by Esther IS Flesh and Blood S.

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May 8, 2007

The Toreador

January 31, 2008 06:27 AM EST

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Something is wrong

The man has taken place of the beast.

The slayer is slain as the Toreador's flag flutters in despair on the ground.

I wonder what his mother said of him becoming a Toreador?

Tears, pride, or did he even have a mother?

What kind of a man was he?

Were adoring children running to his side

Despite the all too dangerous bull?

A look of understanding crosses his face.

With his last breath, he utters

To the bull that he knew all too well,

"Forgive me."

His life seeps through the hole in his chest

Darkness advances on him

As his brave heart chokes.

This is another poem written by my nephew Will. He says he was frustrated the day he wrote this poem. Please let us know what you think of this one. Thanks!

Tags: bull, toreado, poem

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Comments: 48

Emma L. Jan 31, 2008, 6:31am EST

Will is very talented! What a great poem :)
Not all poetry has to be light and happy, lol

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WS R. Jan 31, 2008, 6:40am EST

Pretty good.

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Chuck M. Jan 31, 2008, 6:43am EST

Nice job!

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jelo d. Jan 31, 2008, 7:02am EST

Its the whole story, from birth to death, in a few sentences... he does good work!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 7:20am EST

Emma - Thank you so much!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 7:20am EST

WS R - Thank you.

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 7:21am EST

Chuck - Thanks!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 7:23am EST

Jules - Thanks for your thoughts on this poem. I think that Will is rather deep and I wonder how at such a young age. Of course with everything going on in this world its easy to see why.

Thanks for your comments and compliments!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 7:24am EST

Jelo - I do like the fact that he manages to tell a complete story with all of the poems that I have had the pleasure of reading too.

Thanks so much for your feedback!

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Lune Wolfsong Jan 31, 2008, 7:55am EST

Awesome, Esther. He's quite a talent. I love the insight, the connections drawn, and the depth of the story he weaves.

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Lisa J Jan 31, 2008, 8:05am EST

Interesting. He shows a lot of understanding and imagination.

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Midnite Writer -- Kim Jan 31, 2008, 8:20am EST

Excellent story/poem filled with meaning, thanks.

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Cristina S. Jan 31, 2008, 8:34am EST

asking for forgiveness - that is tremendous!

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penni d. Jan 31, 2008, 9:16am EST

he is only 14??? WOW!

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Deb J. Jan 31, 2008, 10:26am EST

Wow. Pretty heavy duty subject for someone so young. Good work!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:32pm EST

Lune - Thank you so much for your perspective on Will's poem. I find his work rather fascinating myself.

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:32pm EST

Lisa - Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:34pm EST

Midnight Writer - Thanks for your thoughts and for stopping by!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:35pm EST

Christina - I thought the forgiveness part was pretty deep too. Very unique thinking.

Thank you!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:36pm EST

Penni - Will turned 15 in December (on the 23rd), so he is barely a month over 15 but very mature for his young age.

Thank you!!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:43pm EST

Lady Raven - I was quite surprised to see your comment here since I haven't had a moment to reciprocate too much lately but am very happy that you took the time to read this piece by Will. I have sent him the url's to the other two poems that he wrote so that he could read first hand the critique from you pro's here. I can't offer much more to him other than to say whether I like it or what it brought to me. I would imagine it is something that I should work at as poetry is something I find so intriguing.

I would imagine that Will would probably read your comment and go from there. I don't know if he is still studying poetry this semester but even if he isn't I would think that any type of constructive criticism from a master such as yourself would be very useful.

Thank you very much!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:44pm EST

Deb - Thank you so much for reading it and leaving a comment!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:45pm EST

Ceena - Coming from you too Ms Poet Queen, that is a very nice compliment! I appreciate it very much. I am sending him the url's so that he can read the comments first hand so I know he will enjoy what you had to say.

Thanks Sis!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 12:48pm EST

Ceena - My sister and brother in law used to call Will, Mr. Will, or Little Man ever since he was about two years old! He was definately a precocious child and now is such a brilliant young and very handsome young man. I am getting a picture of him to post in the next couple of days so that you all can see just how handsome he is. ;)

Thanks!

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Ian Thorpe Jan 31, 2008, 12:59pm EST

Good poem,

I like the way he sustains the central metaphor. Though most of us in the English speaking world regard bullfighting as somewhat barbaric, in Spanish speaking nations it is a spectacle full of poetry.

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 1:11pm EST

Ceena - I know. His thoughts on this and on his other poem regarding the blind monk and all are so deep. I don't understand how he could have so much insight unless he is an old soul and that could tell a tale.

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 1:13pm EST

Ceena - Will is a good combination of Spanish and Irish blood. He light complected, blonde hair and big brown eyes. He is really turning into a very handsome young man and not one unlike his uncle John (my brother).

Thanks for the compliments Sis! Love ya!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 1:15pm EST

Ian - You are so right about that. Will has never seen a bull fight nor even been to Mexico or Spain so I would have to surmise from his poem and his apology to the bull within the poem that he too finds the bullfighting rather barbaric as well.

Thanks Ian!

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 31, 2008, 1:21pm EST

Ceena - When I look into Will's eyes, I see so much love and comprehension that I sometimes want to cry. I hope and pray that this is not a bad omen. Its just that he is so unlike me in his demeanor at his age. I was so adventurous and wanted to know and discover all there was to life and was willing to take risks and challenge authorities and my parents to do so. I wanted to grow up fast and do things. I too was too mature for my age. I had to be. My Dad in VietNam and Korea and always leaving us alone with Mom. You can't believe that it was an easy life to lead even if we always were spoiled and had anything and everything that we ever wanted. I would have preferred to have had my Dad around and to have gone to the same school all of my years than to have gone through what I did. Of course, that was then. This is now and I hold no regrets and instead thank God for giving me the courage and strength to be the woman that I am now.

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