Perchance a Dream

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Fri, 25 Aug 2023
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Was it a nightmare
or was it a dream?
I am fairly sure
I heard a scream.
 
I saw a man running
within the harem
while someone shouted:
“Quick, catch him!.”

To me it seemed
that it was proper
to try to arrest
a male interloper.

Everyone thought
he was tempting Fate
because he was hoping
to go on a date

with the Sultan's
favourite odalisque.
But was it worth
to take such a risk?

If he failed to escape
it would be bleak
he'd join the eunuchs
and no longer be unique.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2023

 

 

Certificate 15
Poem
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Comments

Submitted by Turlough on

And what were you doing in the harem yourself Luigi?

Tell me in a private message if it's any less embarrassing.

Another great poem. Yours always bring a smile to my face.

Turlough

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Nothing to be embarrassed about, Turlough; I was standing in for the Sultan who was a bit fatigued.  I am always happy to lend a helping hand to a friend. laugh

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

also laughing at Turlough's comment ...

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A cheeky chappie but I like his asides. My thanks to him and to you for appreciating this effort of mine.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by marandina on

"...he'd join the eunechs

and no longer be unique."

 

Ouch. 

 

Deftly done, Luigi. Your ability to entertain shines like a beacon through your poetry. Paul :) 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

"Laugh and the world laughs with you" is my philosophy, Paul. Many thanks for following my work.

Cheers, Luigi

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's the way you tell em. wink I can just imagine you surrounded by a harem of beautiful veiled ladies Luigi.

Jenny. xx

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It has its attractions, Jenny. (The Sultan permitting) laugh

Luigi xx