Battle of the Quills

 Deep in the forest, where gnarly trees grow
 There's a kingdom called Poetry, where verses never cease to flow
 Anyone could challenge for the throne who had poetic skill
 Then would begin the battle, the battle of the quills!

 The king was challenged for the throne by a poet named Will
 The king weaved his golden quill with great skill
 and beat him easily, for his metaphors were weak,
 The king then put him in the dungeon for a week!

 But it was said that the queen was a witch
 Who stole the thoughts of other poets making them her own
 She won every battle without a hitch
 It seemed she'd always be on the throne
 When upon her magic mirror she would call
 It always said she was the best poetess of all
 

 Throughout the kingdom it was told
 That a girl, Cindy, who was only sixteen years old
 Could weave her words with metaphors untold
 Her poems were stellar, glittering like gold
 When the queen heard of this, she asked her mirror again
 But the mirror told her she would lose her reign

 The lass said she would challenge for the throne
 But they warned of the queen's powers, which were well known
 The girl's mother gave her a brooch that would repel
 Any of the queen's intrusive spells

 So the lass challenged for the throne
 The queen laughed, thinking the girl's muse she could clone
 All the people gathered round, for it was indeed a thrill
 To watch poets weave verses in the battle of the quills

 The queen tried to steal her words, but to no avail
 Cindy won the battle, the queen's plan had failed
 People began cheering and dancing all around
 Cindy became queen, and proudly wore the crown!!
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Nicole Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Everyone deserves a moment on the throne, in that kingdom called ' poetry. ' There should never be a battle, to see who is better. A fascinating story you've created, Joseph. It does read like it belongs in a book of fairy-tales. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Lamoureux Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Now that was such fun. Well done.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Wish I had your kingdom. My Muse is dry.
Rose  Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 5:59 PM
lol you tell such a lovely entertaining tale Joseph, :)
Greenhough Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 11:40 AM
I love this. It's a story within a poem. A great fairy-tale for poets. Really a good read
May Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Thank you Hilda, glad you liked it
One Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Your poem is a delightful and imaginative exploration of the magical world of Poetry, where the power of words takes centre stage in the competition for the throne. The rhythmic flow and playful tone make it an enjoyable read
May Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Thank you Silent, glad you enjoyed it
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