249 Results with the "Poetry" genre


    • Ballad: The Three Kings Of Chickeraboo Cover
      by LovelyMay The Three Kings of Chickeraboo sets a delightful stage for examining satire through absurdity. With vivid imagination, the tale follows three eccentric men who crown themselves kings without a shred of formality or ancestral claim. The story begins on a sweltering day, with PACIFICO, BANG-BANG, and POPCHOP whimsically deciding that royalty is a matter of declaration, not lineage. Instead of palaces, each man selects a barrel as his throne, establishing kingdoms beside the sea with equal parts ambition and…
    • Ballad: The Story Of Prince Agib Cover
      by LovelyMay The Story of Prince Agib opens with the image of a young royal whose life is steeped in rhythm, grace, and musical brilliance. Known throughout Tartary for his uncanny talent with instruments and composition, Agib is more than a prince—he is an artist. His palace resounds with the sounds of strings and wind, where melodies are not mere entertainments but extensions of his spirit. His days are filled with ballets and harmonies, shaping a life that feels enchanted by music. That magical order, however, is…
    • Ballad: The Sensation Captain Cover
      by LovelyMay The Sensation Captain steps into the spotlight not as a warrior of bloodshed or empire, but as a man utterly enamored with flair. Captain Parklebury Todd, a figure of distinction in naval circles, finds greater thrill in orchestrating surprises than in commanding with solemnity. His world turns not on duty alone, but on the thrill of spectacle—thunderclaps, disguises, and perfectly timed dramatics designed to leave audiences in shock. To Todd, life is best lived when reactions are strong and gasps are…
    • Ballad: The Sailor Boy To His Lass Cover
      by LovelyMay The Sailor Boy To His Lass opens with a young mariner preparing to leave the shore, his heart torn not by the waves ahead, but by the coldness of his beloved, Matilda. Though bound for duty under Captain Hyde, who keeps even the voyage’s end a secret, the sailor’s concern isn’t his fate at sea—it’s what will remain of his love when he returns. He asks Matilda about their future, hoping for a vow or even a smile, but receives little more than downcast eyes and unreadable silences. Her hesitation…
    • Ballad: The Rival Curates Cover
      by LovelyMay The Rival Curates tale opens not with confrontation, but with a playful tension that threads through an age-old rivalry. In many small towns, such characters as these—Hopley and Hooper—embody more than just clergy; they reflect the conflicting pulls of pride and peace within any community. Where most expect a duel of egos, the story offers something richer: an invitation to examine the power of joy, music, and shared humanity over empty disputes. The plan was simple but mischievous. Hooper’s allies…
    • Ballad: The Reverend Simon Magus Cover
      by LovelyMay The Reverend Simon Magus explores the curious case of a clergyman interested in purchasing a lucrative religious post, all under the guise of humility and virtue. When Simon Magus hears of the Cure of Otium-cum-Digge, he becomes intrigued not by its sacred duties, but by the promise of ease and a generous income. The agent describes it as a rare gem—comfortable, peaceful, and highly profitable, with the current holder approaching the end of his long life. The entire transaction is framed with an…
    • 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…
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