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Sep. 7, 2006

"The Saxon Cry"

I just started reading Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott and this is a poem I wrote about the Norman invasions into England.

 

"The Saxon Cry"

O'er the sundering seas

And out in the stormy gales,

A strong southern breeze

Revealed the Norman sails.

 

In memory we see them

Conquer cities, conquer kingdoms,

And we raise our voice to heaven

For the country they have mangled.

 

But the skies are dark and clouded

And we see no healing hand

For our freedom is enshrouded

By the invaders of our land.

 

And they think that we are theirs

For they now own our every kingdom

But we don't forget those years,

And no one can conquer England!

 

                    -Written by Frodo

 

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Sep. 7, 2006 - Cool!

Posted by Mahtaliel
Nice poem. :)

Ivanhoe is an awesome book. I haven't read it in a while though. How do you like it?
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Posted by Ringbearer
To Mahtaliel,

Well, I just started reading it today but so far it is interesting. I will make a post about it when I read a little more.

With you on the Quest,
Frodo
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Sep. 8, 2006 - I haven't really seen this category...

Posted by Jocelyndixon
or I didn't notice it! I like your poem. Thanks for you comment about my sidebar... I have been working on it and I tried to make it a less confusing!


Garo galu vaer (Have a Blessed day!)
Sincerely,

Jocelyn
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Sep. 8, 2006 - Good poem!

Posted by opckid
Ivanhoe is a good book, although it can be a little tough at times. A friend of mine and I discussed it in the swimming pool once, much to my Mom's amusement! :)
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Sep. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tatertots
That's a really neat poem, thanks for sharing that.

Taters
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Sep. 9, 2006 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>

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I really like the poem, have I ever told you your a great writter, because I am now if I haven't already. LOL. you have always do an excellent job on your work, and it inspires me, keep it up =).

P.S. Thanks for the comment on my blog.

Edited by riverthomas on Sep. 8, 2006 at 6:10 PM
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Sep. 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by riverthomas
By the way the comment above is mine, LOl I had to edit my spelling....okay I mispelled poem, I'm SORRY!!!! I'm a horrible person!!!!
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Sep. 9, 2006 - Ahh..........

Posted by nikisnotebook
I wish I could write poetry like you! I really like that poem. I read it out loud to myself and it sounded so good. I have tried to write poems, but they never turn out to well.
Niki
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