Fantasy Land

On the dark side of town the Ogre lives
His only friend is the refection he sees
On pondering on his shade of green
He boomed out a hearty groan indeed 

Tired of being a lonely soul
He thought up imaginary elves and trolls
‘Too tiny for me to see’ he moaned
‘I might squish their tiny bones’

So who could be his ideal mate?
Maybe a banshee? Could this be fate?
Certainly not, he thought. The hour late
Her screams and shrills would make me quake

In the crooked mansion down the street
Lived a vampire with smart clean teeth
It was rumoured that he had turned a new leaf
He now drank fine wines not blooded meat

So the gigantic ogre rang the bell
A smartly dressed enchanted friend
Offered the ogre an ear to lend
They now share tales till eternities end  




By Emma Buckeridge
For contest : Fantasy Land
7th place win
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Williams Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 12:03 PM
i really love this poem, ogres and trolls and still a fun ending.
Anish Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Like stories about mythic characters. I have belonged to the american Tolkien society for many years. My late father(Whom I miss terribly) was a fine pianist. I play once in a while on an electric keyboard I own. Yours Matthew Anish
Horne Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Many congratulations on your win, Emma : )
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Congratulations Emma on your win in Debbie's contest "Fantasy Land". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations on the seventh place win in the contest, Emma
Mac Donald Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 5:22 AM
Good day, Emma. Enjoyed this shady tale with its fun ending!:) A very clever write, Emma. Wishing you and yours the best! (thank you for your gracious comment) Mikki
Dufresne Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 5:00 AM
Another fine imaginative tale to smile through. I enjoyed it Emma. Congratulations to you
Onclaud Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM
another great hit for you, emma... fine cheers for the happy win! :) huggs, nette
Johnson Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM
A fun story. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM
ahhh, what a sweet tale of an ogre and a vampire.Lovely!
Anish Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Great fairy tale poem! Hope you have a nice Halloween! Peace & blessings Matthew Anish
Squyres Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM
I like the use of the fairytale monsters in this. How cute !! Enjoyed the read !!
Mehta Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 5:55 AM
What a creative picture you painted with apt wording - a wonderful entry to the contest, Emma
Fraser Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Wonderful poem Emma, good uck in the contest....:)
Foulk Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Emma you have a very good creative piece of poetry here, good luck in the contest.
Hendricks Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 6:49 AM
Cute, Emma. This is good contest material. I wish you well in the contest. ^__^
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