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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

Copyright © Jerry T Curtis | Year Posted 2014

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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. Login to Reply

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. Login to Reply

John Beam Date: 5/1/2014 9:45:00 AM congrats on win Jerry Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 4/25/2014 3:56:00 AM great story Jerry congrats on placing hugs Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply Jerry T Curtis Date: 4/3/2014 8:06:00 PM You said it !