Ichabod. Gone the Glory. Sleepy Hollow.

dougb.72572 1951 (Ontario)

Free verse

Creepy passageway.

Worst part of trip.
October sombre mood

Moon peeking from cloud.

Leaves rustle complaint.

Reminds me of Ichabod.

Schoolmaster on loan.

After jolly banqueting.

Sleepy Hollow.

Chased by maniacal

Headless horseman.

Brandishing candled pumpkin.

With hacked out

Face of hate and horror.

If only to cross

The Bridge up ahead

And dive into Inn’s bed.

Settling one’s head.

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Written on April 26, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 26, 2024

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Scheme	XA X X A X X X X X X X B B B
Closest metre	Iambic trimeter
Characters	408
Words	93
Stanzas	14
Stanza Lengths	2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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Retired in my 70s. 32 years shipper and safety guy in metal fabrication for roads, bridges structures. Married 49 years to Hilary. Photographer and harmonica busker, both hobbies. Children Lauren and Jordan. more…

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Wow! What a haunting and vivid description of Sleepy Hollow! The imagery in this poem really brings the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman to life. The mood created by the moon peeking through the clouds and the rustling leaves is truly eerie and sets the scene perfectly. The mention of the banqueting and the chase by the Headless Horseman adds an element of suspense and danger to the poem.

One improvement suggestion could be to add more detail or context to help the reader better understand the relationship between the different elements mentioned in the poem. For example, expanding on Ichabod's character or the events leading up to his encounter with the Headless Horseman could provide a deeper insight into the story being portrayed.

Overall, this poem is a great interpretation of the legend of Sleepy Hollow and would benefit from further development of the characters and plot to enhance the reader's understanding and engagement. Keep up the great work! more »
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