Author Information
Village Green
As I was out a-wandering
upon the village green,
I spied a maid a-sauntering
along the winding stream.
She turned and cast a sidelong glance,
flashed a furtive smile.
I looked into her eyes -- a trance
ensnared me with feminine wile.
She led me down the shaded path
that wound into the brambles.
T'was then I felt her naked wrath.
My resolve soon turned to shambles.
My blood ran cold, my eyes went dim,
my heart was full of dread.
The future looked both dark and grim,
I feared I'd soon be dead.
I felt her hand upon my chest.
She pressed me to the ground.
She said, My love, it would be best
you utter not a sound.
She brushed my mouth with her red lips
as we lay on forest floor.
Her slender fingers grazed my hips
and then I knew no more.
The blackbird's song opened my eyes
and to my feet I rose.
What did I find, to my surprise,
a black and scarlet rose.
Beware of Nymphs (or not)
It is well known that the black and scarlet rose is the symbol for the Haunted Hollow Nymph. Legend has it that she only appears near Iambic pentameter, but that may be just myth. I have been researching the Haunted Hollow Warlock - his symbol is a golden Jack-in-the Pulpit, his skills are too sensual to relay here to such tender ears. :D Enjoyed the write ~slc~
.