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Huffle-Winks , a Knights Story

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Huffle-winks came from the forest of Jom The King sent five knights to track them all down For they had brought terror to the kingdom He offered his daughter and prince’s crown. Four of the bold knights by dragons were slain But one lone brave knight continued the quest Through woods, rivers and mountainous terrain Until quest completed he would not rest. The forest entrance surrounded by mire Here the huffle-winks would meet their demise That is where the brave knight built a large fire Their enemies helped him, the dragonflies. Huffle-winks are gone, they’ve not been seen since The knight wed the princess and was crowned prince. Written on 22 May 2018 For Dragons Huffle-winks, and Dragonflies contest Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Valsa George

Date: 4/7/2023 4:20:00 AM

Reads like a fairy tale.... dear Tom. Everything ended so well ! Happy for the brave knight who later became king.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/7/2023 5:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're keeping well and enjoy the coming weekend. Tom

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 6/13/2018 7:39:00 AM

Very awesome story, Tom! Loved it and the sonnet form worked well for you.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2018 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Rhoda, I enjoyed doing it, and do like the sonnet form, this site has opened my eyes for sure. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 5/27/2018 11:11:00 AM

Brilliant Tom, great sonnet and wonderful story, enjoyed a lot, good luck in contest. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/27/2018 1:47:00 PM

Thanks Roy, when I saw dragons mentioned knights in armour came to mind. Tom.

Constance La France

Date: 5/26/2018 1:25:00 PM

Tom, well done with the huffle winks, so creative, can't recall what my huffle winks were doing

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2018 2:09:00 PM

Thanks BW, haha they can be whatever you want, mine were a nasty species'. Tom.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/26/2018 7:55:00 AM

A wonderful story Tom, you know my love for the Medieval Times. Gripping from beginning to end....Maria hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2018 12:09:00 PM

Thank you Lady Maria, Glad you enjoyed it. Sir Tom.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 5/24/2018 8:16:00 AM

A wonderful medieval tale you have spun with the Huffle-winks, Dragons and Dragonflies To;0m; Good luck in the contest!~Che

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2018 8:18:00 AM

Thank you Cheryl, glad that you enjoyed it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/24/2018 5:20:00 AM

A fine story!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2018 5:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/23/2018 2:04:00 PM

such a lively piece ending on a glad note.. wonderful story-telling, tom..huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2018 2:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Nette, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Silent One

Date: 5/23/2018 9:48:00 AM

Great story telling in your sonnet, you do this form very well.. always great when people use rhymes that are different that the norm, your sonnet puts mine to shame!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2018 9:58:00 AM

Thank you very much SO, my second attempt at one, slowly branching out. Welcome back. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/23/2018 5:49:00 AM

What a delightful story, so well written and with a happy ending . Recently we had a similar story but it was not with a knight but with a young America who became a Duchess! Haha! Excellent my friend, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2018 7:38:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios, haha love your reply. Tom

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 5/22/2018 8:19:00 PM

A wonderful whimsical tale Tom; good luck in the contest!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/23/2018 1:44:00 AM

Thank you very much Cheryl, glad you enjoyed it Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/22/2018 3:28:00 PM

What a delightful, creative story told in verse, Tom! You had me grinning from ear-to-ear. You have the pen of a natural storyteller, my friend. Enjoyed very much and wish you success in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/22/2018 3:40:00 PM

Thank you very much Carolyn, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom.