in a land far, far away.
Tell a tale of magic
to keep despair at bay.
Whistle an adventuring tune
as you begin your trip.
Wander an ancient desert.
Try to give your shadow the slip.
Gather odds and ends of myth.
Plant the bits you love the best.
Weave the remainder into a quilt
to wrap around you as you rest.
King, from the animated series, Owl House
Song Choice: Owl House LoFi
Liner Notes For This Groove: This poem was written in honor of one of the regulars at the local writers' group I frequent, Tyler Simanski. He passed away some time late last Friday. Tyler was a fantasy writer too. Sometimes he and I would talk about our favorite cartoons, including Owl House. He will be missed by me and all the other members of the Bucks Country Writer's Room.
Sorry for the loss of your writer friend. What a lovely tribute poem you have written in his honour!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debra
DeleteWhat a wonderful tribute- your words flow effortlessly and magnetically- Jae
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the kind words, Jae
DeleteYour poem gives me a sense of him,. He must have been a delightful friend!
ReplyDeleteHe was a sweet kid. It was always fun to talk fantasy tropes with him.
DeleteWeave the remainder into a quilt
ReplyDeleteto wrap around you as you rest.
Love that.
Thank you J
DeleteSorry to hear about your writing friend and what a lovely ode you have written
ReplyDeleteI tried to capture some of the whimsy he exhibited in his work.
DeleteYou hit exactly the right note of compassion and spun magic in the face of an inconceivably horrid loss of a beautiful life cut far, far too short.
ReplyDeleteTwenty-six is way too young
Deletethis is lovely and so heart felt. Well done,
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alan
DeleteI'm sorry for your loss. But it is so wonderful to make so many friends that we only know from our writing world. I've found them to be supportive and loving.
ReplyDeleteI think he would have loved your poem written in his memory.
That anon was me. Sorry for not noticing before I hit reply. debi
DeleteIt's always good to make supportive writing friends. I hope the piece would have made him smile.
DeleteLyrical, beautiful and touching. Peace to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ollie
DeleteSorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely poem could be used as a prologue for a fantasy tale. Or a video game.
I drew from elements in his fantasy writings to create it, so I am delighted it feels that way. He also liked video games quite a bit too.
DeleteI am so sorry you lost a friend and fellow writer .... he would love this! I do.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen
DeleteYou honor your friend with this delightful poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteIt's rare for light verse to form a suitable tribute to a lighthearted friend. This does. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeletePris cilla King
I only borrowed motifs from his writing, but thank you.
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