Re: Henry's Ankles

[Lance Harrop <lharrop@mrj.com>]

Baron Corun writes:
> 
> So you think to limit the playing field by applying arbitrary rules, eh?
> First you say you have a song,

What?  I said there was a viking Hal Bard song called "Henry's Ankles". 
It wasn't until Lady Deoca wanted it posted that I claimed to be writing it.

> then you say you have a poem that Aislynn is turning into a song.

I had already agreed with Aislynn to jointly write the song, and I had 
already written the poetic version of "Henry's Ankles", as previewed at
the Stierbach business meeting Tuesday, when Lady Deoca asked about
posting the song on the Merry Rose.

> But isn't a limerick just another form of poetry?
> And couldn't a limerick be set to music? And didn't bards tell poetic sagas
> as well as sing or simply play instruments?

These are all fine arguements, and it seems Eogan knows of the music 
limericks can be sung to, so I suppose both your and his limericks could be
considered in the competition.

> Methinks that you are simply
> greedy for Lady Deoca's meade, and seek to take control of the competition
> *she* suggested.

NO!  She offered the meade, I suggested a competition.
> 
> I will leave the decision of the inclusion of my limericks to Lady Deoca
> and the other judges. You, afterall, are only one of what should become 
> several contestants. But, your gauntlet is duly noted.
> 
Well, obviously the judges can consider what they will.  I also have to 
agree with Lord Hal that the judges should volunteer (Earl Dafydd, I think 
is going on travel soon, so won't be available to judge) but it is Lady 
Deoca's meade, so she should have some input on who'll she will have 
judging.  I would love to have Countess Ianthe compete.

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