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A Very Cliche Adventure

Once upon a time there was an evil in the land,
an evil with legions of ugly creatures to command.

This evil wanted something, and it had an evil plan,
but the thing the evil wanted belonged to our Hero Man.

Our Hero Man is brave and strong, but on this awful day
some evil things attack him, and he has to run away.

He meets the Wise Old Man With Beard, who gives him some advice,
and our Hero Man is thankful for this narrative device

So now our hero travels on, he's set to save the world,
but soon things get more interesting, he meets Attractive Girl.

At first she hates our Hero Man, he's arrogant and cruel
(but there's no need to worry kids, she'll soon realise he's cool).

Attractive Girl gets kidnapped, trapped, imprisoned or enslaved.
And now she begs for Hero Man to come, so she'll be saved.

Hero Man comes rushing in to kill the evil creatures,
and rescuing Attractive Girl, beholds her lovely features

And now we get our big screen-kiss, to please the women reading
(but, somehow I doubt this tacked-on romance is succeeding).

So now it's time for Hero Man to battle with the evil king,
once he's easily dispatched a load of other evil things.

And in battle with evil king, he knows there's nothing to be feared,
Hero Man remembers the advice of Wise Old Man With Beard

An epic battle rages, then, a Hero's destiny fulfilled -
when finally the dust is cleared, the evil monster has  been killed.

The hero makes a witty pun, Attractive Girl breaks down in laughter,
and then, of course, they get married, and live happily ever after.

Author notes

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  • whispernthedark Greeters member
    November 18, 2008

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    You did a magnificent job with this, that Hollywood formula is alive and well, and you put it to perfect rhyme. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.

    ♥
    whisper


  • Melissa Burns
    July 1, 2008

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    Thanks for entering my ever so humble little contest. Cliche Cliche Very nice! Thanks and good luck!


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    June 26, 2008

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    Thank you for your interesting entry in our contest. This was a very enjoyable read and made us both smile.
    Please join us in future contests...Sue and Jeff


  • 2lullabyhaven
    June 11, 2008
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    This has appeal hahaha congrats on your other wins, and thanks for sharing here, lol and good luck


  • Peachy
    June 6, 2008

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    This was pretty funny.
    It summed up cliche stories so well, and in rhyme too! I loved this and the way you worded things; very well done! Nothing seemed forced and it all fit together like a patchwork quilt.
    Excellent Job and Good Luck!


  • masky
    June 5, 2008

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    HILARIOUS!! I guess you might've seen you've been on the finalists' list for...well, a long time, but I SWEAR - I've read and re-read your poem TONS of time. It made me laugh every time!
    I don't really have anything to point out (which is a big plus), but I do have a favorite part of my that just made me...roll on floor laughing?
    "At first she hates our Hero Man, he's arrogant and cruel
    (but there's no need to worry kids, she'll soon realise he's cool)."
    Rhyme - perfect
    Rhythm - perfect
    Gave me the giggles - TOTALLY!
    I'll give you an A+!!
    Thank for entering, congratulations, and GOOD LUCK!


  • icyrose
    June 4, 2008

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    HAHA this was great! rhyming scheme was really spot on, and it felt natural and flowing. Loved how this is the formula for every fairy tale, and u explained it in a hilarious manner. Great job!


  • Justin
    May 25, 2008

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    Haha this is the kind of poetry that amuses me. Although the meter wasn't 100% perfect, the rhyming was brilliant. It was sometimes forced, but only because you did that on purpose... which made it super funny.

    My favorite was this:
    "And now we get our big screen-kiss, to please the women reading
    (but, somehow I doubt this tacked-on romance is succeeding)."

    I'm not a woman, but I thoroughly enjoyed that. Another great write!


  • warrior-eagle
    May 19, 2008
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    Lmao
    This was definitely great
    lol I loved it
    great work

    ..Simply Me♥


  • EternitysLastWish
    May 19, 2008

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    Wow!! Haha, my God I absolutely love it! The way you've taken a stereotypical story and emphasised on that stereotype so much that it's wickedly funny. This of course, is aided by the fact that the rhyme scheme is absolutely impeccable and flows fantastically.

    Witty, well-written and such good fun.
    Well done, you really deserve to win this one. All the best of luck!

    ELW x

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