249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


    • Ballad: The Reverend Micah Sowls Cover
      by LovelyMay The Reverend Micah Sowls begins his story as a thunderous voice from the pulpit, railing against the theatre with a fire that nearly scorches the air. His condemnation is not just moral, but theatrical in itself, delivered with such dramatic flair that even the most indifferent listener might mistake it for divine revelation. Behind this righteous fury, however, lies a quieter ambition—Sowls speaks not only to warn souls, but to impress a bishop seated among his parishioners. His sermon, borrowed from a…
    • Ballad: The Phantom Curate. A Fable Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Phantom Curate. A Fable" begins not with mystery, but with quiet contradiction. A bishop, known more for his rigid enforcement of discipline than warmth, enforces a near-monastic lifestyle upon his clergy. He believes joy must be curbed, lest it appear improper, and that even harmless diversions could be perceived as lapses in holiness. Under this code, his priests are expected to forgo theater, dancing, music, and the like—not because they are wicked, but because they are worldly. The bishop,…
    • Ballad: The Periwinkle Girl Cover
      by LovelyMay The Periwinkle Girl charms readers with a blend of humor, irony, and quiet criticism aimed at shallow judgments and social snobbery. The narrator begins by admitting a youthful dismissal of winkles—not for their taste, but because they lacked glamour or entertainment value. Winkles were plain, unfashionable, and didn’t belong in the world of flirtation or cigars, so they were ignored. That notion shifts the moment Mary enters the scene. Selling winkles with grace and beauty, she transforms the ordinary…
    • Ballad: The Perils Of Invisibility Cover
      by LovelyMay The Perils Of Invisibility serves as both an amusing tale and a subtle reflection on the misguided desire to escape life’s difficulties without addressing their root causes. Old Peter, a man weighed down by both his size and his wife's fiery temper, believes that becoming unseen will free him from domestic tyranny. When the magical offer is presented, he leaps at invisibility, hoping it will grant peace without consequence. But this choice, meant to solve his problems, only reshapes them into more absurd…
    • Ballad: The Mystic Selvagee Cover
      by LovelyMay The Mystic Selvagee tells the story of Sir Blennerhassett Portico, whose reverence for the past shapes every aspect of his identity as a naval officer. From a young age, he idolized Lord Rodney, believing no seaman before or since had equaled the Admiral’s valor and brilliance. Determined to honor Rodney not only in memory but in method, Sir Portico patterned his life to match Rodney’s, down to the tilt of his hat and the phrasing of commands. His obsession was not mocked but rather admired, as it came…
    • Ballad: The Modest Couple Cover
      by LovelyMay The Modest Couple introduces Peter and Sarah, two individuals whose shyness is so exaggerated that even their most basic social interactions seem like trials of endurance. From the moment they are betrothed as infants, their behavior is shaped by a kind of innocence so intense it borders on absurdity. When formally introduced, both faint, overcome by the sheer impropriety of eye contact. Peter’s father, the Baron, attempts to foster familiarity by encouraging hand-holding or brief conversation, but these…
    • Ballad: The Martinet Cover
      by LovelyMay The Martinet introduces a stark contrast in leadership through the fate of the ship MANTELPIECE, first under the joyful command of Captain Reece, then under the stern grip of Sir Berkely. Reece, though unconventional, prioritized harmony and well-being, allowing his crew certain freedoms that made their lives at sea unusually pleasant. He governed with light rules and open ears, earning not only the affection of his sailors but their loyalty. His dismissal, viewed as bureaucratic nonsense, removed a leader…
    • Ballad: The King Of Canoodle-Dum Cover
      by LovelyMay The King Of Canoodle-Dum begins with Frederick Gowler, a worn and weathered sailor, abandoning his ship in the far reaches of the Caribbee. Drifting inland and far from the familiar salt of the sea, he stumbles into the bizarre kingdom of Canoodle-Dum, where logic and custom bend into odd and entertaining shapes. There, he meets the ever-curious King Calamity Pop Von Peppermint Drop, whose name alone suggests mischief wrapped in royal ribbons. The king greets the stranger with the sort of questioning grin…
    • Ballad: The Haughty Actor Cover
      by LovelyMay The Haughty Actor begins with the rise of an admired performer named Gibbs, whose fame at Drury Lane feeds a growing pride that soon overshadows his good sense. Applause fills the theatre, and Gibbs basks in admiration, convincing himself that every part beneath a lead role is an insult. When offered a minor position in a new production, he scorns it, choosing ego over opportunity. His refusal marks a shift—not only in his career, but in how others begin to see him. The spotlight that once lifted him now…
    • Ballad: The Ghost, The Gallant, The Gael, And The Goblin Cover
      by LovelyMay "The Ghost, The Gallant, The Gael, And The Goblin" unfolds in a realm where fantasy treads lightly over reality, blending the charm of the eerie with the curiosity of the absurd. In the twilight edge of an unsettled suburb, a ghost and a goblin sauntered in uneasy companionship, each carrying a distinct energy. The ghost, a relic of melancholic tragedy, moved with quiet dignity, his presence evoking shivers and thoughts of long-forgotten sorrows. The goblin, on the other hand, brimmed with kinetic…
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