Francine Roberts Poet Pantoum

The Storyteller

I was mesmerized by the tales he told
of foreign lands and shores.
Tales of bravery and men so bold
going off to fight their wars.

Of foreign lands and shores,
his stories hold rapt attention.
Going off to fight their wars
immersed in intrigue and tension.

His stories hold rapt attention
to all who gather to hear.
Immersed in intrigue and tension,
stories of bravery and fear.

To all who gather to hear
from this storyteller so great,
stories of bravery and fear,
stories of love and hate.

From this storyteller so great,
tales of bravery and men so bold.
Stories of love and hate.
I was mesmerized by the tales he told.

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 27, 2011 at 4:32 PM Congrats Francine on a great win in Pantoum with this wonderful write luv...

Jack Horne July 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM There's nothing better than listening to a great story teller, is there? Many congrats on all your wins, Francine : )

David Williams July 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM hey francine congrats on ypour win, David

Emma Mantle July 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM A great write Francine. Congrats on your win. Best wishes Em :)

Carol Sunshine Brown July 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "Pantoum" contest Francine. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud July 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM a great story teller you are, francine..applause to you for the thrilling win! ..:) huggs!

Don Johnson July 15, 2011 at 6:27 PM Not by far, as pretty are, you are, my sweet Francine, out of reach, my silver star, too out of reach my queen:( love, Don

Honestly J.T. July 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM Great poem and well written. - James

David Williams July 11, 2011 at 5:23 AM hey Francine is this now your favourite form? your like a steam train now, ha ha, very good. David

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM Francine u did a wonderful job with this Pantoum.. good luck in the contest with this rousing tale of the Storyteller..very touching and nicely done my friend. ... your comment made me smile as I was doing @#*!@*all morning while writing mine.. what a challenge some of these forms present.. u did wonderful luv..

Carolyn Devonshire July 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM Francine, I love your pantoum about the storyteller. Storytelling seems to be a lost art, but those who still practice it always amaze me. Indeed, I would travel far to hear this man's stories. To me, the form looks perfect, dear. Best wishes if this is the one you choose to enter! Love, Carolyn

Ingibo Benson July 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM Wow! I'm truly amazed. The first and second stanza really appealed to me I wish you luck in the pantoum contest.

Debbie Guzzi July 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM Francie you did so great with the line layout and the story, but I'm worried for you, the form has no meter or end rhyme and Paula watches where those periods go like a hawk! Just check with her, mostly about your use of end rhyme BIG HUGS...just trying to help hon. Light & Love Francine Roberts July 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM see, I could not get an answer on rhyme, on her blog or on others pantoums, I was lost

Cory Long July 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM Some of the greatest stories come from others or story tellers nicely penned. cory