249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


    • Ballad: Lost Mr. Blake Cover
      by LovelyMay Lost Mr. Blake reveals a witty tale of contradiction, where a man known more for sin than sanctity becomes the unexpected focus of a religious woman’s reformist heart. Mr. Blake, neither cruel nor dishonest, simply finds no charm in the trappings of institutional piety. He smokes on Sundays, scoffs at clerical debates, and gives alms only when it suits his humor or benefits someone directly. Rules, especially those dressed in lace and liturgy, do not sway him. He lives according to his own logic—a…
    • Ballad: Lorenzo De Lardy Cover
      by LovelyMay Lorenzo De Lardy enters the tale not as a dashing hero untroubled by worldly concerns, but as a man tangled in charm, debt, and schemes of romance. Dalilah De Dardy, long past the bloom of youth yet wealthy and eager for companionship, finds herself utterly enamored with this smooth-talking guardsman. Her affection is evident, but Lorenzo, despite his polished boots and noble lineage, is more drawn to solving his monetary problems than embracing the hand of a woman offering security. Instead of building a…
    • Ballad: Little Oliver Cover
      by LovelyMay Little Oliver spends his days not just in service, but in silent admiration, tucked away beneath the grandeur of Earl Joyce’s estate. Though only a page, his heart is filled with thoughts far too vast for his station. He watches Lady Minnie-Haha move through sunlit halls and across rose-strewn gardens, her presence as melodic as her name implies. His love for her is quiet but unwavering, stitched into the seams of his uniform and the hours he spends polishing silverware that reflects her face. He knows…
    • Ballad: Lieutenant-Colonel Flare Cover
      by LovelyMay Lieutenant-Colonel Flare inspires a reimagining of leadership, far removed from the noise of battle and the glitter of medals. His command is not marked by discipline through fear, but by nurturing through kindness. Among his ranks, soldiers live more like poets than warriors, exchanging drills for delicate crafts, and treating every task—no matter how domestic—with gentle pride. This softness, however, is not weakness. It reflects a conscious rejection of violence, where strength is measured in mercy…
    • Ballad: King Borria Bungalee Boo Cover
      by LovelyMay King Borria Bungalee Boo reigned over his kingdom with more appetite than wisdom, ruling not with justice or diplomacy, but with an endless craving that kept his subjects uneasy. His court had once been filled with noblemen and servants, but over time, that number dwindled—not by rebellion or disease, but by digestion. Only four subjects remained by the time hunger overtook him fully, each marked by their personality and their fear of being next on the menu. Among them, Pish-Tush-Pooh-Bah flaunted…
    • Ballad: Hongree And Mahry. A Recollection Of A Surrey Melodrama Cover
      by LovelyMay Hongree And Mahry opens in the tranquil beauty of Aquitaine, where emotions stir beneath ancient trees and duty collides with affection. Beneath the Wizard’s Oak, Hongree and Mahry share quiet moments that bloom with genuine affection, far removed from politics or rank. Their connection is unpretentious, built on sincerity rather than grandeur. Yet their peaceful union is shadowed by the unseen eyes of Jooles Dubosc, a man whose ambition seeks to mold Mahry into a life far beyond her desires. He sees her…
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      Ballad: Haunted

      Ballad: Haunted Cover
      by LovelyMay Haunted begins with a reflection not on the usual specters of graveyards or shadowed halls, but on the less visible phantoms that cling to memory—those born of social missteps and emotional bruises. The protagonist carries these burdens with a reluctant familiarity, haunted by moments society deemed failures. Black Monday looms, not for any ghostly threat but for the looming return to school, that universally dreaded ritual of rigid timetables, recitations, and cold stares. Early love, once bright and…
    • Ballad: Gregory Parable, LL.D. Cover
      by LovelyMay Gregory Parable, LL.D. lived in a thatched cottage that looked as though it had been plucked from the page of an illustrated countryside fable. Tucked between ivy-covered hedgerows and the hum of bees, the modest home stood proudly without rot, leaks, or intrusion from time. There, Gregory—a figure of both grandeur and gentleness—spent his days lost in Latin syntax and historical discourse, drifting between Caesar’s conquests and the grammatical precision of Balbus. His books were his companions, and…
    • Ballad: Gentle Alice Brown Cover
      by LovelyMay Gentle Alice Brown opens with a contrast that sets the tone for the entire tale. She is described as kind and demure, yet her family background is anything but gentle. Her father is a notorious robber, feared in their little Italian village, and her mother is no stranger to criminal behavior either. Despite this, Alice remains composed, her heart quietly yearning for the sight of a handsome man from the Customs House who strolls past their home. She watches him with fascination, not out of lust or desire…
    • Ballad: First Love Cover
      by LovelyMay First Love unfolds in a quiet Berkshire village where Reverend Bernard Powles holds spiritual sway over a small, devoted congregation. Among them is Ellen, a gentle soul whose unassuming nature has made her the subject of admiration by every husband and bachelor alike. With no pretensions and a softness that drew eyes without seeking them, Ellen became known as the Village Violet—an emblem of purity untouched by vanity. Her presence was modest, her dress simple, yet her inner light outshone any riches.…
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