my head ache
But so much is now at stake
Slowly I sit up and look around
It's then I hear a quiet sound

A door opens in the side of a tree
And someone comes straight at me
I blow the horn as I lay on my back
Then I feel a blow and everything goes black

there's one last poem I forgot to write for VotDT movie. this is a poem based on the scene when Edmund and Caspian's are in Caspian's cabin, preparing for the fight at Dark Island.
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"Edmund and Caspian"

"If we don't get through whatever this is,
I think of you as my brother."

Edmund smiles and says, "Me too."
I know we've forgiven one another