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.

[Kelly]

I love this (:

[Lily Mae]

"yet he breathes the same air"... perfect.. I enjoyed this...well because of coarse I have been there and visit often;) xx

[Audrey Howitt]

Loved this piece! Vere well written! Poor little goblin!

[Kenneth The Poet]

Stunning piece of work, Josh. Like Shrek minus the snark and sap. Very cool indeed.

[Shep]

Love the picture but best of all the poem. I love this..... They knew no hate. Sometimes I think we are too quick to judge people. After all there is more to a person then just a cover. It is what inside that counts. This was Awesome it made you think.

[Megan]

Aw this is so awesome! I love the fourth stanza :) cause its so true. People, and apparently other creatures, have the unfortunate tendency to judge and hate what they don't understand. It's because they're afraid and instead of taking the time to get to understand it they would rather cast it away and avoid it. Which is sad because if people kept open minds they would learn so much about the world around them and who/what they share this world with. Plus this is such a great write, it should be made into a children's book, fully illustrated, the whole nine yards. It would teach them a great moral lesson! haha. Thanks for posting this :)

[Ruth]

I think Sugar is right! Has an essence of that! This is so cool! I think it is fantastic and unique! A fav for sure hon! xx

[sugar]

it does remind me of the ugly duckling and i love that story so i loved this lmaooo! well penned

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

I like this... a nice story within the poem, reminds me of the ugly duckling. You wrote this well.

[Muse]

I feel sorry for this goblin.
He knows he's already damned:
and yes maybe he is an abnormality
yet he breathes the same air

Nice job Josh!