Two Sides To Every Tale

A murderer and a scoundrel
A man lies slain upon the ground
Justice he cries was found in death
Those who doubt shall see reason

A girl who saw the whole tale
Knew the truth of the scene
A robbery had gone awry
The victim had become the victor

The judge and jury deem him wrong
Just don’t buy his self defense
Forensics inconclusive no proof found
Where is innocent until proven guilty?

The girl too scared to come forward
Vindication would have been found
Her silent prayer just isn’t enough
To prevent the hanging that occurs

-Poem by Dragon Blogger

This poem today was crafted from 6 words provided (highlighted in blue) by the following twitter people:  @siteminder, @miriella, @SurfCityJay, @Coyotesqrl, @azredneck, @reginasuniverse

End This War With A Pact

This war we fight leaves both sides drained
Our will crumbles like a stale old saltine
A ceasefire ensues so we can pursue another path

We bring to the table all our hopes and fears
Afraid each will try to finagle this treaty
After pondering for hours we decide to move forward

Let us unite into a new federation
So tractor your leaders and followers alike
bring them forth so that we may reach this concord

Read and sign this paper into a contract
Bring forth our alliance and peace to all
A new day begins and we delight that we are now brothers

Poem by Dragon Blogger

I took third place again this week with another random Twitter poem, this one called “The Savage Woman” which was a really good one I must admit.  Thank you to all my twitter friends who contribute to my random twitter poems almost daily.

I also want to congratulate Daisy Bookworm for the excellent poem Fire and Water this week, which I knew would be

WOOF Contest – Top 5 Picks:

Poetry

Daisy Bookworm - “Fire and Water” - A poem looking at the contradiction of human emotion.  Specifically a fiery temper and an icy heart.

~willow~ - “NaNo: Jackie’s Lament” - … my NaNo main character does a bit of introspection …

Dragon Blogger - “The Savage Woman” - Poem about a wild savage woman and trying to tame her heart.

Fiction

H Benjamin Petrie - “Father pt.1” - A father deals with bringing up his two daughters alone after the death of his wife.

Non-Fiction / Opinion

JHS, Esq. - “BlogBlast for Peace 2008: No Peace Without True Equality” - There can be no peace in the world until all persons are assured equality under the law, irrespective of their gender or sexual orientation. Sadly, the fight against discrimination must continue here in California in the wake of the November 4, 2008, election.

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Suspense Screenplay “Intervention”

Into The Night

Into the night we strike this fire
Into the night the candles burn
Into the night our legs entwine
Into the night our souls will yearn

Into the night we speak our desire
Into the night we breathe as one
Into the night we know no others
Into the night we have some fun

Into the night we love not hate
Into the night we seal our fate
Into the night our body’s drip
Into the night we take this trip

Into the night the moon is sleeping
Into the night our bodies lie resting
Into the night passion never dies
Into the night our pleasure is cresting

Into the night we lie in pillows
Into the night we dream of nothing
Into the night our lives are fulfilled
Into the night we end with us sleeping

-Poem by Dragon Blogger

Sorry For Being Born

I am sorry for being born
I sit here now with shame and scorn
I am filled with so much hate
Worst of all you can’t relate

I am sorry for being born
Creatures like me are very torn
We can only destroy and never create
We try to fix wrongs but its too late

I am sorry for being born
My life was pricked by a thorn
I have no excuse for my life
I should take it back with a knife

So much guilt and so much blame
I want to rage I want to maim
I am tired of playing a pawn
In the morning I will be gone

Poem by Dragon Blogger

Fire Burning In My Eyes

Fire burns so very bright
your face aglow in this great white light
This fire radiates from deep within me
A flame with no heat that you can see

This fire may seem like a frightening rage
it may trap my soul within a cage
or beckon your spirit to join me in here
but really it burns to bring you near

So douse my eyes with your beauty
when my fire dies you will not get sooty
disrobe and lets start to put my fire out
your sweat quenches my body’s drought

So at last I lie drenched and cool
my body and my heart you rule
my passion for you knows no bounds
I must be careful not to drown

-Poem by Dragon Blogger

This Is Sorrow

T here is an endless scream echoing in my head
H eeding no request to cease or desist
I t fills my mind to the brim of despair
S o I just sit in a dark corner and cry

I can sometimes suppress and dim the insanity
S ometimes is not always good enough to build hope

S o I just wait, wait for something to change, wait for death
O r I sometimes convince myself that life is a lie
R aving lunacy or simple madness may be the cause
R easons for these thoughts and screams have not been found
O paque thoughts slip through and speak wisdom
W hy bother living through the pain.

Poem by Dragon Blogger

This poem I wrote from a contest on Twitter, where I asked my followers to direct message me random words and I would craft a poem.  I have highlighted the contest words in blue.

The Lust Queen

With eyes that can swallow your soul
a face carved from the purest marble
a smile so evil yet so alluring
you weaken at the knee’s

The sages warned of this portent
this queen ravages those who worship
with a body that calls to any man’s sex drive
and a spirit that invites the most pious priest

So the mortal man gives in to temptation
The Queen savors his body like cheese and wine
His will breaks, his body broken
She discards him among the pile of those who came before

-Dragon Blogger

Dance With Me

If I dance in Silver or I dance in gold
will you dance with me?
or do I dance alone?

If I tango and I salsa
will you dance with me?
or do I dance alone?

The ballroom is ours the floor is wide open
my hand beckons yours is it answered?
or do I dance alone?

The tempo can be quite fast
but sometimes just as slow
will you dance with me?
or do I dance alone?

My partner needs to be quick
match my every move with grace
will you dance with me?
or do I dance alone?

No other partner will I share this song with
No other partner has my fancy
so dance with me
I don’t want to dance alone

-Dragon Blogger