Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Wonder Woman
Xena
Barbara Eden
Lucille Ball
Carol Burnett
Pippi Longstocking
Trixie Belden
Nancy Drew
Cher
THE CROWN JEWELS
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Queen Xena, a squirrel, was a female hoarder beyond measure,
for her crown jewels she surely did treasure.
she hid them in the kingdom’s storage locker
along with the fact that she was a punk rocker
The keys and her reputation were safe, safeguarded by her personal dresser.
Then it came to pass, surely you’ll gasp!
Xena’s jewels were lost, away from her claw-like grasp.
“Oh what’s become of my jewels, I’m coming undone.
I’ll find the perpetrator and shoot him with my pea gun.”
“Who’s the perp?” You just had to ask.
Eyewitnesses said, “The thief wore a black mask, was ‘big clawed.
We seen him scampering about the forest and the royal quad.”
At police headquarters, they wrote their statements
Xena filed an insurance claim, believing in suspect’s escapement.
Later texted her friend, the masked racoon. “No one suspects us of insurance fraud.”
Xanthous x-ray xerox Xanadu xylems
Xenial Xanthene Xanthelasma xeroxes Xena
Angelic beneath captivating dark eyes,
Flaming gallantly, holding intriguing jubilation,
Knowing love means nascent omnipotence,
Peering quietly, reverently, shyly,
Teasing unlimited virtues,
Welcoming xena* ~
Youth’s zing.
*Xena - a tough, physical, confident woman. (noun)
10.29.2021
He starred in an episode of "18 Wheels Of Justice".
He died ten years ago today and his name was Chris.
He starred in a movie that is titled "Stunts Unlimited".
His fans were sad when they learned that he was dead.
When we lost him at the age of fifty-seven, we lost him too soon.
He starred in "The Dukes Of Hazzard" and "The Dukes" cartoon.
He was temporarily hired when the producers had to replace Luke.
I think that he did an admirable job when he starred as Vance Duke.
He starred in "Official Denial", "Raven" and "East Meets West".
He also starred in two episodes of "Xena: Warrior Princess".
He starred in "Liar Liar" and it's sad to know that he's gone for good.
He and Coy fought the system like a two modern day Robin Hood.
[Dedicated to Christopher Mayer (1954-2011) who died ten years ago today on July 23, 2011]
Xena Warrior Princess, she took no prisoners and no guff.
She had a sword, a lance, a hatchet and other stuff.
She did not need a man to tell her how high to jump
Or what to do; she was a beauty too, never a frump.
Xena Warrior Princess, she slashed her way into battle.
She hurt no animals - no goats, dogs, cats or cattle.
She fought like a tiger, had the heart of a lion, a bear.
With her friend Gabrielle, they showed the people they cared.
Our old dog, Xena, and I were up early, the legacy of age, I guess. As we started our walk, the air was crisp and still, the sky just beginning to show its blue with a faint orange tinge along the eastern horizon and Venus bright, untwinkling, above. No airplanes, an unexpected benefit of the pandemic.
As we crossed the bridge, the dark waters of the creek contrasted with the white snow covered fields. I headed up the hill to take in the view but Xena waited below investigating new smells. Two worlds one visual the other olfactory. The realization that all this happens every morning only intensifies the wonder.
winter sun rises
bearing false promise of warmth
my coat keeps me
Enthusiasm, the planet occupied.
As Sapiens lives in rage
Strives to come after
But all in sleeveless
Hence, in the land of the living,
Arouse a living Queen,
Waved by nature,
Tormented by hindrances,
And tempted by viles.
She stays through the storm,
Fight for her triumph,
And not easily bothered,
By countless thought of others.
Hmm! What a courageous Xena.
A pretty creature,
Creature, loved by the creator,
Endowed with courage,
Bestowed with beauty,
And blessed philosophically.
Every problem has it's own time and expiry date,
For, fear kills faster than the problem itself.
Putting *****Sapiens at Tjunction.
But, she never does. Moremi of our century.
You are a blessing in disguise,
And motivation to others.
Engrossing lady of the 21st century.
Let your courage shine through,
As your eyes speaks of your true beauty.
Although, being cautious during explorations,
forests generally host intrinsic jeopardy.
Killer leopards mutilate not only people, quickly.
Readily, saving them until voracity wants: Xena; Yaks; Zebras.
12/27/2016
I ride the wind on passion’s mighty steed
A Warrior Princess filled with hungry eyes
I take what pleases and I fill my need
My mane is raven black; see how it flies
I know desire’s lusty craving flame
And beauty is the weapon of my choice
I take as captive him with mystic name
A sultry siren with seductress voice
My captive I lay down beneath the tree
I ravish him all night and get my thrill
He’s bound and helpless though he’s been set free
He longs to do my bidding and my will
I smile up at the stars and sigh with glee,
For Warrior Princess name befitting me
Eileen Manassian
Those of you who have been here for a while will remember the Warrior Princess title! It started when one of my students told me that I remind him of Xena, the Warrior Princess. I wrote a poem in that Persona and then another poet, Richard Lamoureux, wrote a poem honoring me. Here are the links for both poems for those of you interested in going back in time. Well...She rides again! I'm feeling invincible!
My Poem: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=487921
Richard's Poem: http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=495978
You said you wouldn't do it
You'd NEVER break my heart
You said that you would keep it
And not let it fall apart
You said that you would cherish
Hold dear each word I say
You said that you would love me
All through the night and day
You said that I’m a beauty
I'm sure you said..."Divine!"
You said that I’m alluring
In all ways quite sublime
You said I'm super sexy
With power to turn "on"
You said you love my tresses
You said your heart I’d won
You said...you said...you said
I heard...and...I believed
And yet I’m left to wonder
Why now all alone…I bleed
Eileen Manassian Ghali
This is a rant...You can see it in a broad sense as a rant against men who with words of honey, make women fall for them and then leave.... Oh...Chapter two...REVENGE of the jilted woman! HA HA! "For heaven knoweth not the wrath of a woman scorned!" Xena mode coming ON! Join me, women, will you? ;)
I remember the Busch can tower in the corner of the room;
We made the trash in our lives a game.
I remember the wasp nest strangling the ceiling,
the rusting walls of the trailer house, the light
that wouldn't shine through.
Lightning struck the heart of a broken home,
as hill country winds threatened to take
me away.
I remember the anger in your eyes,
as you ran my horse down,
to teach it a lesson.
"She's gotta be broke son."
I remember how you sauntered,
cradling your ribs after being kicked off
that bull.
Drunk,
Nowhere.
I wish I remembered more,
I wish I could remember the sound
of your voice,
or the things you would say.
But all I can hear,
is the faint buzz
of a wasp nest;
Xena Warrior Princess,
just out of tune,
Crackling.
Echoes of thunder claps,
the tower falling.
-James Kelley 2014, All Rights Reserved.
only fifteen years old and i'm dying from the inside.
Not knowing what to do, or where to continue.
feeling deprived from my own life,
feeling the worries tingling in my body.
haven't slept for days, haven't had a good meal,
haven't had any giggles since last month.
I'm too weak, bit by bit my strength
dies out...
Bit by bit i see myself in a casket.
mother and father wouldn't even take
a second to ask me how I'm doing,
Instead they'll just ignore and walk away.
I have no one, NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just myself xena.
I have no reflection, no hope, no future
just a horrible thing called lonliness.
Cinema Memory Lane # 2
An Affair To Remember with the sexiest
Bombshells Of The Silver Screen in the
Casino Royale, this was a
Day Of Heaven just like the time
East Of Eden in the beautiful
Fields Of Dreams with the
Gold Diggers Of Paris playing in the
House Of Games and
It All Happened One Night, also there was
Jezebel who fell in love with the
King Of The Gypsies one of the
Last Action Hero who started the
Mutiny On The Bounty but had
No Way Out, he surrendered
On The Waterfront now he is
Pumping Iron with
Quigley Down Under, like a
Raging Bull they are planning
Something Wild, now it will be
To Be Or Not To Be an
Unforgiving
Victory, free again, now their
Wings Of Desire is to ride with
Xena The Warrior Princess in her new
Yellow Rolls Royce to meet a
Ziegfeld Girl in New York
Erich J.Goller
Copyright © 4.7.2009
Movie Classics
(Abecedarian)
Around The World In Eighty Days at the
Bordertown the
Captains of the clouds had
Dinner At Eight at
East of Eden with the
Fabulous Baker Boys and the
Ghostbusters at the
House Of Games, there
In The Heat Of The Night they decided to
Journey To The Center Of The Earth to the
King Solomon's Mines close by the
Lilies Of The Field they saw
Monty Python And The Holy Grail in the
Night Of The Living Dead it was
One Crazy Summer like on the
Planet Of The Apes where a
Quest Of Fire did
Raise The Red Lantern on
Sunset Boulevard there a
Taxi Driver
Under Siege was aiming for a
Victory to end the
War Of the Worlds with the help of
Xena in the
Yellow Submarine and with
Zorba The Greek
Erich J.Goller
Copyright 1.10.2011
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