Image: A Young Couple (here)
the 13 given words:
tactics energy alliance attack fire ardor tenderness
capture scheme treachery neglected art war
from a page secured of the tactics of old
innocent teenager out on his first fling
energy at its fullest who sought let it be told
an alliance with a sweet-young-thing
targeting an attack at the trio of beauties
three in his line of fire ensured good balance
the ardor of tenderness a measure of reality
to capture the heart of any one of them
in the scheme of things a treachery, a curse
to be avoided, faithfulness not to be neglected
the art of war one very much to deserve
an affirmation of those who had just started
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not so innocent if looking at 1 in 3 huh? Nice poem.
ReplyDeletefrom a page out of the tactics of old.....great descriptive words here. How those old tactics seemed so new and ones own idea all those years ago. Another good read here, Hank.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we need to follow the paths of old
ReplyDeleteGreat poem Hank making good use of given words.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Innocent indeed..trying to pick the right girl..wonder if she would have him though :)
ReplyDeleteTrying to decide may not end up so innocent in the end
ReplyDeleteSeems he will not be innocent long! Well penned, Hank.
ReplyDeleteSweet to see the innocent starting out.......with worries that his poor young heart will encounter some painful ups and downs.
ReplyDeleteInnocence is love war and in love... (but I think I prefer one lost in passion of love)
ReplyDeleteAh yes the starting is always exciting!!
ReplyDeleteAh, young love! Nothing like it.
ReplyDeleteA affirmation, indeed...
ReplyDeleteSomehow she doesn't seem as innocent as the boy. I hope he finds happiness and not heart break at the hands of this girl.
ReplyDeleteI guess a youngster isn't going to be terribly picky at his first attempt
ReplyDeleteRelics of a bygone era!
ReplyDelete"...trio of beauties"? - This could indeed be a war!
ReplyDeleteAs a teen the choice is so great but the skills so few especially in choosing the right words...but I still would like a second chance now I have studied the dictionary.
ReplyDeleteDon't know how you do it, Hank. Couldn't make those words line up for me. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI relate to this, Hank. One of our fellow GI's, very young, 18, fell in love with a Juarez prostitute. We took turns and in pairs went over the border with him for his safety. Spent a lot of time in those brothels waiting for him to come back to the post.
ReplyDeleteNot pretty at all. But for him it was.
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Nice write Hank I am always in awe at how well you use given words, with such skill
ReplyDeletemuch love...
You are such an artist of word lists. You always manage to create fabulous poetry out of them.
ReplyDeleteTeenage love. That intensity can be felt. Wonderful poem, Hank!
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