As You Wish and other poems

move? you're alive. if you want, I could fly.

Hello, My name is Inigo Montoya, You Killed My Father, Prepare to Die

Your curls bring me solace
when surrounded by a moat
some would use for sightseeing,
but which I fear to cross and feel some great glory when I have.

Your eyes,                                
even when hidden behind black shields,
bring me warmth
in a castle that refuses to crumble.

Although I know this stone will still stand here when I am gone,
I know it won�t be talked about
as much as the nonfiction legends
we created during hot-chocolate-covered walks
along the snowy paths and the crunching orange leaves.

Don�t think about the last time you�ll see me,
think about the first time you�ll see me tomorrow.


Men of Action

As lucid as a cold teardrop
Lost in a pond
I see that only half the tears are mine
I can only see your face through a pane of glass
I wish I could have looked you in the eyes
And say what I wanted to say

Your voice is a strawberry raindrop
A dance that I cannot follow
I hold it in my cupped hands
Scratch the glass

I remember your hands cupped over my eyes
You laughing

As dated as the tears that follow
when I think about how long ago it was
My eyes speak it
Close and forget
only to keep it in another day

Sorry to say
I can�t fully bring it back
Thought that maybe the whole thing was just made up

But when I thought about it
I remembered.
Your face
through a thin layer of glass
melting into mist,
my sea after the storm.

Miracle Pill
                                        
Be sure to slide your heart
under my door
in early morning

In the eve
by the fire
I�ll give your secrets a home.


ROUS

There are times when I cannot gather enough dirt in my hands
to produce a story worth pitying.
Temptations, bothersome thoughts
they only form solid daggers that will jam the portcullis.
Luckily, I�ve you to catch me
when the poison becomes too strong to stand.
It was more than I could have asked for
when we started,
and here we are again.
Back to the beginning.

As You Wish

Told you I�d see you
at the bottom of the hill
but it seems those promises
have faded over time.

Which of us forgot about them first?

The little things in my mind always
told me to leave
but seeing you in that red dress,
skin like wintery cream
after all these years
revives me.
Hold me close, if only to hear my promise.
I won�t get eaten by the sharks this time.

Reviews

[CABAN]

This was a really good poem.The most i liked about the poem it was Tragic and very emotional.

[Hedra Helix]

rous and as you wish please? ive gathered them, let me know if no. beautyous and dancing on the line of transparency

[Krista Laraine]

Speechless. Saw the movie when I was 7, will never forget saying "As you wish" all the way home. This is SUCH an original collection and so beautiful. I'm adding this so i can re-read. Wow.

[Shannon Drake]

The Princess Bride is a classic.

[Philip Hartshorn]

yeah bro, princess bride and awesome poetry? automatic 5 stars! this pwns!

[Jess Myers]

Five stars just for referencing my favorite movie! Oh, and it was very solid writing, too. Well done.

[Kevin]

It is my wish that others will take away from these words more than just their meaning. It is always obvious when I stumble across an academic. You are now a member of my top 3 poets and while that and a subway token will get you a train ride, it means the world to me. If nothing else, it was worth coming here to read your work. Thank you!

[Nikki]

ok, i had to fav this..there were so many levels, it was an emotional ride, and im not sure i uncovered all of the little nuances hiding here, so i MUST revisit again and again...

the imagery here, and the beautiful turns of phrase...just magical...thanks for sharing...

[Justin]

a great read, per usual. i enjoyed it. i think i enjoyed the poems even more because of their "Princess Bride" connections. i don't think these poems are about the characters in the movie, but it is interesting to read the poems and think of how it can/does relate to the movie... like Hello, My name is Inigo Montoya, You Killed My Father, Prepare to Die and Mirracle Pill.

good work, bro.

"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my
father, prepare to die."
"Stop saying that!"

[Leah Simone]

You did a fantastic job with all the poems, but I have to confess I also found "Miracle Pill" to be exquisite. Wonderful work you have shared with us...thank you. -Leah