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Dauntless

Quote: 'Put on the dauntless spirit of resolution' (King John, act 5, scene 1, lines 48–53) - William Shakespeare Mutterings of awful shame (a child’s bones) vie for supremacy; yet here you are, cowering incessantly. You hide in a game of thrones. Fie! Put on the dauntless spirit of resolution, Sir! Show courage in a worthy hopeless cause, my Blade Runner, my bread-and-butter. Show your true flag. Ah yes, truth will not cover in glory; that is the power of propaganda. Begone, John Lackland; they don’t like your story. Magna Carta. Charter of the law. Gotcha.

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/22/2024 1:54:00 AM

What a clever take on this word and theme dear jeanette! Youv delivered one that is unique and different to most iv read on this prompt! And it stands out for this reason and more. Creative use of words and flow of lines as well as some lines such as “ Show your true flag. Ah yes, truth will not cover in glory; that is the power of propaganda. Begone, John Lackland; they don’t like your story.“ stood out for me as that made me smile! Clever! Witty: lighthearted! Pleasure reading! Best wishes

Jeanette Swan
Date: 5/22/2024 3:02:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful comments. 'Dauntless' is such a Shakespearean word. Glad it make you smile. J :)

Martin Challender

Date: 5/20/2024 11:46:00 PM

Excellent well crafted poem. Love Blade Runner!

Jeanette Swan
Date: 5/21/2024 5:31:00 AM

Thanks Martin for your kind words. J :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/14/2024 4:45:00 PM

witty and charming. Appreciated the 'Blade Runner' and Magna Carta references...they added uniqueness and depth. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Jeanette Swan
Date: 5/15/2024 11:56:00 AM

Thanks for all your encouragements. Truly appreciate your kindness taking time to comment and highlight the parts you liked. Blade Runner is quite a haunting movie - the never forget kind, especially in the new AI age of internet. J :)