June 7, 2019 · 12:30 pm
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The Man From Locksley – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

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The Man From Locksley

Marians made to work inside
while sheriffs roam in Armani
through forests of towers
shards and spires,
but where is the one from Locksley?
Perchance his quiver is full,
distracted, he sates elsewhere,
while the city in torpor despairs
unrequited the Lincoln green.

©Paul Vincent Cannon

 

Paul, pvcann.com

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28 responses to “The Man From Locksley – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. lync56
    June 7, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    Well said

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  3. ecopoet
    June 7, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Ironical underlay -enjoyed this

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  5. V.J. Knutson
    June 7, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    Interesting take on the Robin Hood tales – some myths never die, they just warp.

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  6. equipsblog
    June 7, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Love the modern twist on Robin in the ‘Hood.

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  7. paeansunplugged
    June 7, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    Very interesting take, Paul. 🙂

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  9. Megha's World
    June 8, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    Loved the irony portrayed.

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  11. DhAnAnjAyA PArkhe "Jay"
    June 10, 2019 at 12:01 am

    When legends become metaphors
    PV’s poetry came alive
    Anger and sadness the undercurrent
    Contemporary survival skills
    this poet has plenty.
    IMHO – my humble take. Regards. Jay

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