Written By Savio
June 12, 2022, 10:53 a.m.(10/24/1017 AR)
If I die young, take my body to sea
Let the water embrace all that is left of me
If I die young, hold a beautiful wake
And try to forgive me my many mistakes
If I die young, remember me fondly
I'm sorry so much was always beyond me
If I die young, know that I tried
Though I failed at the last and apparently died
If I die young, when my body's grown cold --
Wait
I can't die young, I already got old.
Let the water embrace all that is left of me
If I die young, hold a beautiful wake
And try to forgive me my many mistakes
If I die young, remember me fondly
I'm sorry so much was always beyond me
If I die young, know that I tried
Though I failed at the last and apparently died
If I die young, when my body's grown cold --
Wait
I can't die young, I already got old.
Written By Savio
June 8, 2022, 9:41 a.m.(10/16/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Haakon
'How do they call this food,' he asks
'Why is it so highly prized?
I do not see a point to this
Unless it can be weaponized'
I'm sorry that the pineapple
Is not really what you're hoping
But I will gently recommend...
That you should cut it open.
'Why is it so highly prized?
I do not see a point to this
Unless it can be weaponized'
I'm sorry that the pineapple
Is not really what you're hoping
But I will gently recommend...
That you should cut it open.
Written By Savio
June 3, 2022, 5:45 p.m.(10/6/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Desiree
Some like cockerels, some like hens
Some count both among their friends
For you, you like a juicy breast
For me the jaunty cock is best
Both have their pleasures, without doubt --
Oh wait, what are we talking about?
Some count both among their friends
For you, you like a juicy breast
For me the jaunty cock is best
Both have their pleasures, without doubt --
Oh wait, what are we talking about?
Written By Savio
May 28, 2022, 12:30 a.m.(9/21/1017 AR)
Start a poem from its end?
What a thought, dear gods forfend
Such nonsense as that's bound to bring --
Who told you such a silly thing?
(Depends on the poem type and personal preference, but it can be a helpful practice if you want the thing to have a specific conclusion. Now you all know my secrets.)
What a thought, dear gods forfend
Such nonsense as that's bound to bring --
Who told you such a silly thing?
(Depends on the poem type and personal preference, but it can be a helpful practice if you want the thing to have a specific conclusion. Now you all know my secrets.)
Written By Savio
May 22, 2022, 10:45 p.m.(9/11/1017 AR)
When I die, I hope everyone publicly writes rude poems about me.
Wait, who am I kidding? I want that while still alive.
Wait, who am I kidding? I want that while still alive.
Written By Savio
May 15, 2022, 9:29 p.m.(8/25/1017 AR)
I had never left the Saffron Chain before 1014, and now it's been three years in Arvum, three years on the mainland, this month. Three years, three names -- Pontelaeus, Proscipi, Amadeo. I miss my home, desperately, but now have arrived at a degree of permanence in which if I went back to Tremorus, I would miss what I built in Arx and Bravura.
What a long, strange trip. I am not who I was, and neither am I yet who I will be.
What a long, strange trip. I am not who I was, and neither am I yet who I will be.
Written By Savio
May 14, 2022, 3:17 p.m.(8/22/1017 AR)
When it comes to matters of the heart -- If they like you, you will know. If they don't, you will be confused.
Written By Savio
April 27, 2022, 11:27 p.m.(7/17/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
If you see my lovely protege around at the clothing shops this week, please congratulate him on a well-earned victory and assist him in choosing a shirt.
Written By Savio
April 22, 2022, 3:03 p.m.(7/6/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Temira
My friend at all missions, fairest or foul
My friend through Haakon's most terrible scowls
My friend in a fight, and a good shot to boot
My friend when she's getting beat up by a lute
My friend with her own rhymes, amusing and clever
My friend is Temira, best girl forever.
My friend through Haakon's most terrible scowls
My friend in a fight, and a good shot to boot
My friend when she's getting beat up by a lute
My friend with her own rhymes, amusing and clever
My friend is Temira, best girl forever.
Written By Savio
April 20, 2022, 3:58 p.m.(7/2/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Claude
It is my complete pleasure to inform the White Journals of the fine work done by Messere Claude, master carpenter, in his recent construction of a mandolin I had commissioned. The capital city is a favorite haunt of so many talented musicians, and I would encourage all of them to procure pieces crafted by Messere Claude such as they are able. The ash-wood from which my commission is constructed gives the soundboard the bright, articulate response that is exactly what I am looking for in a mandolin compared to a lute, and the body of the instrument is shaped such as to produce the tone and volume I hoped for. I have obsessed with Arvani mandolins ever since I encountered one for the first time many years ago, and this is a lovely mandolin.
I am not Very Picky about many things but instruments are one, and I am well pleased. You should all buy instruments from him.
I am not Very Picky about many things but instruments are one, and I am well pleased. You should all buy instruments from him.
Written By Savio
April 17, 2022, 10:03 p.m.(6/25/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Giorgio
ALLEGEDLY.
Written By Savio
April 12, 2022, 10:26 a.m.(6/14/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
Purloined pastries
Embezzled eclairs
Oh so tasty
But who has dared
To take a tart
To poach a pie
A crumb-y crime
Sweetly denied
Captured custard
Stolen strudel
Such tiers we shed
For their removal!
With great regret
This goes to prove:
You can't have cake
And eat it too.
Embezzled eclairs
Oh so tasty
But who has dared
To take a tart
To poach a pie
A crumb-y crime
Sweetly denied
Captured custard
Stolen strudel
Such tiers we shed
For their removal!
With great regret
This goes to prove:
You can't have cake
And eat it too.
Written By Savio
April 10, 2022, 3:29 p.m.(6/10/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Mailys
I regret nothing. Except talking to Giorgio, which I usually regret.
Written By Savio
April 2, 2022, 6:59 p.m.(5/23/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
One year married today. It seems like it was yesterday, and I admit I am not fully recovered from the period of Public Comment that preceded it. Where does the time go?
Happiest anniversary, my dear husband, and here's to many, many more.
Happiest anniversary, my dear husband, and here's to many, many more.
Written By Savio
March 30, 2022, 7:08 p.m.(5/17/1017 AR)
UPCOMING BOOKS:
1. Sad Poems for Happy People
2. Happy Poems for Sad People
3. Shady Poems for Hot People
1. Sad Poems for Happy People
2. Happy Poems for Sad People
3. Shady Poems for Hot People
Written By Savio
March 17, 2022, 10:03 a.m.(4/18/1017 AR)
No regrets
No blame
No scandal
No shame
No penance
No remorse
And would I do it all again?
Of course.
No blame
No scandal
No shame
No penance
No remorse
And would I do it all again?
Of course.
Written By Savio
March 13, 2022, 6:19 p.m.(4/11/1017 AR)
Having assisted a group of people with a complex political investigation, I can now say with confidence that if anyone else needs help in this area...
You should probably pick someone who isn't me.
You should probably pick someone who isn't me.
Written By Savio
March 13, 2022, 9:41 a.m.(4/10/1017 AR)
Allow me to announce the winner of the Saffron Festival of Light's lantern contest, Messere Mailys Corsetina, and for the composition contest, Lord Orland Amadeo. The winner of the Missed The First Lantern Race Mini-Race was Raven the Blackheart.
Congratulations to you three, this doesn't look suspicious AT ALL.
But in all seriousness, it was a bright and lovely time; a home filled with many friends and dignitaries, traditions remembered, memories made. I am for a short spell less homesick.
All the credit goes to Marquessa Cassiopeia for being the most lovely hostess on Dawnsend or in Arvum.
Congratulations to you three, this doesn't look suspicious AT ALL.
But in all seriousness, it was a bright and lovely time; a home filled with many friends and dignitaries, traditions remembered, memories made. I am for a short spell less homesick.
All the credit goes to Marquessa Cassiopeia for being the most lovely hostess on Dawnsend or in Arvum.
Written By Savio
March 5, 2022, 9:54 p.m.(3/23/1017 AR)
People are often surprised I can fight, but in truth, maybe it comes to me more easily than anything else. There are problems in my mind, and I struggle to make any sense of myself even on the good days.
But a fight is real. You know exactly who you are, where you are, or else you're not going to be in said fight for long. I need this, or I will go insane.
Well, more insane.
But a fight is real. You know exactly who you are, where you are, or else you're not going to be in said fight for long. I need this, or I will go insane.
Well, more insane.
Written By Savio
March 2, 2022, 7:18 p.m.(3/17/1017 AR)
Three poems are officially submitted for the Festival of Light, so the game is afoot. Hopefully more will arrive as well as we draw closer; nothing like a deadline to spark creativity, I find.
It is as always a pleasure to read compositions I didn't write. Poetry is an insight into the poet, songs a revelation of the singer.
It is as always a pleasure to read compositions I didn't write. Poetry is an insight into the poet, songs a revelation of the singer.
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