Tapioca - Knights Crusade

Tapioca  (Free Verse)

I’ll always be thoughtful and treat you well
Mi amor
If you want for food, it will always be there
Mi amor
I’d protect you from the gates of hell
Mi amor
Whatever you desire is yours
Mi amor
But you cannot have my tapioca
Feb. 6,  2003

The Knight’s Crusade  (Villanelle)

Dearest damsel, thou art my life
If thou want for food, it will always be there
I will offer comfit and other gourmet fare

Whatever jewels ye desire I present to you
Be it Australian opals or Colombian gold 
Dearest damsel, thou art are my life

The ravages of nature may threaten thee
But I’ll cool thee in the brutal heat
and warm thee in the bitter cold

I will slay where all the dragons dwell
I'll protect thee from the gates of hell
Dearest damsel, thou art my life

My strength and resolve to win thy love
I will defy the gods above
Until my labors bring fruition

all these enumerations that I have stated
I promise thee with all my heart
Dearest damsel, thou art my life
 
But thou cannot have my Tapioca

May 4, 2014

Makeover Contest Roy Jerden
Ralph Sergi  March 26, 2015
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Lindley Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 2:04 PM
Sorry that I am so late on the congrats, just recently found out the contest was finalized.. Big congrats on your win!!
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April 18, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Ralph, congratulations on your awesome win. Luv LINDA
Guzzi Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 11:54 AM
So nice to read your poetry this morning. The villanelle is very well done. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Sergi Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 6:29 PM
Great work , love the last line!!
Pinet Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 11:41 AM
A poetic transformation worthy of a second look. Emile.
Sergi Avatar
March 30, 2015 at 4:43 PM
Thank you, Emile It was meant to be humorous as I love tapioca.
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