Fields of Fiction

I frolic in the fields of fiction,
Since the real world isn't my ideal depiction.
Sweep me away to a far off land,
Let me embrace an elf maidens shimmering hand.

Have dragons fall before my sword,
Make armies bow before my horde.
Allow me to chase down my shadow to the end of the earth,
So I can know what I am truly worth.

May I gain my wizards staff,
Where I will conjure up whimsical spells so all can laugh.
Watch me run my finger down my axe,
Making those who oppose me know it is no time to relax.

Gandalf and I can puff some smoke,
In the midst of festive hobbit folk.
I want to soar on the wings of an eagle,
That way I wouldn't have to be guided by Smeagol.

Move me at the speed of light,
Embracing distant love will now be an easy plight.
Give me a boat to travel the mighty sea,
Don't have the captain be bound by a hefty fee.

Me and a dwarf can have a drink,
As I give the nearby pretty ladies a welcoming wink.
While I'm crossing a bridge I can meet a troll,
Eluding his trickery I will retain my soul.

All these things and more I wish could take place,
However it is realities limitations that I must face.
Thankfully I am blessed with an imaginative mind,
So the realm of fantasy isn't too hard to find.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 7:07 PM
I'm glad to see you score great with this poem in Ironic's contest, David. Always one I love of yours too. Congrats.
Canerdy Avatar
May 22, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Mark mentioned the Lord of the Rings trilogy--with which I am not familiar, BUT I know a great, imaginative, entertaining poem when I read one. Congrats on your win, David!! Janice
Martin Avatar
March 8, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Loved the lord of the rings trilogy (books and films) and the references in this poem. Congratulations on your win David! :-)
Dietrich Avatar
February 1, 2017 at 3:05 PM
Great conclusion on this one. Of the two poems, I like this one better because it has more imagery and that is what I love most in a well written poem. You pay great attention to form and adding in the imagery makes it even more imaginative. And the poem DEALS with imagination, which is a lovely topic for a poet!! Great job on your first post.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Great first write here on PS David, really enjoyed this, well penned!
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