So I figured I'd start a thread for my poems about Narnia. Unfortunately many have been lost, but I just started writing some again. (: Here's the first, let me know what you think! Any feedback, even critisism is gladly accepted!
Edmund's Memory
Back in the day when my mind was so clear,
The times when I lived without stress and without fear,
I can still remember clearly when I saw that little mirror
And the wardrobe behind it made of wood so veneer.
I couldn’t help but wonder to where my sister went
Or why instead of mothballs fresh pine became the scent.
I trudged along with my hands in my pocket with the lint,
The air in this forest was as crisp and fresh as mint.
And who should I see coming down this road?
A sleigh pulled by reindeer with a royal load.
On instinct my mind went to survival mode
But soon I forgot to think with gifts she showed.
Her lips so scarlet they were hard to miss,
But what snake is seen without its trademark hiss?
She gave my tastes passing pleasure jus a small Turkish kiss,
I didn’t even realize how much ignorance is bliss.
A traitor I brought back with my family for her,
Fortunately wise beavers refused to concur.
I decided to show up at her castle and assure
That my death would’ve been certain save a lion’s purr.
Even after I was rescued by those who I’d just betrayed,
Knowledge of the deep magic the White Witch then displayed.
For the first time ever I could feel the true meaning of afraid,
But Aslan made a motion all considered poorly played.
Later when in battle I destroyed the Witch’s tool,
It avenged itself in her hand with a stabbing wound so cruel
And as my brother came to help and fought her in a duel,
Aslan took the Witch’s arrogance and turned her to a fool!
Deeper magic than she knew from before time’s first dance,
The risen Lion gave a roar and took a mighty stance!
Any fool could see my life was forfeit with a glance,
But He who loved me said you will not die, for I’m your chance.
5.9.2011 the day Christ saved me!
Thank you Lady Faith for the sig!
I really like the words that you chose in the last stanza, particularly the first line; however, you seem to try to force "end rhyme" where it just doesn't belong. The end result is a poem that tells a very nice story, but who has rhythm that suffers due to a rhyme scheme that is forced upon it. Try to remember that poetry is more about rhythm then it is rhyme.
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It's nice to see another poetry writer here on Narnia Web. I think you are off to a good start. But I agree with DiGoRyKiRkE that you do not want to force the rhyme in your poems. I look forward to reading more from you in the near future.
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I thought this was beautiful . Well done!! I hope to see more from you Andrew!
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