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Lain Sakuraba

"Legends Of Love" by Lain Sakuraba

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I was asked to write this in Honor of St. Patricks Day for the city's newspaper, And I think it turned out very well!
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Elvien lore played a role

Human myth has taken it's tole

Legends brought in myth and light

Settle in for a new one tonight

Long ago in a land unknown

Out of a clan an Elf was thrown

Looking scared and a little afraid

A new land he suddenly made

Only allowing outcasts like himself

Short in the legs, Not looking like an elf

Voices topped with accents unheard

Not being able to pronounce a single word

He took them in, kept the magick alive

And there they lived, in their hive

Until they were sought out by above

Sent to complete tasks of love

Soon they lost their elfish lore

Soon people didn't hate, they adore

These new people dressed the part

Always showing the kindness of their heart

On this special day each year

They made sure shed not was a single tear

Creating vast rainbows of color

Exchanging luck for a dollar

This money the kept to themselves

For still they were greedy elves

Till a group of humans came in

And named them the next of kin

With a new name they parade about

Set apart by hearts stout

Tall bowlers hats of luck

Large buckles to the shoes were stuck

Green clothes they were given

Into childrens minds they were driven

And now you know them on this day

As the Leperchauns of St. Patricks Day!

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26 Mar 2004:-) Wendy Bittnerová
I enjoy Celtic folklore and this is a nice poem...it paints an interesting picture for the reader about the possible origins of Leprechauns. Nice job!

12 Lain Sakuraba replies: "Well nobody really knows the truth about where they came from, now do they?"
27 Jun 200445 Jaina Solo
Very nice. Only one suggestion: On the second line, 'tole' should be spelled as 'toll', I believe.

22 Lain Sakuraba replies: "Heh... that's interesting, nobody else has noiced... I did that on purpose though, really. *shifty eyes*"
2 Feb 200545 Lana
Wow..what can I say..you did a great job on this!
18 Jan 2008:-) Benjamin A. La Schiazza
Great job. One thing on line 13, magick should be spelled magic I think
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About 'Legends Of Love':
 • Status: OK
 • Created by: :-) Lain Sakuraba
 • Copyright: ©Lain Sakuraba. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Elves, Legends, Luck
 • Categories: Elf / Elves
 • Views: 218


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