Trojan

by CJ Maleney   Sep 13, 2017


I shall create a mighty horse,
But I will not hide inside.
I shall create it out of wood,
And that mammoth beast I'll ride.

I shall call upon magic and witchcraft
To make this thing live and move,
It's planks may stretch and groan
But its footfalls will be smooth.

From wood it will be constructed
But I will not fell a single tree
I will use those that have already fallen
For a your gift of life another lease.

I will visit villages and many towns.
As I traverse across this land,
I'll let children climb upon it
And place the reins into their hands.

I will hope it brings joy and pleasure,
And that they are filled with awe.
I will hope it makes them realise,
They can be so much more.

I will not use this horse to wage war
To make no man bend his knee,
But to show you don't have to destroy
And to show just what can be.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Craig, I loved this from the rhyming to the content. Great work.

    All the very best as ever,
    Ben

    • 6 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Cheers dude, really enjoyed writing this, it was totally effortless. I think I enjoy writing along the lines of fantasy most and it's a welcome break from the darker stuff I sometimes write.

      Regards

      Craig

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    This is lovely Craig ... a beautiful poem woven from that classic tale! x
    =^.^=

    • 6 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you.

      As you may have guessed I've a thing for Greek mythology lol.

      Craig x

  • 6 years ago

    by Mark

    This is outstanding! Well written
    ..great idea behind it and great message. The first stanza a powerful opening!

    • 6 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thanks dude,

      I wrote this really quickly, it was quite short to start with but just before posting to extra stanzas popped into my head.

      Craig

  • 6 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    I was asked not so long ago if I had a favorite poem of my own. The answer was no.

    I do now, writing this was sweet easy and really enjoyable,

    Craig

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