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At the Crown Tourney to select the 101st King and Queen of the Midrealm, the [[Bardic Champion]]s of Seto-Heika and Raina Ynes issued this following challenge to the people of the Midrealm: "''With Their Majesties’ permission, the Bardic Champions issue a poetry challenge to the people of the Midrealm. ''In medieval Japan, the art of poetry was open to all who were moved, not just those with special training or official recognition. ''So it is with the Bardic Arts in the Midrealm. ''Therefore, in celebration of this singular reign of the Dragon King and Queen, we, the five regional bardic champions, invite all and sundry who are so moved to compose verses about the Midrealm and her Centennial Sovereigns. ''Note that alternating lines of five and seven syllables IS period! ''Further details and documentation references - for those interested in such things - will be distributed via the usual messaging methods. ''Draco Invictus! ''Let the people sing out praise! ''Yes, let us rejoice! ''Hai! Yoroko bimashou! ''Draco Invictus!''" '''The goal was 100 verses. Current count: 112'''' '''Here let the people's poems be displayed and preserved.''' The collected poems were inscribed and illuminated by the scribes of the Middle Kingdom, and bound together using period Japanese stab binding. [https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gwzr1q4Qrhq7Rx8w5 Here is video of the presentation to Her Excellency Ynes.] Thanks to Baron and Baroness John and Maire for the delivery and the video. ---- ---- +Seto and Ynez Bring joy of discovery to willing dragons Joyous as blossoms of delicate cherry trees' pink petal snowfall Try writing haiku or folding origami cranes for good fortune Trio of taiko Hearts match the great thundering Make knights and fools dance Write aspirations and wishes on silk paper burn to set them free Years from now, these sparks Will stay bright in our memory Warming us again Year of the Rat? No. Year of Dragon and Lotus All things are well blessed --Maestra Lucia Elena Braganza ---- Red stripe on white field, Green dragon surmount, passant. Midrealm is my home. -- Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari ---- Petals falling soft A kingdom without ending Blossoms fifty years -- Drænge Svenson ---- The Crane flies westward Lotus blossom beckons peace Harmony is found -- Oswyn of Badon ---- Brave Seto, king of renown Fair Ynes graces the crown Our hearts shall soar At the dragons great roar The Midrealm has no cause to frown -- Bridget O’Brian. ---- One hundred reigns pass Though night may seem unending Dawn returns always Gold-clad brows on ancient thrones Long may be their reign -- Sigga kausi Geiradotter sends her greetings from An Tir ---- One hundred Kings, Queens Cariadoc, Diana To Seto, Ynes --Taliesin of Archenfield ---- Graceful as a crane Dragon-strong and kind and wise Hail Reina Ynes! Dragon-wisdom, might Clever as a nine-tailed fox Hail Seto-Heika! Dragons fly entwined Fortune favors the Midrealm Draco Invictus! -- Hilla Stormbringer ---- Morning dew, soon frost Change green robes for red and gold Winter on the wind -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- O, Winter Royals, whose smiles doth warm all good hearts. Welcome everywhere. -- Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari ---- Flaming Gryphon lands Hold the key to future’s plans Winner to be crowned Seto-Heika Amada Reina Ynes Summon great warriors Gareth, Timothy Shield held high for all to see Rodrigo, Dyderich Criomhthann, Tonis Fierce Ixtilixochitl Ambrose and Ustaad Felix, William, Dag Thorvald, Crispin, Ivan, Zyg Shining in the sun That is all, save one Lothar stands before the Crown Pauses, turns around Knight on bended knee His love for her plain to see “Yes!!!!” she says with glee Shields clash, swords broken Win the match, move your token Victor is chosen Shepherd of Fire crowns Felix and Madeleina Heirs to Dragon Thrones Wishes on ema Released by flame’s gentle touch Drift into the night Muromachi feast In Honzen Ryori style Cooked to perfection Anon and anon Sing the Kings of the Midrealm Song of time for Queen Cherry tree in bloom Bridge across crystal river The Path to the Crown -- Taliesin of Archenfield ---- This is my haiku Their majesties are the best Dispute, and fight me. Another haiku - Their Highnesses are super This I will fight for Heirs to our thrones now Blessed are we to have them Draco Invictus! -- Sascha St. Martin of Darkmoon ---- You tried to speak first I spoke and stole the spotlight A haiku d'etat -- Jesse Riggs ---- As seasons do change, Crown Tourney brings new Royals Succession succeeds. -- Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari ---- Mix-and-match colors, Hats, feathers, puffs and slashes: Such Landsknecht fashion! All in finery Candid captured, portrait posed People of Midrealm -- Brendan O Coraidhe ---- The Drummer keeps the beat the Dancers move their feet. Seto convorts with youth Ynes spins 'round in truth Caer Bears dance for fun Crystal Ball is done -- Oswyn of Badon ---- Luuurve Landsknecht fashion! There's a dead sheep in mah shorts! Icky icky icky! -- Brendan O Coraidhe ---- Regal horses prance, Weapon-wielders show their skill, Honor to Roses Laughing Tsarina On broad champions' shoulders: Rannvaeig captures joy! Chill November day, Sun glints bright on blades and bows Warms Midrealm's past Queens -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- Warm hands and happy hearts Spreading laughter and mischief Ceinwen's Misfit Lions ~Taliesin of Archenfield ---- Tonight on the Saga of Loki: Betrayal Sharp the toe knives, But sharp no more, As Mother's hand knife cuts me to the edge of the quick. Absolution You think to buy me with your poultry treats, You think my heart so easily swayed, 'gainst the damage done me and mine?? But ah, gentle scritches do go far Forgiveness And too, revenge. For how can supper be made or daily tasks done with sweet supple purrs across thy legs. -- Siobhan ---- Sir Ix travels far Honors fair Reina Ynes Black Star hails Dragon +White surcote, red pale Forest fighters in far East Hundred Minutes War -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- +Autumn fires rage Taiko summon samurai Dragon King simmers +Withered leaves rattle Snowflakes swirl on dampened wind Dragon bides His time. +Blossoms burst in spring Taiko in the distance sound: War looms in the East. +Summer wind smoky Arise, King of the Dragons, Take back what is yours. -- Katherine Elenora de Lacy, CW, APF ---- +Sir Artair begs boon: Sirius placed on vigil. Minion will be knight! +Archives uncovered Ancient memories recalled Thanks to Saradwen Seto and Ynes Dragon rules over Pale Gules, Planet Gules as well! -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- Colors Vert and Gules Made into regal garb, but Never look like Yule. -- Matilda FitzRichard of Lochaven ---- +Little smiles, bright eyes Dragons banish cold with flame Spirit of giving Together we celebrate Unity and innocence -- Erin Fortney ---- +Cleftlands hosts The Schvitz Celebrates life in harness No one goes hungry -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- +Haiku: just three lines. Five syllables, then seven, The last line, five more. -- Brendan O Corraidhe +I see what you did Made a haiku out of it Aren’t you clever? --Sascha St. Martin +Queen's bard I was named, Champion the bardic arts? Lead by example. -- Brendan O Corraidhe +Yes! That’s the spirit. Please Their Royal Majesties With silly haiku! +I have been lead to A Joyous world of haiku Much thanks to you friend --Sascha St. Martin +Haiku are tricky. The end seldom makes much sense. Refrigerator. --Lucius Ursus ---- +Snow under my feet Crystals dancing in my breath Winter here at last. -- Rosalia Ferrari ---- +Mouth numbéd, I rest Less toothy a grin to sport Beware! Opponents Who see my grim countenance I shall not go Tooth-less long -- a tanka by Sugawara no Tokihira ---- +Speak with a strong voice Tell truths that are not preferred Create needed change. +Shimmer of satin Drape of wool and swish of silk Dash of know-how, garb! --Rosalia Ferrari ---- +I explained Haiku Unto Her Excellency Using just Haiku --Tommaso Franceschi ---- +out of each province of the sky-spreading Midrealm from bird-calling east to the Pure Abode's marches frozen dew coating the grass that makes their pillows the nobles process to the many-stoned palace in order to reach the most honorable gate of the Sovereigns who rule all under heaven: the vibrant gold Lord and the shining red Lady who rose in triumph amidst the people's assent to compose gladness and to solemnize each rite showering the earth with their benevolent reign as gifts to hopeful children (envoi) as the former year was eagerly spoken of in this sky-seen realm may the coming year also elicit the people's pride -- Baroness Kasha Alekseeva -- A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waka_(poetry)#Ch%C5%8Dka ch?ka] ---- +Pentamere 12th Night “Helpful comments” arts display Encourage new folk! Mystery package - Sparkly joy brings smiles to all: Tiara Fairy! -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- +Pentamere 12th Night Was a delight, Sang and played notes, Pulled my instruments out of big totes. Visited with friends, both old and quite new -- Ld. Angus Olphart ---- For fifty winters The folk huddle close, basking In the dragon’s glow Brown dry dragon claw Sends forth silken stars to grow Milkweed by the road --Branwen filia Paynell ---- +Three Haiku: Ice, snow, weary miles: Mighty Dragons travel far. Joy is in Their gift. Snowflakes tumble by. La Reina walks in sunlight Spring lies in Her hand. Hear the cold wind howl! The voice of Seto-Heika Is warm with laughter. A tanka: Strong as summer sun, Gentle as flowing water, Fierce as thunderstorms: Dragon King and Queen go forth Nurturing a wise, fair land. -- Dame Marie la Fauconniere ---- +Lovely images! Please write more verses? Fooey. They are from last year. -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- +Generosity. Kindness everywhere I looked. I have the best friends. --Lucius Ursus ---- +Snow-dappled morning, Bright and sunny afternoon. Spring is in the air! Much love of learning: Weaving and wrapping wire, Bards and troubadours. Wall, moon, and lion, Puck makes his apology: Tragic lovers’ farce. Champions chosen. Food fight! Puns tossed tween tables. Masque of Courtly love +Dragon King and Prince, Fighters from across the realm Travel to far Aethelmearc. Test mettle against many, Blows trade in great joy. Weary warriors return home, Lessons learned at Aedult Swim. We like King Seto, A cool samurai guy who Inspires haiku. You're home from Val Day. You witnessed wonderful things. So write a haiku. --Brendan O Corraidhe ---- +Old college campus Brings new squirrels to the fray Art, combat, new life --Roberto Fernández ---- +Fortunate are we, Midrealm's populace, to have Reigning for a while: Just and gracious Seto King. Kind and valiant Queen Ines. -- Lady Hildigunnr Halldorsdottir ---- +Por la Reina Su sonrisa hermosa El gente feliz -- Baron Malachy of Cynnabar ---- +Leap for joy this day! Vigilants' joy and surprise Prowess, service, and talent Recognized with writs In Cleftlands, Flaming Gryphon -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- ---- 50 Lines for 50 Winters A Tanka Chain -- compiled by Madam Ursula Mortimer Fifty years are dust Rust is Quicksilver my blade At the beginning Winter spring, ash back to wood, A new seed sprouts here today --Duke Cariadoc of the Bow, now of the West Wind whispers old names Ripples cross the Inland Sea Stories bring wisdom Carrying tales from the past On the shore, a man listens. --Master Owen Alun, O.L., Northshield A delicate breeze Foretells a mighty tempest Sweeping all before Only the ceaseless mountain Withstands the typhoon’s fury. --Madam Ursula Mortimer, Middle Laden with bounty Strong in storm and sound in calm Great sugi bursts forth. His sheltering branches stretch To guide and guard a kingdom. --THL Dulcibella de Chateaurien, Calontir Chrysanthemum king Upon the great dragon throne. Flower and fire join. Three dragon scales shield the realm As joy and fortune blossom. --THL Dulcibella de Chateaurien, Calontir Summer leads to fall Winter leads on turn to spring Each day, a sunrise At dawn the dragon takes flight Guarding, guiding and seeking --Master Owen Alun, O.L., Northshield The Dragon’s wings rise Beat the air with strength and flame. War’s fury unleashed. Dragon king, fierce in battle, Fiercer yet in blessed peace. --THL Dulcibella de Chateaurien, Calontir Inhale wind-whispers: The fiery exhalation Sings out, full of joy, Calling to the flame-hearted; A beacon in cool darkness. --THL Emer ingen ui Aiden, Ealdormere Seeds planted in rain Rise quietly in sunlight Flowers gleam brightly Petals one by one recount Ancient days and current deeds. --Master Owen Alun, O.L., Northshield Wise and good is he who tends this garden of peace. His fame shall not die, But live in song forever A light to our descendants. --Madam Ursula Mortimer, Middle The inspiration for this project came from Master Owen Alun, O.L., of Northshield. After I wrote the tanka for Akira-dono, he engaged me in a form of poetic dialogue called a tanka chain. When, a few weeks later, Seto-heika became the Middle Kingdom’s 100th heir, I had the idea to gather a team of poets from the daughter kingdoms of Calontir, Northshield, and Ealdormere to create a tanka chain in his honor. Owen also suggested inviting Cariadoc of the Bow, our first King, to contribute the opening verse. The poets: Duke Cariadoc of the Bow, now of the West Master Owen Alun, O.L., Northshield Madam Ursula Mortimer, Middle THL Dulcibella de Chateaurien, Calontir THL Emer ingen ui Aiden, Ealdormere Magister Stephan Calvert de Grey, O.P. and Madame Ursula performed the verses for Seto-heika and for the populace of the Cleftlands at Regular Event in the Cleftlands, February 29, 2020 A.S. LIIII. ---- +The Dance When my little Viking had scarcely turned two, We wandered a revel with nothing to do. While keeping my toddler from climbing the thrones, I spotted a jester with bairns of his own. Our next course of action took no thought at all. The dancers launched into a spirited bransle. The jester and I gathered all our offspring And formed a two-grownup, three-little-kid ring. We five danced together the rest of the night. The children’s gyrations made quite a droll sight. The jester’s young daughter slipped her hand in mine, And it gladdened my heart just to see her eyes shine. Full many a year now has passed since that day, And many the mem’ries I’ve lost on the way. But seeing Her Majesty, sweet and serene, Brings back that bright night when I danced with a queen. -- Gwendolyn merch Llewelyn ---- Dragons know no boundaries. Winged beasts whose fires enbold Man’s hearts and Man’s foundries, Hoarding treasure troves untold, And inspire deep inspection In Man’s mulling cups and flagons Pining for the old reflection; Drab existence with no dragons. -- Lady Líadan Liathán Written at the 2020 Spring Slumberbardy in the Irish poetic form Ae Freislighe ---- List fields are silent, No banners in empty camp: Fear of pestilence. Merchants stare at empty shelves, Sellers have no customers. But not Mappo, this! Midrealm is no ten-foot hut Retreat from the world. We gather - in *small* numbers, Laugh like gods outside Sun’s cave. Dragon Children sing Hands and hearts redeem the time We will see this through -- Brendan O Corraidhe ---- Softly the Dragon whispers, “Sleep, my children, sleep Though later than thy wont. Be still, that foul airs and sadness May pass thee by. Sleep, I say. Summer comes anon, in its own time; Though late we wake, yet shall we awake Renewed, refreshed, rejoicing: Sleep, o my children, sleep." -- Dame Marie la Fauconniere ---- His Majesty must By now be sick and tired Of these damned Haikus -- Tommaso Franceschi ---- Coronavirus. Separately at home, but Together online. RUM sponsors classes. Zoom helps us share our knowledge, Together we learn. --Kadhrin the Red In time of sickness, the people miss our Shogun, we do not see him. Our villages are lonely, our feasts uncelebrated. But he is with us, at the Middle Kingdom’s heart where he always was, as the Sun when out of sight behind a cloud, still gives warmth. -- Ursula Mortimer ---- Ink and paint flowing Paper fills with words and art A poem for Midrealm. --Miriana of Cleftlands ---- ---- The one hundredth reign Claimed by Seto and Ynes Began in Midrealm Yet the ethereal realm Was the dragon's sleeping dream A world unknown Riddled by invasive plague Ravaging the land But our Good King Seto And Radiant Queen Ynes Stood shining above Lights of hope in darkest times Shepherding the flock Guiding us to tomorrow For the next stewards of hope Blessed people are we Humble servants of Midrealm Of Dragon sovereigns To witness crowning moments Of love, triumph, and honor Yet like the passing Of winter, spring, to summer All times come to end We honor their stewardship And rejoice in memory -- Lord Hosokawa Gentarou Masahiro ---- ---- '''Resources:''' [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12hUSzQAodnixclGBt1zojQz0zSMpLPf4 Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetics entry on Japanese Poetry] [https://www.tofugu.com/japan/haiku/ Tofugu: Haiku] Lots of resources on Spanish poetry here: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bardicarts/permalink/1734654560001616/ Facebook thread on SCA Bardic Arts group] Romance (Ballads): These are narrative poems. Each line is eight syllables long, and the rhyme scheme is abcb defe. It uses assonant rhyme (the vowels rhyme, the consonants don't have to.) Sonnet Coming from Italy but was made popular in Spain in the 16th century by poets such as Lope de Vega. They consist of two stanzas of four lines each and two stanzas of three lines each. Each line is 14 syllables. The rhyme scheme is ABBA ABBA CDC DCD. Coplas The most famous of these were written by Jorge Manrique. Each stanza is two paired lines of eight syllables each, followed by one line of four syllables. The rhyme scheme is abc abc.
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