[Dragonheart] ok welcome to the #AFD Poetry Reading :> [Dragonheart] this week is a short week but it should be a fun week :> [Dragonheart] our first poem is by my grandson Snap-Dragon <Snap-Dragon-> Hiya Dragondazd! [Dragonheart] and I'll let him tell you the title :> [Dragonheart] /me calls Snap up to read :> * Snap-Dragon- is ready when you are... [Dragonheart] snap your on :> <Snap-Dragon-> OH! <Snap-Dragon-> "The British Normanbillies" <Snap-Dragon-> adapted from "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" <Snap-Dragon-> *** <Snap-Dragon-> Come'n listen to a story 'bout the Kingdom of Ed, <Snap-Dragon-> The narrative begins when the monarch was found dead, <Snap-Dragon-> The news of his expiration spread clear across the sea, <Snap-Dragon-> To Harold Number Two, and William Duke of Normandy! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> Kings, that is. Monarchs. Royal Rulers! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> Now, William was the one to whom Ed had gave the throne, <Snap-Dragon-> But the elders all decided 'twas to Harold the throne was goin'. <Snap-Dragon-> William thought he should be king 'cause he was Edward's kin, <Snap-Dragon-> So he packed up his navy and invaded Eng-a-land! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> Britain, that is. The sun ne'er sets. Island nation! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> He set up Feudalism, Chivalry, and Courtly Love, <Snap-Dragon-> The serfs were all there down below, the king was way above. <Snap-Dragon-> They conducted all bus-i-ness in their French just for fun, <Snap-Dragon-> The old language was dyin' out, a new one had begun! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> English, that is. Added French. Whole new language! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> Now it's time to say goodbye to rich Anglo-Saxons, <Snap-Dragon-> The Normans took away their jobs, an' threw 'em in prison. <Snap-Dragon-> Hal got killed and William became King of that country, <Snap-Dragon-> Now he's named "the Conqueror" not just "of Normandy"! <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> France, that is. Now rulin' England. Mr. Conqueror, <Snap-Dragon-> * <Snap-Dragon-> Y'all speak French, now, y'hear! <Snap-Dragon-> *** <Snap-Dragon-> (end) * Zalyina grins and applauds.. * Firesong_ grins * Geemo applauds and giggles * Solitaire grins and applauds. <Zalyina> Ooohh geemo, didn't see you there! <Dragondazd> hehe * Zalyina hugs Geemo <Geemo> You do now. * Snap-Dragon- grins, and *bows* <Zalyina> hehe * MyopicDragon iggles-claps loudly... <MyopicDragon> funny! :) <Zalyina> *nodnod* [Dragonheart] great job granson :> * Geemo gives Zaly a little slurp and a nuzzle * Zalyina gives Geems a fostermommyslurp :> <Geemo> Eeeww... momy swobber :P * Eredien sighs <Zalyina> hehehe *g* [Dragonheart] huggles grandson * Snap-Dragon- grins atta grandpaw. "Fanks!" <Eredien> Sorry, tried to get off one channel and quit the whole thing [Dragonheart] ok now we move on to Zalynia :> [Dragonheart] who has a poem titled Dragon's Flame for us :> * Zalyina smiles and pounces up to the podium * Zalyina takes a breath, "Am sure some of you have heard this one, but if not..*shrug*" :) <Zalyina> `* Dragons' Flame *` <Zalyina> I feel your blood boil <Zalyina> I feel it chruning and flowing <Zalyina> with the beat of your vicious heart <Zalyina> I sense it stirring restlessly in your veins <Zalyina> I sense it anxious to seep out your scales <Zalyina> ready to ignite from your jaws <Zalyina> ~*~ <Zalyina> I smell the singeing, thick smoke <Zalyina> I smell the burnig essence of your fire <Zalyina> that is ready to leap from your soul <Zalyina> I know you love the power of flame <Zalyina> I know that you can control it with ease <Zalyina> causing those who oppose you and I to flee <Zalyina> ~*~ <Zalyina> I am the same as you <Zalyina> I do not fear the fire <Zalyina> I can free summer colored tounges <Zalyina> of flame filled, burning breath <Zalyina> Weaving through ferocious rows of teeth <Zalyina> heat kissing throat and forked tounge <Zalyina> ~*~ <Zalyina> Be wary when near scaled body <Zalyina> Be wary when you feel the churning of boiling blood <Zalyina> Fear when smoke unravels from the creature's jaws <Zalyina> For soon enough you'll feel the burning heat <Zalyina> of Dragons' flame <Zalyina> YB 98 May 4 [Dragonheart] oooooooohhhh :> I like :> Dragonheart] oops :> * Geemo stands and applauds loudly and proudly * Snap-Dragon- applauds <Solitaire> Excellent, Zaly. :) * Eredien claps "Very descriptive!" * Zalyina grins wide <Geemo> That's my mom who wrote that! <Geemo> ;) * Zalyina takes a bow and saunters back over to her fosterling :> [Dragonheart] a very good poetess you have for a mommy geemo :> * Shadow-Dancer smiles * Geemo nuzzles Zaly and nods to Dragonheart * Snap-Dragon- has *got* to write some dragon-poetry sometime, other than the Dragons in Black thing :> * Geemo needs to write new stuff [Dragonheart] we all do geemo :> * Zalyina chuckles, gathers up Geemo and holds him in her arms for the time being hehe <Eredien> That was good though SD, and *funny!* [Dragonheart] ok up next is poem by Songfire [Dragonheart] she had to run back to work but did leave it for us :> [Dragonheart] It is no coincidence that the most beautiful sounds [Dragonheart] Are laced with sadness... [Dragonheart] The sweet, pure treble of a child's voice, [Dragonheart] The swan's song, hauntingly clear, [Dragonheart] Of a human heart dying of isolation... [Dragonheart] Lovely and macabre, [Dragonheart] It strikes a response deep within; [Dragonheart] Sets up an echo that is passed on [Dragonheart] From generation to generation. [Dragonheart] end <Snap-Dragon-> WOW that was...fast! * Firesong_ hmms thoughtfully. <Solitaire> Nice, though. I like it! * Eredien blinks quietly. "That was really good." [Dragonheart] yes it is :> * Shadow-Dancer applauds :) <Zalyina> Yeah...short poem, but good! * Snap-Dragon- re-reads the poem <Firesong_> An interesting idea, expressed beautifully. [Dragonheart] like most of life the bitter with the sweet so you appreciate both flavors better :> * Dragondazd nods... <Dragondazd> larger numbers make the play thing faster or slower? [Dragonheart] slower * MyopicDragon nods ... she likes [Dragonheart] its the number of 1/000 secs between lines :> <Dragondazd> hmm, okay, <Snap-Dragon-> 1700 is how fast mine was played at, and it was playing too fast for most poetry, tho not for a song... <Dragondazd> dyl told me tos et it at 2750 and i tested it and it was slow d-; [Dragonheart] 1700 is good :> <Dragondazd> ah, no, dai [Dragonheart] and as if you all couldn't guess our next poem is by my grandaughter Dragondazd :> <Dragondazd> d-; <Snap-Dragon-> Once I tried playing one thinking that that was the number of seconds between lines....it goes *really* fast on 1... [Dragonheart] /me huggles Dazd anc calls here up :> * Eredien is afk * Zalyina blinks <Snap-Dragon-> ?! <Dragondazd> d-; * Solitaire chuckles. <Solitaire> Getting rusty with the voice command, there DH! <Dragondazd> Envy <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> I envy that stuffed fox that holds <Dragondazd> the privilege of your bed <Dragondazd> and mourn the lost taste of tears <Dragondazd> that you sob into its tousled fluff <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> From afar I yearn to be the soft <Dragondazd> pillow that contours your head <Dragondazd> coveting the task of the sheets <Dragondazd> assigned to keep you warm <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> I stand rigid, resenting the very air <Dragondazd> of your first waking breath <Dragondazd> that is given your full confidence <Dragondazd> and stir your quickening heart <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> How I wish to be the mirror that sees you true <Dragondazd> for I love it all and want to prove it to you <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> Every day, I begrudge the brush you hold <Dragondazd> and would replace it readily <Dragondazd> to be the gentle fingers through your hair <Dragondazd> with my hand held firmly by yours <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> I would indenture myself as your chair <Dragondazd> customizing each contour to support you <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> I aspire to take your hands and carry you off <Dragondazd> so that I may savor the occupation of your feet <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> All these and more I envy <Dragondazd> for the contact I am deprived <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> Yet <Dragondazd> neither cushion nor comb nor life-essential <Dragondazd> has the hope, soft hope, of reaching your love <Dragondazd> if only for an instant in eternity <Dragondazd> and so I wait in contentment. <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> -just a. Kim <Dragondazd> that would be for wy who's not here and more from his pov booky, took my side already d-; * Solitaire smiles. <Solitaire> Very nice, Dazd! * Zalyina blinks and applauds witha smile * Snap-Dragon- smiles [Dragonheart] a sweet one that :> * Geemo applauds then sits pondering * Eredien is back and smiles <Zalyina> That was very nice! * Snap-Dragon- *applauds* * Firesong_ smiles and hums softly o/~ * Dragondazd will tell wy, thanks * Shadow-Dancer smiles, applaudeth * Zalyina sets her fosterling down for a moment [Dragonheart] ok next we will call Zalynia back up to the stage to do her next poen (anyone else want to anothre one or 2?) [Dragonheart] this one is called Dragon's wait * Zalyina saunters up the stage <Zalyina> Dragons' Wait <Zalyina> Upon the winds of old, <Zalyina> lies a wise dragon so it is told. <Zalyina> His kind too long forgotten, <Zalyina> swept by as only a ledgen. <Zalyina> Dieing in the beds of clouds, <Zalyina> he waits. <Zalyina> Being lost as a scaley mound, <Zalyina> he waits. <Zalyina> * <Zalyina> He waits for his kind to gather, <Zalyina> to renew their presence from being shattered. <Zalyina> Strong at heart and mind, <Zalyina> yet his body to weak to go on in time. <Zalyina> The dragons hold their wings steady, <Zalyina> they wait. <Zalyina> Gathered in the winds they are ready, <Zalyina> yet they wait. <Zalyina> * <Zalyina> They wait for a sign, <Zalyina> of one who remembers dragon kind. <Zalyina> Looking toward the wise dragon, <Zalyina> a crystal tear in his eye as he nods, "Go on." <Zalyina> Then with a sigh, he dies, <Zalyina> he no longer waits. <Zalyina> His soul now with the winds of the skies, <Zalyina> he no longer waits. <Zalyina> * <Zalyina> By the thousands they go on wings, <Zalyina> the dragons fly the night winds. <Zalyina> Soaring through the stars' twilight, <Zalyina> they strive to regain their might. <Zalyina> Finding their place again, <Zalyina> they no longer wait. <Zalyina> No longer in pain, <Zalyina> they no longer wait. <Zalyina> * <Zalyina> Upon the winds, <Zalyina> you can still hear the fluttering wings. <Zalyina> The wise old dragon's soul <Zalyina> carried by the winds of old. <Zalyina> Listen to the wind, <Zalyina> wait. <Zalyina> You can still hear his wise words, <Zalyina> wait. <Zalyina> * <Zalyina> Remember his kind, <Zalyina> pay head to his whispering tales. <Zalyina> For he is all around us, <Zalyina> reminding of the dragons <Zalyina> that now dwell with us. <Zalyina> -- <Zalyina> YB 98 Aug 12 <Solitaire> Excellent! :) * Snap-Dragon- grins, getting shivers running up and down his spine. "I like it!" * Geemo sits awe-struck then applauds [Dragonheart] thanks sol :> * Eredien grins. That was wonderful. [Dragonheart] a great job zaly :> * Shadow-Dancer applauds...)) * Zalyina takes a bow with a grin, and piddles back over to Geemo :) * Dragondazd grins, i watch too [Dragonheart] ok now we are going to call one of our old poets up to rad one of his pieces :> [Dragonheart] please welcom Shadow-Dancer [Dragonheart] who will give us the title of his poem * Shadow-Dancer makes his way to the stage, and looks for Mike..... <Shadow-Dancer> Oops.....myage is showing :) <Shadow-Dancer> Dreams in color <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> I used to dream in color, <Shadow-Dancer> With the vibrant hues of youth. <Shadow-Dancer> In every cloud a castle hidden, <Shadow-Dancer> Every broom was a stick-horse <Shadow-Dancer> Ridden on some grand cattle drive. <Shadow-Dancer> And an empty box was whatever I needed. <Shadow-Dancer> A starship sleek, or a fort undefeated. <Shadow-Dancer> Back when I used to dream in color. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> I used to dream in shades of gray, <Shadow-Dancer> With the dreary blandness of life. <Shadow-Dancer> No more castles, only the clouds remained, <Shadow-Dancer> And brooms were meant for cleaning, <Shadow-Dancer> Meaning nothing to my imagination, <Shadow-Dancer> And empty boxes were simply things in my way, <Shadow-Dancer> But sometimes there would be a flash of color in my day, <Shadow-Dancer> Even when I used to dream in shades of gray. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> I don't dream at all anymore. <Shadow-Dancer> The ashes of ideals, and the sour taste of "might-have been" <Shadow-Dancer> Have choked the dreams away. <Shadow-Dancer> Now I simply eat and breathe, <Shadow-Dancer> I don't live anymore, but sometimes I look back. <Shadow-Dancer> Back to the days <Shadow-Dancer> When I used to dream in color. <Shadow-Dancer> . <Shadow-Dancer> ---end * Dragonheart pulls a mike out of his bag and tosses it to SD * Solitaire hugs SD. "Very good, my friend. <Shadow-Dancer> *chomp* :) <Dragondazd> woo! * Shadow-Dancer makes his way back to the shadows.... * Eredien claps <Zalyina> Oo...very well done Shadow! <Firesong_> Wow. * Geemo applauds Shadow * Zalyina applauds [Dragonheart] very good :> <Geemo> That was awesome. * Snap-Dragon- applauds [Dragonheart] yeppers :> [Dragonheart] SD tends to do that :> [Dragonheart] ok now we are going to bring Dazd back up for her second poem of the evening :> * Shadow-Dancer blushes at the praise of the Poet Laureate :) <Dragondazd> don't kick me gwandpaw d-; <Dragondazd> wy'd object too little d-; <Dragondazd> okay, this is short and kinda visual so you can maek your windows a bit larger <Dragondazd> SoulShadow <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> Look..... <Dragondazd> can you <Dragondazd> feel the pain <Dragondazd> churning within? <Dragondazd> that rages inside <Dragondazd> soulstorms barely contained? <Dragondazd> can you feel the soaring winds <Dragondazd> caught by nonexistent wings? <Dragondazd> where has thy glory gone, <Dragondazd> former lord of skies? <Dragondazd> majesty true, <Dragondazd> hidden deep <Dragondazd> within <Dragondazd> you? <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> - <Dragondazd> -just a. Kim * Zalyina applauds :) * Firesong_ applauds. <Dragondazd> hehe, you're gettin' old d-; * Geemo claps * Snap-Dragon- applauds [Dragonheart] lovely :> <Shadow-Dancer> Bravo! <Solitaire> Very nice! * Eredien grins. <Eredien> That was a very intersting poem [Dragonheart] ok yeah poems can involve shape and sometimes even color :> <Zalyina> ack [Dragonheart] welcome back Zalynia :> [Dragonheart] guess who is up next for # 3 :> * Zalyina was checking if it was logging and she hit the wrong button...and it's not logging! :\ [Dragonheart] now we will let zaly take the satge againf for our next to last poem of the week and her thrid of hte night :> [Dragonheart] i'm logging hun :> * Zalyina smiles and saunters back up the stage.... <Zalyina> Now, I don't think this one is as good as the others...but it's another Dragons' one..... <Zalyina> - Dragons' cry - <Zalyina> You slaughter us <Zalyina> but do you have a reason? <Zalyina> Because we are evil beasts <Zalyina> according to your religion? <Zalyina> Because we breath flame <Zalyina> in order to defend ourselves? <Zalyina> Because, perhaps, <Zalyina> you fear us? <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> You battle us <Zalyina> but do you know why? <Zalyina> Is it so harmful <Zalyina> for us to live? <Zalyina> Is it neccesary <Zalyina> that you destroy what frightens you? <Zalyina> Is it impossible <Zalyina> for us to co-exist? <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> We attack you <Zalyina> but only because you force us <Zalyina> Because you've broken our land <Zalyina> it is neccesary to defend it <Zalyina> Because you butchered us <Zalyina> we burn your homes to the ground <Zalyina> Because you cannot open your eyes, <Zalyina> fear blinds you into hate <Zalyina> - <Zalyina> We quickly become fiercer <Zalyina> but only because we must survive <Zalyina> It is important <Zalyina> that we keep the balance <Zalyina> It is neccesary <Zalyina> for us to destroy you before you destroy us <Zalyina> It is, it seems, impossible <Zalyina> for dragons and man to co-exist. <Zalyina> -- <Zalyina> YB 98 July 11 * Geemo sniffles a bit and claps * Solitaire nods. "Seems that way. But there is hope. [Dragonheart] wow :> <Dragondazd> ohhh, that's so good [Dragonheart] it would be nice ifthe children would grow up wouldn't it? * Snap-Dragon- huddles in da fleecy blankie, applauding, with shivers running up and down his spine:) * Eredien blinks and hmms. <Shadow-Dancer> Bravo * Zalyina takes a bow and piddles back to Geemo, lifting him up in her arms again [Dragonheart] ok and now we will close the evening with another dragon poem [Dragonheart] this is one of mine and is up on the #AFD literature site :> [Dragonheart] its called Dragon (I) [Dragonheart] THE DRAGON (I) [Dragonheart] [Dragonheart] He is wise and sad [Dragonheart] yet happy are his brillian colors [Dragonheart] as he flashes round in life. [Dragonheart] He is all that I could be, [Dragonheart] and all that I would be, [Dragonheart] and we can burn you [Dragonheart] with the fire that is our soul. [Dragonheart] end * Snap-Dragon- applauds dat one too! <Eredien> Short and sweet. * Geemo applauds [Dragonheart] yep :> <Zalyina> *nods and applauds* :) <Geemo> That's good. =) <Shadow-Dancer> WildApplause@myseat.net :) <Shadow-Dancer> Bravo! <Solitaire> Nice one, DH. :) <Zalyina> hehehe [Dragonheart] thanks :> [Dragonheart] ok we will be back next week also :> [Dragonheart] same dragon time <Dragondazd> heh [Dragonheart] same dragon channel :> * Zalyina hopes she will be! "Same dragon channel!" ;) * Solitaire grins. <Zalyina> hehe <Dragondazd> i hope i'll be the same dragon! d-; * Eredien rolls her eyes but wants to come back next week too [Dragonheart] and thanks to you all for showing up :> * Zalyina smiles <Solitaire> Tis always a pleasure, DH.