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The Mighty Merlin - Sestina

 

Through the passage of space and time

Stands alone the mighty legend

Known by many names was this man called Merlin

Said to be born with mystical power

Seeker of secrets of past, present, and future

He always knew his true destiny.

 

Keeper of secrets and maker of Kings, his destiny

Stories still of King Arthur’s time

For the boy king now to secure his future

The sword in the stone is now a legend

Arthur pulled the sword and with it, it’s power

Guided in his quest by his teacher Merlin.

 

A wizard, sorcerer, and a prophet was Merlin

An advisor and a tutor was to be his destiny

Priest of nature and keeper of knowledge, his power

Visions had he, the secrets of time

Last of the druid is the Celtic shaman legend

From the long past his stories shaped his future.

 

Wisdom from his power did mark this magician’s future

Born in scandal was this child Merlin

Father a demon, Mother a nun, says the legend

Wisdom and power of good and bad his destiny

So go the tales passed through time

For which side Merlin did use his awesome power.

 

Language of the animals another great power

To help Arthur become the king of the future

Camelot was the kingdom of hope in it’s time

Leading the way for this young land was Merlin

Excalibur now beside them to fulfill their destiny

The trio now forever an unforgettable legend.

 

Lady of the Lake now resides with this legend

Secret of the sword was Arthur's power

Betrayal, defeat and death became Arthur’s destiny

Merlin the Prophet had the vision of the future

Forever gone now the Mighty Merlin

Lasting forever in the passage of time.

 

So gone from legend, to your future

This mighty power, of the Wizard Merlin

Share your destiny, throughout time.

 

 

 

 

Author notes

This is written in the Sestina form:

The sestina is a strict ordered form of poetry, dating back to twelfth century French troubadours. It
consists of six six-line (sestets) stanzas followed by a three-line envoy. Rather than use a rhyme
scheme, the six ending words of the first stanza are repeated as the ending words of the other five
stanzas in a set pattern. The envoy uses two of the ending words per line, again in a set pattern.

First stanza, ..1 ..2 ..3 ..4 ..5 ..6
Second stanza, ..6 ..1 ..5 .. 2 ..4 ..3
Third stanza, ..3 ..6 ..4 ..1 ..2 ..5
Fourth stanza, ..5 ..3 ..2 ..6 ..1 ..4
Fifth stanza, ..4 ..5 ..1 ..3 ..6 ..2
Sixth stanza, ..2 ..4 ..6 ..5 ..3 ..1

Concluding tercet:
middle of first line ..2, end of first line ..5
middle of second line ..4, end of second line..3
middle if third line ..6, end of third line ..1

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  • raggyann
    December 7, 2007
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    MERLIN IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES ALSO
    THIS IS GREAT


    • freespirit51
      December 7, 2007
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      raggyann

      Thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed this piece of magical wonder.


  • th3sl4y3r
    May 23, 2007

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    this is very well written tale of Merlin, very descriptive on him, his origin, what he stood for , his powers and history.... there are alot of stories that go with Merlin and the most common being Arthur and excalibur from the lady of the lake... the movie is one of my favourites.... this is written in excellent form, the flow and rhythm are very good and there is alot of great imagery in this also.. well written, well done!!
    thank you for entering my contest and good luck..
    peace and light always.

    • freespirit51
      May 29, 2007
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      Thanks for your great words of encouragement. I am so glad you found this piece to your liking. It was an interesting piece and form to write.


  • MidniteRae
    April 27, 2007
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    It kinda lost rhythm over time along with my attention span. It was an interesting topic to do with this strict of a form. so good job with that.it kinda sounded like you lost interst while writing it near the end. good job, thanks for entering and good luck in our contest.
    love always and forever, marissa rae and louis


  • XxGoldenxXDawnxX
    April 20, 2007

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    Wow, this was something else. I totally love this, I love how you've set it out, the form, the stanza's are great, its a perfect poem for Merlin. Well done!


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    April 17, 2007

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    Just superb

    I loved this wonderful Sestina about one of my favorite characters. Such a delight to read. Best of luck in this contest with this wonderful labor of love. I find this to be one of the most difficult forms I have ever tried. Well done. ~Pamela


  • Whispering Wind Moderators member
    April 9, 2007

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    Wonderful!!

    I just plain cant see you not winning this hands down...EXCELLET and so full of thought and images. you forgot nothing and showed us all...

  • Peace and Quiet
    April 7, 2007

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    Very good..sestina is a wonderful form and you 've done well with it...very smooth...good luck with this..

  • in-the-twilight
    April 7, 2007

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    Wow amazing! Absolutely great... I love it... wow... OMG... it's amazing! Not sure what to say! Rock on! xoxo Meg


  • jacieluves 20you
    April 7, 2007
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    wow

    hey now that is a great poem but it is very long


  • Spiritvision angel
    April 7, 2007

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    sis; an excellernt write you ha penned here. It is good to see your talent put bach up here again for us all to enjoy. The picture is awesome


  • oldmanriver1942
    April 7, 2007
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    very well done!!! good luck in the contest


  • Game Master
    April 7, 2007
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    Wow, you should get a gold metal for this one!!!


  • Kari gold member
    April 7, 2007

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    I Wish I could write incredible form like this!! I mean WOW! You've done awesome! The best of luck to you in the contest.
    Kari

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