[Bards] Poetic exercise #1

[Gerald Norris]

> On Behalf Of Ulf Gunnarsson
> Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 8:11 PM
> To: Ansteorran Bardic list
> Subject: [Bards] Poetic exercise #1
> 
> 
> If anyone is game, here is an ordinary phrase that could be brought to
> life.  Keep the meaning the same, but say it more poetic in 25 words or
> less. 
> 
> Sitting by the fighting field,
> I watch the fighters
> hit one another with sticks
> and listened to the noise.
> 

At leisure in the fields of glory
As heros their prowess display
The sound of rattan on leather
As a victor is chosen today.
(25)

Or ...

A seat at the list field
And warriors view
Hot sticks on hard leather
I see them hack and hew.
(20)

Or ...

Thunder of wood on leather
A ring side seat.
I can't stop watching
The Warrior's Fete.
(16)

Or ...

!Crash! ring the great sticks!
I'm glad I'm sitting here,
Watching as they fight.
(14)

Or ...

!Ouch!
(1)

In service to the dream with a song in my heart, I am
HL Gerald of Leesville
Ravenskald of Ravensfort
A bard of Stargate
Kingdom Ansteorra