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Banshee

The banshee wails within the gale and unease weaves its wary tale across fair Eire’s inland moor, a Lord will die by ancient lore. The banshee wails. Her hair is torn, her face so pale, her gown a tatter shrouded veil, bringing only dark and horror. The banshee wails. 'Tis but a warning, a mournful hale a piercing sigh, the end's exhale soulful sound, a mother’s clamor, cutting through the shields of armor though death, the sound, will not delay. The banshee wails.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 4/22/2013 3:37:00 PM
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Date: 4/13/2011 4:13:00 PM
congrats, debs for the super win... your flow is getting better...grrreaat stuff! :)huggs, nette
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Date: 4/13/2011 6:41:00 AM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Debbie
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Date: 4/13/2011 5:25:00 AM
Congratulations for your win Debbie in the contest "Legends" sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/13/2011 3:27:00 AM
Congratulations Debbie on your HM in this amazing contest.Love, Gautami
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Date: 4/12/2011 11:17:00 PM
How wonderful that you wrote yours in rondeau! That banshee's wail could indeed resound loud and clear-- enjoyed this one Debbie! congrats for being in the winners' circle..sent you soupmail btw :)
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:42:00 PM
love it Debbie, congrats on your HM in the contest
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:14:00 PM
Congrats Debbie on your HM ..another great write for us to enjoy with luv.. as u enjoy your honor..
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Date: 4/12/2011 7:08:00 PM
a great scary tale. congratulations Debbie. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:36:00 PM
Thanks Lainie it's not an easy form. I must say the higher up pieces were most excellent. The brevity of mine did not make it in comparison.
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:31:00 PM
It is a sound that resonates from the depths of the soul. as ancient as time itself. This a a RONDEAU MASTERPIECE! Deb. Congrats on your win. Lainie
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Date: 4/12/2011 1:34:00 PM
Congrats, Deb. Outstanding piece. Enjoyed. Nice going. xxxRalph
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Date: 4/12/2011 12:36:00 PM
Many congrats, Debbie : )
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Date: 4/12/2011 11:16:00 AM
'Tis is absolutely fine, Deb. Congratulations on your success in the contest. The competition was strong so you can be proud of your placement! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/28/2010 4:38:00 PM
Great sharing 3rd place with my TEACH and friend.. see I WAS paying attention.. enjoy your big win .. with luv "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..
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Date: 6/28/2010 10:16:00 AM
Congratulations Deborah on your win in Jared Pickett's contest "The Rondel". Love, Carol
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Date: 6/28/2010 8:09:00 AM
This wails like a song of old...a seaman's tale from tales of long ago!! Congrats on your winning poem in Jared's contest Well done, Deb!!! :)
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Date: 6/12/2010 9:37:00 PM
Don't understand the comment about the Rondel..did I mess up? on my entry? I changed it to "Lucky Lady"..last minute.. .. tell me TEACH so I have time to change it before Jared ends his contest... thankxxx ...pupil...
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Date: 6/12/2010 9:33:00 PM
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Date: 6/12/2010 8:26:00 PM
Deb, I really LIKE this one of yours. ONe of your best lyrical type poems I've seen here. Great visual and "sound" effect too! A FAV
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Date: 6/12/2010 8:02:00 PM
Your words create a perfect pen picture of Banshee's Wail.
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Date: 6/12/2010 12:52:00 PM
OOOOHHHHH this is grand Debbie.. LUV this wail from the banshee... good luck if for Jared's contest.. awesome TEACH... darkness melts the moors.. and whats happening on the rocks? oh bad again... my mind... pupil.. luv..
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Date: 6/12/2010 12:31:00 PM
A nice write, enjoyed the read tody.. hope you have a wonderful day...smiles:)
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