Here There Be Monsters

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Tonight, I stand out on a frozen lake
and feel I dream, but cannot come awake
As I have been commissioned for this fight,
I stand out on a frozen lake, tonight

Upon my chest, the iron plate I wear 
rings out like chapel bells through frigid air
when hammered by the sword I draw to test
the iron plate I wear upon my chest

Beside me on the ice, a mighty horse, 
rears back in an impressive  show of force
I'd choose, if given only one device -
a mighty horse beside me on the ice

There's still no proof that there be monsters here
but we've been followed and the truth comes clear
as we are being swallowed, head to hoof,
that there be monsters here, there's STILL no proof!

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Tor Avatar
August 25, 2020 at 6:16 PM
Congratulations on your contest placement...
Mishra Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 3:26 PM
Such a powerful tale of courage and hope Lycia. Congratulations on your win! :)
Pinet Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Congratulations Lycia, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, well done my friend, Emile.
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