by Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K.

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February 27, 2007

Silver Sleigh

March 19, 2007 11:35 PM EDT (Updated: December 03, 2008 11:26 PM EST)

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24_silver_warrior by you.

Some tales are never left behind

In the snowdrifts of my mind

When I was younger I would go

In an enchanted world of snow

In my silver sleigh I'd see

Exotic worlds of fantasy

Frost giants, an ice fortress

Are what I'd conquer in my quest

And in the white dragon's dark lair

I made my stand when no one dared

A breath of flame, a flash of light

Once again wrong was made right

Emerging from the depths unharmed

A fairy princess in my arms

Away we rode, to a new day

Swiftly aboard my silver sleigh

Long ago, deep in my mind

Those tales are never left behind

2007 Lewis Knight

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Tags: wednesday writing essentials, fantasy, winter, poem, silver sleigh, lewis knight, poetry, two word challenge, writing

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Carol Lloyd Mar 19, 2007, 11:42pm EDT

smile lewis its very good

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David D. Mar 20, 2007, 12:10am EDT

I'm happy to see you had such a wonderful childhood... wish I could say the same.

Nicely done.

Thanks for sharing.

David

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Autumn Farrington Mar 20, 2007, 12:55am EDT

This is a very delightful poem! What excitement you bring to the imagination by using the silver sleigh to journey through your mind. From the depths of your memory, you take the reader on an excursion into the past and adventurously pull your thoughts into 'the now.' Excellent writing.

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Shawnee G. Mar 20, 2007, 1:35am EDT

You have a knack for fantasy. Did you really think like this as a child, or is this something you grew into?

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Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K. Mar 20, 2007, 1:38am EDT

Thanks for the kind words. One thing I never had a lack of, from my childhood to now is imagination. This piece is a nice reflection of that.

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Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K. Mar 20, 2007, 1:42am EDT

To answer your question, Shawnee- I had a wild mind even as a child. More so, even. My brother and I would create worlds, and act them out without toys or anything, just our minds. That landscape still exists in my head, it's just more focused in my writings.

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Janice (What Would Buffy Do?)B. Mar 20, 2007, 12:33pm EDT

Somewhere I heard that writers write because they must. I think you must. You have yet to miss the mark with me on your poetry. It's original and always thinking. Lewis, You have great talent.

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Jeana N. Mar 24, 2007, 9:47pm EDT

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Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K. Mar 25, 2007, 2:07am EDT

Thanks, I'll have to check that out.

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nadya k. May 9, 2007, 6:14am EDT

amazing work

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Otelia S. May 9, 2007, 4:22pm EDT

Another nice one. I enjoyed this one with a "Corona" Good company.

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samantha b. May 9, 2007, 6:42pm EDT

This is awesome & I enjoyed it very much, thank you!

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Carol LeHane May 13, 2007, 11:33pm EDT

Another nice one. It is good that you have not left them behind.

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Kathryn E. Dec 3, 2008, 9:53pm EST

Lewis: You need to send this fine poem to

Gather Writing Essentials

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Robert W. Dec 3, 2008, 10:00pm EST

Fantastic poem and I love the seld team

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Ari Sutton Dec 3, 2008, 10:01pm EST

Very nice poem Lewis. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Beth G. Dec 3, 2008, 10:03pm EST

I loved how whimsical this poem was well done!

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Kushal Poddar Dec 3, 2008, 10:03pm EST

Fantastic is the word. Poem which explores darkness, lights, minds, fantasy.

Wintry Dreams>
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Golden harvests>

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Kathryn E. Dec 3, 2008, 10:12pm EST

Thank you. it is in there but way back in the pack because the date is 1007.

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Angela A. Dec 3, 2008, 10:53pm EST

This is beautiful, Lewis! I love the symmetry, and the color reference.

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Tony Peters Dec 3, 2008, 11:49pm EST

Great poem. It's god for adults to remember things from their childhood, especially things that involve the imagination, too many adults forget how to use their imaginations.

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Linda T. Dec 3, 2008, 11:56pm EST

Fantastic poem! Speaks of an imagination many of us would love to have

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Howard b. Dec 4, 2008, 12:03am EST

very good poem.Thanks for taking us with you on your winter trip.

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regina k. Dec 4, 2008, 1:38am EST

that is so wonderful. i love the fantasy images.

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Jennine D. Dec 4, 2008, 1:40am EST

Lovely world of make believe and dreams

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ELLEN B. Dec 4, 2008, 8:12am EST

This is one of the best descriptions of how detailed the "Missions" that are chosen in childhood can be. It is wonderful, and reminded me of many travels and conquests in my own. It is lovely Lewis. More than a ten. Ellen B

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mary bryant Dec 4, 2008, 8:32am EST

wonderful

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Jennifer R. Dec 4, 2008, 9:23am EST

No they aren't! Thanks for sharing. Nicely done.

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Anastacia Lovely Dec 4, 2008, 9:38am EST

OMG I love this soooo Much..

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Teresa A. Dec 4, 2008, 10:31am EST

Very nice

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Jodi G. Dec 4, 2008, 11:32am EST

very nice

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Sharon P. Dec 4, 2008, 5:50pm EST

I love it.

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jackie s. Dec 5, 2008, 10:12am EST

Lovely poem. Good to know that the best of Western civilization is not quite dead.

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Heather Schultz Dec 5, 2008, 11:15am EST

great poem! Love the fantacy world

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Sharon B. Dec 5, 2008, 9:58pm EST

awesome

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Erica Hidvegi Dec 6, 2008, 12:55am EST

ah you've captured yourself an ice maven . . . how visually appropriate this time of year ! Thank you and happy holidays

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Ladybounty ~. Dec 7, 2008, 10:04pm EST

I love this Lewis it's beautiful and bring back my own childhood memories! It's a happy and light hearted side of your talent that I really enjoyed reading.

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