I doubt if I will ever meet a man
Who stirs my soul with more than devilry.
Still I'm not sure I care (or even can).
I may have lost my hearts ability
To share in such sweet moonstruck revelry!
I think, perhaps, I'd rather die unwed,
For though my heart is shivering for fire,
I'd rather leave that part of me for dead
Than lay aside my greatest soul's desire.
I do not need man's love or strength or ire.
I need, however, to be steward to
The creatures God has placed upon this earth.
And by St. Francis, I will do it too!
I doubt if I were placed here to give birth,
But know I value every creatures worth!
I do not hide behind the armor plates
Of armadillo lizards nor the spikes
Of bearded dragons. I've just found their traits
Are sweeter and far easier to like.
Give me the asp with which my breast to strike!
Author notes
Option #5
Inspiration: http://allpoetry.com/poem/4656095
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A contest entry
- 20 OPTIONS CONTEST!!! (My way) by OrangeMarmalade.
600 points, ended October 11, 15 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Bandit Appreciation
Thank you for this entry to the reading list
your participation is appreciated!
The Poetic Bandits
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This is an amazing poem - I really like the light-hearted tone of the first stanza that you have crafted so well
this is a very nice tribute to the original poem and very deserving of the gold 
Keep writing
Polly
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Much deserved Gold
Many of your thoughts echo my own, so this really appealed to me. I have shared the company of humans and with the dear animals who share the earth. The pleasure I found was greatly on the side of the animals, who do not judge, hurt or ruin.
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Very strong. The Eurythmics played in my head the entire time. Sisters really can do it for themselves. *grins*
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Amazing write congrats on the Gold!!! Wonderful imagery and emotion throughout. I so enjoyed reading. Thanks for sharing. hugs Theresa
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Passionate!
Written with such fervor & intensity! Love the flow of this, the content, the rhyme! This is of the Gold! Animals are much easier to love sometimes & much less dangerous!
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You responded very well to the poem inspiration that fed this write. Your heartfelt convictions are heard and respected, it is unfair the pressure placed on single people to find a companion when that is not desired or even needed. The caring for animals is a great calling and I hope you find much fulfillment in it. Thanks for sharing.
Dennis
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Bandits United!
WOW! A beautiful poem! Such emotional honesty and great metaphor! This seems a bit sad to me, and a bit regretful, but fiercely romantic! You write very well and this poem shows your talent and poetic skills very well! Well done! Good work, friend and fellow Bandit!
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Outstanding
This is an entertaining poem with just the right mix of humor and serious reflection. Animals are certainly more easier to manage than men and I liked the whole concept of this poem. Congratulations on the gold trophy.
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Thank you, though there is no humor here.
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This well deserved the gold. I loved this poem, the rhyme and flow was brilliant.
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A wonderfully assertive tone your narrator has taken giving this poem a passion and pulse the pulls the reader in and coaxes cheering of support. I like the allusions you've made and the style of the piece as a whole. Nice work miss., Dannie
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My thoughts exactly, my dear! Could not have said it better, really. Who needs a man? I mean, it's so difficult to dream of a certain man, then get let down every bloody time. Everytime you think you've found the one, it's not true and you have to start looking again. I think the only difference for me would be minus the lizards and all (though I do like them rather) and replace them with my gardens and trees. But I feel the very same way as you. VERY well written, as only you can do! Much love.
S
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I enjoyed this poem a lot! =)
You used such strong words to back up your descriptions of things. I thought it was just plain beautiful! I especially like the line, "I do not hide behind the armored plates of armadillo lizards nor the spikes of bearded dragons."
overall, wonderful work! I loved it! =)
hugglez!
-adria
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So far, so good
Message me when you're finished, since technically the contest is closed for judging. -
I know it's not finished, but I'm leavin' my comment anyway.
Follow me on a cool spring night. Pass beyond the rustling shadows...dance with me 'round the Bealtaine fire, and we'll see about changing your mind.
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