Submitted: January 10, 2018
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'Masked men in horns, ride unicorns, axles clatter steel on steel' -- brings to my mind some version of the Wild Hunt, made more dramatic with fire and flames. I'm with unmasked here, Mr Watson; this must be one of your very best!
Wed, January 10th, 2018 9:29pmIncredible work, sir! I just finished watching the first season of Vikings the other day and this poem stirred up the mystical power and sorrowful destiny of those great warriors who fight for the privilege to dine in Valhalla with the gods, chosen by the Valkyries when it's their time to leave their brothers and celebrate in the Great Hall. You strongly capture the melancholy of their loss. How you express their passing and their funerary honour creates an impression as though they themselves have become gods. Wonderfully done. There is great power in your words. A fitting tribute to the fallen warriors of old.
Wed, January 10th, 2018 9:35pmI enjoyed this a lot, Mr Watson. Makes me wish I could write verse.
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Chris
An excellent poem, whether one reads it metaphorically or realistically. I viewed it as a perfect example of "It was a dark and stormy night" set to verse, enhanced by vivid imagery. Well done, Barry.
Bill
Excellent! When you write I always visualise. This one was so clear. Brilliant.
Fri, January 12th, 2018 7:22amYou are so gifted! :)
Thanks for liking on my Twitter Too! :)
I gave a like and shelved it and enjoyed all the content.
Mon, February 26th, 2018 5:54amThis was another great bit of writing loved it
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unmasked delusions
This is great, Watson. i read it twice. So many beautiful lines to be taken in slowly and appreciated/thought over. This might be my new favorite by you.
Wed, January 10th, 2018 5:18pmAuthor
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Thanks for reading and commenting Unmasked i'm pleased it conjured up some imagery !
Wed, January 10th, 2018 10:17am