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"Memoirs of a Sword" by Christa Nopp

SF&F Picture 6 out of 11 by Christa Nopp

A magic sword ... and what it may think as it is hanging there on the wall.

My body

subtle and strong

forged with skill

best of steel

dwarf’s pride

My mind

cunning and old

full of magic

maybe wisdom

certainly pride

My destiny
justice and defence
full of honour
maybe mercy
certainly pride

My Lord
noble and exalted
full of courage
maybe righteousness
certainly pride

My life
blood and screams
full of death
always pain
damn pride

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Date	Name	Comment
7 Jun 2004	D Joelle Duran	Loading... What an interesting poem! It starts out majestic and ends up with such bitter realism. I like the repetition of words you used, AND the poem has a long, thin shape like a sword. Good work! Christa Nopp replies: "Glad you like it Yes, the realism - after reading so many stories centered around a magic weapon of some kind I wondered if the sword would actually be happy with its fate. Repetition: As I do not work with rhyme very often, I try to built up tension by other means. "
26 Jun 2004	Nicolas sylesis Urban	Loading... yay, very good ! People often think about the beauty and the enchantment of a magical weapon, but always forget its purpose : to kill and make blood flow. Christa Nopp replies: "Yes - a weapon is a weapon after all and a lot of the things that are done with weapons are far from noble and nice."
28 Jun 2004	Anna M. Mortensen	Loading... I don't read a lot of poetry, but I enjoyed this. The short bursts of words fit the narrator well, a weapon that old and traveled would not waste time on detail and embellishment. Hmm... I'm not sure that makes sense... Anyway! Very well done!! Christa Nopp replies: "It makes a lot of sense to me - and maybe even more important: if you see it that way it makes sense to you. I write for readers, after all "
21 Sep 2004	Sennah	Loading... This is the true fate of a sword like mine. I whish i coult haendle it like you handle your words. Christa Nopp replies: "Oooooh, Sennah I'm honoured Paladin of Paladins! bows elegantlyGlad, you like my writing. smiles gently"