the peaceful goblin

09/2011 (Fantasy Installment One)

The green brute stood on the side of the road
as a large group of elves passed him by
they paid no attention to him, not even
a momentarily sideways glance

He began to wonder why the gods had
chosen this monstrous fate for him
why couldn't he walk with elegance
or even go inside the villages

His kind was loathed by everyone
hated and feared by even the
lowest of criminals, saddened
he watched the faction stride on

Alone the goblin turned back
into the great woods where
he hid from the hunting parties
sent to kill what they didn't understand

There he would find solace
and peace amongst the ancient trees
with the woodland creatures that knew
no hate for this mutant

Besides this wasn't just any goblin
he wasn't hell bent on chaos
he lived in a humble hut deep within
the thicket and enjoyed the small things

Although created by wizards to wage
their long and destructive wars
and yes maybe he is an abnormality
but yet he breathes the same air

Author's Note

Written for the Competition-of-Skilled-Poets...This has also inspired to do a collection of fantasy poems as well...Besides horror it is my favorite genre..xx

Reviews

[GunMetal]

I can definitely see you expanding this further. Creating an entire story around his desire to be recognized for what he is, and the strides and pitfalls he would endure along the way. By itself though, it's a description of a character that is relatable to, even though I can safely assume most of us aren't actual goblins :P Nice write.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Sent to kill what they didn't understand, yet he breathed the same air. Pure excellence.

[Rene Velez]

cool scribe with deep meaning...good one Josh.

[light and ashes]

This is a reminder of humanity. It reminds me of how some people regard others, "but yet he breathes the same air," beautiful poem. I feel quite sorry for this goblin.

[Samantha ~virginpoet]

awesome fantasy poem I liked it good job and good luck with the contest

[Black]

nice imaginary,
a beautiful write

[Jeremy Baker]

Intense imagery and amazing writing!

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I am pitying a goblin !!! lovely to see from another point of view..

[Joshua]

Incredible poetry... I especially liked the last line.

[Thea]

"He began to wonder why the Gods had
chosen this monstrous fate for him
why couldn't he walk with elegance
or even go inside the villages"

A very deep and exceptional poem...You really are a skilled poet...
I really ♥ this piece... :)))

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

I think everyone can relate - so many people and even parents judge others by how they look and where they come from! It's awful - you judge something by their personality - not looks or background!
Great job!