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Robin and Marian

North of Nottingham, there lies a wood Clothed with fern in Dartmouth green A barefoot Beauty, There she stood The likes of which, the worlds not seen A man observes, but undetected Concealed up in The Major Oak She drops her hood, quiet unexpected Gently slipping off her cloak This man, a thief, price on his head Cannot resist his captive heart In great danger, he gladly sheds The massive tree's concealing art You might conceive, this shocked the maiden Confronted by a rogue so bold But his eyes were so love laden She touched his hand, he touched her soul He leads her to his camp in secret On the ground lie jewels and gold But his eyes could never leave her The greatest prize he ever stole

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Robert Nehls

Date: 7/13/2014 3:29:00 PM

This is a great poem, Jerry. I've always loved that story and you have certainly done it justice with your words. Very nice meter and rhyme, my friend...... Robert.

Sharon Gulley

Date: 6/4/2014 8:17:00 PM

This is fantastic, I love this a lot. I enjoyed every word of it like a great story you just can't put down. Thank you so much for this read.

John Beam

Date: 5/1/2014 9:45:00 AM

congrats on win Jerry

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 4/25/2014 3:56:00 AM

great story Jerry congrats on placing hugs

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/25/2014 7:31:00 PM

Thanks and hugs back

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/25/2014 2:08:00 AM

Congratulations Jerry great write and deserving of your love for it xx

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/25/2014 7:25:00 PM

Thank you Mandy

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/24/2014 10:44:00 PM

Well done Jerry... XOX~ Linda

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/25/2014 7:25:00 PM

Thank you Linda

Seren Roberts

Date: 4/24/2014 5:56:00 PM

Well done Jerry, great read, hope you had as much fun writing yours as I did.....Seren

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/24/2014 9:26:00 PM

It was far more than fun, I fell in love with this poem, thank you for your appreciation of it.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 4/24/2014 2:26:00 PM

Congratulations Jerry on your win in the Robin Hood contest... Verlena

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/24/2014 9:24:00 PM

Thank you Verlena

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 4/24/2014 1:54:00 PM

Congratulations! Excellent meter and word choice decided this one, even though I was looking for more adventure. The talent really makes this one stand out!

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/24/2014 9:23:00 PM

Thank you Isaiah, i knew you were looking for adventure and had no expectations of winning your contest, but it was the picture you posted that inspired me to write as I did, If not for the picture there would be no poem. Thanks again for the glory. JTC

Deborah Shiells

Date: 4/23/2014 7:07:00 AM

Hello Jerry, Every once in a while one comes across a poem that is above exceptional. This is one of those time's. Thank you for sharing this great write. Peace, Deborah

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/24/2014 9:31:00 PM

Thank you Deborah, I believe yours is the highest praise I have ever receive for anything I have ever done.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 4/20/2014 9:17:00 PM

Thank you Dave, I wasn't sure anyone liked this type of thing, but, like most stories I write, there is more.

Dave Timperley
Date: 4/20/2014 9:30:00 PM

Love poems, sonnets all good stuff. Look forward to some on Sherwood and the Lincoln Green Hero. Did you know that one of the legends has him dying by poison at the hands of his cousin The Prioress of Armitage Priory on the edge of Huddersfield? Makes you wonder about his being buried where his arrow lands, about 150 miles away is my guess, not bad for a dying man!!

Dave Timperley

Date: 4/20/2014 9:03:00 PM

As Neil says, not seen a new Robin of Sherwood, or Robin & The Maid for a long time. Looking forward to seeing this Epic unfold if indeed your thoughts go along that line. You have enough characters to work with. Good write. God Bless. D.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/20/2014 9:21:00 PM

Thank you Dave, I wasn't sure anyone liked this type of thing, but, like most stories I write, there is more."

Neil Mcleod

Date: 4/20/2014 6:57:00 PM

Now there is a great start. I have not seen a good new Robin poem for ... well ages. Let's not stop there there is much to tell I see a new retelling of the tale in Dartmouth Green. Well done! Neil Stewart McLeod

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/20/2014 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Stewart, perhaps there is more to tell.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/17/2014 2:53:00 PM

You did a very nice job indeed. Awesome :)

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/17/2014 3:10:00 PM

Thank you Debbie, I really thought this one was headed for the circular file.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/3/2014 8:02:00 PM

Lucky guy!

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 4/3/2014 8:06:00 PM

You said it !