The Need to Heed

Posted on July 28, 2011 | 60 Comments

Wind mills and a rainbow on the hills that I stroll
Ahead on the path I see a little troll
When I finally reach him he reads from a scroll
The King said it’s his right to demand a large toll

The scroll says the King owes him for some magical spell
And had him released him from the dungeon’s cell
You see my magic is strong so heed mademoiselle
Or I’ll put you in a deep hole and you’ll think it is hell

I pulled out my wand and did to what he threatened
The troll looked up and appeared to be frightened
As he stood there the hole had just deepened
Maybe you should have asked with whom that you bargained

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60 responses to “The Need to Heed”

TheMsLvh | July 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM | Reply

Very fun and charming!

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM | Reply
  
  I didn’t know where it was going to go and after the second line it had a mind of it’s own. Thanks for the comment.
  
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Jacqui Binford-Bell | July 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM | Reply

Nice twist. Caught me by surprise.

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 2:40 PM | Reply
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed the poem.
  
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thingy | July 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM | Reply

Sometimes, the best writes are when you just write freely and go along for the ride.

Very creative and fun. : )

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 4:58 PM | Reply
  
  I found that to be so today. Thanks!
  
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Heaven | July 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM | Reply

fun rhyming post…

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 4:58 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks, I appreciate the comment and the visit.
  
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Poetry & Icecream | July 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM | Reply

Magical and mesmerising. I enjoyed the read all the way through and I loved the ending 🙂

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 5:47 PM | Reply
  
  Gratitude accepted and given. Thanks for the visit and the comment.
  
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charlesmashburn | July 28, 2011 at 6:04 PM | Reply

That’ll teach him! Nice one, Michael!

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Charles.
  
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hannah | July 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM | Reply

this post instantly transported me to another world, much like the one i used to dream of as a child. 🙂

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 7:02 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Hannah for your visit and comment.
  
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Jingle | July 28, 2011 at 6:40 PM | Reply

you make us wonder the rest,
a fantastic entry, thanks for sharing.

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 6:53 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Jingle.
  
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scatteredpeicesofme | July 28, 2011 at 8:53 PM | Reply

Good stuff man. I really liked how you turned it around. Kudos!

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- booguloo | July 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM | Reply
  
  Gratitude accepted and given. Thanks for the visit and the comment.
  
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jsendslove | July 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM | Reply

Haha very playful

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM | Reply
  
  Thank you for the visit and the comment.
  
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Chimnese | July 29, 2011 at 1:59 AM | Reply

i ike the giddiness and child play in this poem, that is what igot out of the read..

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 7:47 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks Chimnese.
  
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mbwilliams | July 29, 2011 at 3:22 AM | Reply

A wonderful, whimsical little fairy tale!

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 7:47 AM | Reply
  
  Sometimes you gotta have some fun!
  
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dsnake1 | July 29, 2011 at 4:53 AM | Reply

this is great fun! enjoyed the read. 🙂

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 7:43 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks for the the visit and the comment!
  
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Ina | July 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM | Reply

🙂 it was a happy ending!

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 7:54 AM | Reply
  
  For the witch and the King. smiles…
  
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Cindy Eksuzian | July 29, 2011 at 1:14 PM | Reply

Your magical subject matter bodes well for a story and your poetic creativity clinches it!

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Cindy. Gratitude accepted and given.
  
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Ravenblack | July 29, 2011 at 3:43 PM | Reply

Interesting tale. Trolls with authority, that is quite awful. But seems like it’s been put in its place, worse place than the dungeon the poem seems to imply. 🙂

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM | Reply
  
  At least in the dungeon he may have gotten water and some table scraps.. smiles…
  
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Bodhirose | July 29, 2011 at 5:05 PM | Reply

Yes, better check out who you’re messing with!

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 7:38 PM | Reply
  
  Especially around windmills and a rainbow.. smiles..
  
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  - Bodhirose | July 29, 2011 at 8:35 PM |
    
    Especially!
    
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becca givens | July 29, 2011 at 8:25 PM | Reply

A whimsical delight ~~ well done!!

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- booguloo | July 29, 2011 at 8:32 PM | Reply
  
  Thanks Becca!
  
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mindlovemisery | July 30, 2011 at 4:26 AM | Reply

Ooooh intriguing tale, I was spellbound

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- booguloo | July 30, 2011 at 5:23 AM | Reply
  
  When I snap my fingers you’ll awake and feel the need to read Michael’s Lair everyday.. “snap” smiles…
  
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Aaron Smigielski | July 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM | Reply

This is such a great poem! I really didn’t expect it to end that way, but I’m glad the troll got what he deserved haha:)

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- booguloo | July 30, 2011 at 9:34 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks for the visit and the comment. We all get what we deserve eventually. LOL
  
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magher1 | July 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM | Reply

Fun to read! Very imaginative and a great ending 😉 Keep it up!

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- booguloo | July 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
  
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TheMsLvh | July 30, 2011 at 5:40 PM | Reply

Loved the light heart feeling to this Michael! Fun write!

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- booguloo | July 31, 2011 at 5:57 AM | Reply
  
  Glad you enjoyed.
  
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Promising Poets' Poetry Cafe | July 31, 2011 at 7:31 AM | Reply

way to go, thanks for the acceptance and nomination.

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- booguloo | July 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM | Reply
  
  Thank you as well.
  
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bendedspoon | August 1, 2011 at 6:12 AM | Reply

I am in suspense the moment I read troll for I am sure you will surprise me with a smile, as you often do. And you did! Woot! Thank you for the wonderful magical spell you blessed me with — magic back to you! 🙂

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- booguloo | August 1, 2011 at 6:26 AM | Reply
  
  Always a pleasure. I’m happy you enjoyed it.
  
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Catie Eliza | August 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM | Reply

This was such a fun and unique poem! Pleasure to read, I’ll be sure to stop by again! :] xx

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- booguloo | August 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM | Reply
  
  Gratitude accepted and given. Thanks for the visit and the comment. smiles…
  
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Daydreamertoo | August 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM | Reply

LOL Very neat payback! Lovely tale. 🙂

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- booguloo | August 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks! Trolls aren’t very smart.
  
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poetryroad | August 2, 2011 at 5:33 AM | Reply

Good write!

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- booguloo | August 2, 2011 at 5:43 AM | Reply
  
  Thanks for the visit and the comment.
  
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Dishilicious | August 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM | Reply

really enjoyed reading this. full of magic. 🙂

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- booguloo | August 2, 2011 at 10:04 PM | Reply
  
  Magic and reality together make good stories.
  
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Helena (Hey! Lena) | August 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM | Reply

I enjoyed the fairy-tale like flow as you read, to this one! That’ll teach him!!

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- booguloo | August 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM | Reply
  
  And hopefully others that mess with here. Thanks for the visit and the comment.
  
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booguloo | July 21, 2013 at 9:47 AM | Reply

Reblogged this on Michael's Lair.

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