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[dwgm]

I finally managed to come up with something for this week's drabble challenge at Black Pearl Sails--

But You Have Heard Of Me

Fleeting beauty has its uses,
Sun-kissed skin, and smiling lips;
And one’s effects are well enough:
Sharp-edged swords, and sable ships.
But history craves a deeper theme:
Tales of courage, sly delights,
A heart comprised of black and gold,
As true as starry summer nights.


~.~

Comments

[erinya.livejournal.com]

And you claim you can't write poetry! Shame on you, missy!

I especially liked the last three lines--"heart comprised of black and gold" most especially, the contrast and almost double-meaning there--and "sable ships." A simple piece, yet capturing Jack's complexity. Very nice!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Perhaps it was the angst. It's been rather a roller coaster of an evening--some good news, and some very bad news.

I had that heart/black/gold line early on, but couldn't think of exactly what to put with it. Funny how poetry used to just pop into my head when I was very young. It's been a long time. But maybe I'm just out of practice.

Glad you liked it. :)

[erinya.livejournal.com]

It is like riding a bicycle, isn't it?

Ick, it sounds like the good news doesn't quite counterweight the bad news. *sends good news vibes and hugs your way*

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the vibes and hugs. Both are very much appreciated.