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[Moonlight_Zelda]

XD, well ... I thought I'd chance posting some of my poetry here. I don't really write as much of it as regular literature, so take it as you will. Any opinions will be much appreciated, though.


Original-Base Poetry

Form

Missing You
How Can I?
Soaring
Blue Eyes

Fox Fire
A Spring Tale
Horse's Love (Present)
Unnamed (Present)
Wanderer (Present)

Dividing Lines
Scarlet Stars

Freeform

Universe


Haiku

Kitsune Moon
Kitsune Moon (Draft II)

PKMN: Light
PKMN: Mighty Mouse

Fanpoetry

Legend of Zelda: Into the Shadows
Legend of Zelda: Warrior of Shadows
Legend of Zelda: Shroud to Light

Yugioh: Envoy to the Moonlight Maiden

Elemental Gelade: Katana no Kaze (Sword of Wind)

Songs

Sparrow's Call
Sapphire Skies

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 05 February 2011 - 09:52 PM.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Based off of a combination of astrological myths, though the idea randomly appeared. ^_^

Universe

Gentle caress of the moonlight, harsh brand of the sunlight.

By the star's light, plight of the solar system ignites.

People of the sun, people of the moon.

War and strife, or peace and light?

Stand and fight, or leave from sight?

Stars and planets unite, but for what right?

To defend the universe, a common enemy born.

Rest not, or risk the fate of the torn.

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:01 PM.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

My first attempt at Haiku, XD. Based off of the Kistune myth, and the minor myths connected to it. Also inspired by Buson's single haiku:
"Was that a fox"
"or a prince in disguise"
"this hazy spring evening?"

I'm not sure if standard grammar for regular poetry applies to haiku, so I used Basho's and Buson's general grammar, XD.

Kitsune Moon - Haiku Quartet

Moonlight graces a
gently lapping sakura
blossom cast pond.

Lady of change,
loyalty and deception.
Myth surrounds thee.

Nine graceful tails,
eyes of amber light,
gleam this spring night.

Love, fox or princess?
Winding trails of fate,
mists of the moon.

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:01 PM.

[Fluttershy]

My first attempt at Haiku, XD. Based off of the Kistune myth, and the minor myths connected to it. Also inspired by Buson's single haiku:
"Was that a fox"
"or a prince in disguise"
"this hazy spring evening?"

I'm not sure if standard grammar for regular poetry applies to haiku, so I used Basho's and Buson's general grammar, XD.

Kitsune Moon - Haiku Quartet

Moonlight graces a
gently lapping sakura
blossom cast pond.

Lady of change,
loyalty and deception.
Myth surrounds thee.

Nine graceful tails,
eyes of amber light,
gleam this spring night.

Love, fox or princess?
Winding trails of fate,
mists of the moon.

Bolded parts are not in haiku.
Haikus are 5-7-5, not 5-7-4, or 4-7-4, or 4-5-4, or 5-5-4.
:|

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Bolded parts are not in haiku.
Haikus are 5-7-5, not 5-7-4, or 4-7-4, or 4-5-4, or 5-5-4.
:|

I obviously failed miserably then, XD. I thought I had the syllables at the correct amount of 5-7-5 per stanza, but apparently not.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Well, I asked the help of my online Oneesan since she's written more haiku than me, and I'm back with the second draft.

~Edited with help of Kazea Tetsujen~

Kitsune Moon (Draft II) - Haiku Quartet


Moonlight graces a
gently lapping sakura
blossom cast river.

Known myth surrounds thee,
O wandering shapeshifter
Only chasing light.

Nine beautiful tails,
Gentle eyes of amber light,
Gleaming this spring night.

Love, fox or princess?
Winding the long threads of fate,
Within veiling mists.

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:01 PM.

[Shulk]

I have never been a fan of Haiku's, but you did a really nice job. I always thought it didn't take much to make one, but after trying with a friend one day I realize it does take some skill. Good job.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

I have never been a fan of Haiku's, but you did a really nice job. I always thought it didn't take much to make one, but after trying with a friend one day I realize it does take some skill. Good job.

In all honesty, I wasn't much of a fan of them either until reading more of Buson's work, XD. But, thank you. I appreciate it. ^_^

I'll probably be posting more of my regular poetry soon, though.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Well ... I'm back with a poem I just wrote this morning, XD. While it is fanpoetry, the involved characters only make game appearances (as cards). It's something I just couldn't get out of my mind, so here is the final result.

Characters:
Moon Envoy
Maiden of the Moonlight
Lunar Queen Elziam

Envoy x Maiden

Yugioh: Envoy to the Moonlight Maiden

Warrior though I may be,
Crescent glaive brightly gleaming.
It is not whereaupon I see,
Naught but darkness lies seeming.

Pinpricks of gentle light,
Auburn tresses adorned by the night,
White aura, your only magical might,
Protectress granting evening sight.

So few glimpse your ivory wings,
Or see your continuing devotion.
Only our graceful Queen hears what you have to sing,
Gentle words turned into enrapturing motion.

Though we both guard a light of dusk,
Delivering what is considered just,
I admired what is not a must,
Watching your starfall dust.

Time and conflict come to pass,
We each surviving with little more than life.
Yet naught can surpass,
What blooms from strife.

No longer forced to be repressing,
Softly, slowly expressing,
Finally free of distressing,
Offering a silver band of Queen's blessing.

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:02 PM.

[Nathan_Xylar]

Wow, how descriptive! Your poetry really touches me, Moonlight! ^^ All of them! Keep it up!

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Wow, how descriptive! Your poetry really touches me, Moonlight! ^^ All of them! Keep it up!

*Super huggles*

Thank you, Nathan. I'm glad that you enjoy them. ^_^

And, in all honesty, I think that this is one of my better poems. Will do, though. ;)

[Nathan_Xylar]

*Super huggles*

Thank you, Nathan. I'm glad that you enjoy them. ^_^

And, in all honesty, I think that this is one of my better poems. Will do, though. ;)

*Hugs back* @.@

Each new poem you successively post has a more augmented quality than the last. X3 I'm sure you can reach that level of perfection in no time. ^_^

[Moonlight_Zelda]

I suppose I'll get my older poems out of the way now ... Well ... This one was my first, XD:

Missing You

As I watch the sakura blossoms fall,
I cannot help but think of it all.

The evening breeze is slight,
As if it knows my plight.

Staring at the moon,
I think of you.

Of one so true,
With eyes so blue,
Now I'm missing you.

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:02 PM.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Again, this is an older poem (my second):

How can I?

Standing in the rain I sigh,
And ask why?

Why am I afraid of my affection,
Do I fear rejection?

As the days go by,
My confidence remains nigh.

Your departure draws near,
Yet I'm bound by fear.

My heart says yes,
But I can only guess.

How can I speak,
For who do you seek?

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:03 PM.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

A bit more recent than the last two, but still from late 2008 (although I do like this one more :) ):

Soaring

Staring up at the sky,
I watch the doves fly.

A calming sight,
Framed by evening light.

One lands near,
Beckoning for me to banish fear.

A ray of hope appears,
For me to tell the one I hold dear.

Warmth washes over me,
Like a flaming sea.

The dove coos it's song,
Lifting into flight to where it belongs.

A white dove,
Soaring on the wings of love.

Edited by Moonlight_Zelda, 27 June 2010 - 12:03 PM.

[Nathan_Xylar]

I love the last two poems! ^w^ They remind me so much of a...um, similar situation of mine. XP

Keep it up! >w<

[Shulk]

Yeah I like these 2 the best so far. Especially soaring, that's my fav.

[Moonlight_Zelda]

I love the last two poems! ^w^ They remind me so much of a...um, similar situation of mine. XP

Keep it up! >w<

*Huggles*

I am a bit surprised, but I do appreciate that you enjoyed them. Although, I wish I could help you with that, XD.

Yeah I like these 2 the best so far. Especially soaring, that's my fav.

*Also huggles* Thank you, Rhyme. ^_^

[Nathan_Xylar]

*Huggles*

I am a bit surprised, but I do appreciate that you enjoyed them. Although, I wish I could help you with that, XD.

Surprised? O.o Why would you be surprised? You're amazingly talented! XD A great writer and poet!

[Moonlight_Zelda]

Surprised? O.o Why would you be surprised? You're amazingly talented! XD A great writer and poet!

*Blushes*

W-well, everyone has room for improvement.