[BotRH] Jak O' the Shadows

[Kieran Warrick]

We wake at dawn and we sigh

We kiss the girls and they cry

Were off to fight and to die

It’s the dance with Jak O’ the Shadows

 

Through sun and rain, snow and hail

We’ll march all day without fail

Facing death we will not quail

Before Jak O’ the Shadows

[MsDanya]

Dany needs points

 

Once upon a time there was

a little man, who thought he was tough

but in the end he was at a loss

in his fight with Jak O'the Shadows

 

He died there in the battlefield

all alone, he wouldnt yield

in only seconds his fate was sealed

in his fight with Jak O'the Shadows

 

*sniffs* poor little man. he thought too highly of himself :(

[Lanette]

ooh good one Dany!

 

ok, here's the 1st Installment of my payment for Wooly

 

With bow in hand and ready stance

Leane stands ever prepared to dance

and with her poor Jak won't stand a chance

when she dances with Jak o'the Shadows

 

He's twist and turn and wiggle around

as they dance to the battle sound

but Leane will always win the round

when she dances with Jak o'the Shadows

[F Horn of Valere]

Tired of writing 'makers' I am

As old as bologna and ham

If I needed points, it'd be a sham

In my Dance with Jak o' the Shadows!

 

I write this verse to mark my spot

I'll know what to count and what to not

Promotions today will call for a shot

Before my Dance with Jak o' the Shadows

[Auld Manriva]

The Games Afoot

 

The Ancient Bander lost his cool

In a manner fit for any fool

One's temper must not ever rule

In the Dance w' Jack of the Shadow

 

When any Game do be shakin'

And gains there are to be taken

Heart must still, no feet be quakin'

Or you'll fall to Jack of the Shadow

 

When deal you must with a Dark Friend

Your mind in the void you must depend

For if not it could mean your end

When you spar with Jack of the Shadow

 

If friend you deal or with foe

There are places you should not go

With heart aflame it's a rutted road

To stroll with Jack of the Shadow

 

A steadfast mind and face of stone

Thoughtful words and a calming tone

Will keep you from becomin' a bone

To be gnawed by Jack of the Shadow

 

Take heed my friend and you will thrive

Calm must rule if you do strive

To come back home not dead but alive

From your dance with Jack of the Shadow

[twinflower]

A proper JoTs Rhymes a lot,

Three lines rhyme, the fourth does not,

To tell a story is what is sought,

To dance with Jak o' the Shadows

 

Seven syllables for each line

If they go over eight it's fine

Now sharpen your wits, let them shine

To write with Jak o' the Shadows

[twinflower]

The Lady of the Flowers

Across the countryside did scour

To find the secret seed of power

To thwart the Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

High and low across the land,

Mountain high and dessert sand,

Coming at last to the Band,

To dance with Jak o the Shadows.

 

Some marched, some rode, some with bows,

An army to fight the foe,

In strength and bond they did grow.

To fight the Jak o’ the shadows.

 

She found a family there,

Of friends, love and tender care.

Tears or laughter, all were shared.

To live with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

Then one day a shadow came,

Bringing anger and shame,

To many a good banders name,

To hate with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

Words in anger, yelled out loud,

In private and in a crowd,

Leaving heartache and heads bowed,

To hurt with Jak o’the Shadows.

 

Believing that love was the seed,

Her heart began to bleed,

Dismayed and broken by the need.

Betrayed by Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

The Lady thought it time to leave,

Many said wait and believe,

In time the seed will conceive.

To wait with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

The days went by and time passed,

In the shadow the dye was cast,

Hope held on but faded at last.

To dismay with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

 

Then one day she found the key,

Pay the piper don’t you see?

Nothing in this life is free.

To pay the Jak o’the Shadows.

 

 

Humility is the price,

Pride and Selfishness the vice.

Ask forgiveness, roll the dice.

To gamble with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

Forgiveness it is the seed,

Power stronger than any deed,

Give it freely with grace and need.

To forgive the Jak o’ the Shadows.

[MsDanya]

that was beautiful twinny :)

[twinflower]

thanks danya *hugs*

[Auld Manriva]

To be a master of the joust,

To deal with the devil just like Faust.

The darkened Knight you need to oust,

To prevail against Jack of the Shadows.

 

 

So climb aboard your mighty steed.

These few things you'll also need,

Wits,and quickness, strength and speed

To drop Ol' Jack of the Shadows.

 

So never quiver never shake,

A spot on blow's what you must make.

The earth will roll, the sky will quake.

When you knock down Jack of the Shadows.

 

The crowd will roar, their hearts will soar.

They'll speak your name for evermore.

A mighty knight they do adore,

Who will tilt with Jack of the Shadows.

 

So gird your loins you Knight so bold

And sallie forth into the fold

Your life in your hands you do hold,

When You Dance the Lance with Jack of the Shadows.

[Colmana]

i have been not very active for a while

so i want to make a return in style

all these posts to read, a big pile

returning to the jak 0' the shadows

 

it all seems all to serious here

but i shall sing this without fear

on this return, let us have a beer

to dance with the jak o' the shadows

[F Horn of Valere]

I did the points but missed the JoTS

My embarrassment grew lots and lots

Til I got better with a flaming shot

So I could Dance with Jak o' the Shadows

[Auld Manriva]

A Game With Jack of the Shadow

 

Riva and Matey took their cart..

Went off one day to the mart

Riva saw a golden dart

Not thinking of Jack of the Shadow

 

Acquired the dart and thought to trade ...

A better deal might be made

So dart in hand a plan he made

He didnt see Jack o' the Shadows

 

A meal he sought, a game as well

He made his way into a hell

It hit him like a ringing Bell

Did a jolt from Jack of the Shadow

 

He took his dart, laid it down

Waged against a Tar Valon Crown

Took the dice and cast them down

In a bet with Jack of the Shadow

 

He lost his Dart in the bet

The Dark Ones Eyes his foe met

Riva thought it time to fret

For he felt Ol Jack of the Shadow

 

Knife in his foe, he lept the table

Then out the back, to the stable

Astride young Matey he was able

To escape friends of Jack of the Shadow

 

In the town his cart was left

The Golden Dart he was bereft

But later a toast he did heft

And a wink for Jack of the Shadow

[twinflower]

A winter’s heart is not cold,

Within burns a fire bright and bold,

That longs to have and to hold.

To dream with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

There is a chaos in the spring,

The heart flutters, enjoys a fling.

Blooming flowers the birds all sing.

To laugh with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

The summer love burns so hot,

Scorching the heart of those caught,

Passion flares, a union sought,

To embrace the Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

The quiet of fall gives repast,

The heart finds peace at long last,

Reflecting on what fate has cast.

To accept the Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

The season’s change, the wheel turns,

The loving heart will not learn

Playing with fire you will burn.

In a dance with Jak o’ the Shadows.

[Auld Manriva]

The Redarm Aiel

 

 

Aiel was he, till he met Lord Mat

Who won his gold, so there he sat

Mat winks his eye, n' tips his hat

Come friend, we'll dance with Jak o'the Shadow

 

He joined Mats Band his arm turned red

Wife and child soon shared his bed

His wish to dance it never fled

In his heart he danced with Jak o'the Shadow

 

Redarm Aiel gazed at child and wife

Girl I tire of this sherrifs life

I must hone my spears as well my knife

I desire a dance with ol'Jak o'the Shadow

 

They crossed the mountains, rode through glades

Thoughts to himself, A vow he made

You'll ne'r see water, n'er have shade

If you cower in your dance with Jak o'the Shadow

 

Days went by the leagues they passed

Some days went slow and others fast

Through Tarwins Gap, Shyol Ghul at last

T'was time to dance with Jak o'the Shadow

 

Red Arm Aiel, stands veiled to his eyes

Lord Mat, says he, this day I die

Late that night, Lord Mat toasts him high

Friend Red Arm, we outdanced ol' Jak o' the Shadow

[Mystica]

Ode to the Band of the Red Hand

 

In bow and string we put our trust,

and walk all day if this we must,

to slay the Dark from dawn till dusk,

to fight with Jak o' the Shadows.

 

we marche on foot and do not wear,

to bar our way none smart would dare,

we hunt the Dark right to it's lair,

and fight with Jack o' the Shadows.

 

upon our steeds we ride the fields,

with lance in hand and ready shields,

to scare the Dark until he yields,

we fight with Jack o' the Shadows.

 

we roam the sea and every land,

against the Dark we make our stand,

no foe will pass we are the Band,

for Light and Jack o' the Shadows.

[twinflower]

Angry voices yelling in hate,

Can’t you get the story straight?

Self control came much to late.

To blame the Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

A fist caresses her satin face

She prays for another days grace,

Wishing she’d never wore mama’s lace.

To surive the Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

Fading bruises often hurt,

Hidden under slacks and shirt

The broken dreams lay in the dirt.

A daily dance with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

Strengthe to fly, Courage to run,

To late to heal the damage done.

Her final choice a smoking gun.

To gamble with Jak o’ the Shadows.

 

Just a story in the news.

One chose to love, one to abuse

In the end one to accuse,

To lose with Jak o’ the Shadows.

[F Horn of Valere]

With fewer JotS written this round,

There's points in just one page I've found

But finishing points, my sleep'll be sound

In my Dance with Jak o'the Shadows

[Kieran Warrick]

Meant to post this last month but forgot, the middle two verses were my submission for the September Hornsounder. Enjoy

 

 

 

On a cold and windy day

Found a Pirate Old and Grey

Laughing we all bid him stay

And dance with Jak O’ the Shadows

 

Then one day he sailed away

With our girls he sought to play

Chase them down we did and they

Partied with Jak O’ the Shadows

 

His actions called the hangman’s noose

But from the rope he slipped loose

On his ship he flew the coop

And we all chase after Jak O’ the Shadows

 

Though lowborn man of the sea

Giggles he caused to the ladies

And for this knighted was he

To now ride with Jak O’ the Shadows

[Kieran Warrick]

Ale is bubbly brown bitter sweet

Vodka will knock out your teeth

But the drink’s always a treat

Is Mead drunk with Jak O’ the Shadows

 

Wine is fine when white or red

Scotch is best when before bed

The best can always be said

To be Mead drunk with Jak O’ the Shadows

[Kieran Warrick]

Bulging muscles, ruddy skin

Pound the metal till it’s thin

I make sure we always win

The game with Jak O’ the Shadows

 

Anvil, tongs, hammer and pot

The forge works best very hot

But if you stray you’ll be shot

Don’t touch the tools of Jak O’ the Shadows

[Taymist]

Ode to the Band's Game

 

Join the Band and play the Game

Increase your skills and win much fame

Sword, horse an' bow your foe to tame

In the dance wie Jak o' the Shadows

 

Watch as Footy rolls on the ground

Laugh as Fluffles fools around

Cheer as weapons loudly sound

To dice with Jak o'the Shadows

 

Can you overcome the sight

Of that towering foe you fight?

Or are you facing too much might?

To win 'gainst Jak o' the Shadows

 

Roll the dice to make your play

Check your stats and win the day

Hold your enemies at bay

Then wink at Jak o' the Shadows

[Mystica]

Day of rain and pain.

 

On silent days when fun is out,

I sometimes like to scream and shout,

But then I know what I’m about,

I dance with Jack o’ The Shadows.

 

When pain takes over body and head,

And tension makes me stay in bed,

I dream of what I’d do instead,

I’d dance with Jack o’ The Shadows.

 

Days of rain, when it's cold and gray,

They can’t touch me in any way,

For in my bed is where I lay,

And dream of Jack o’ The Shadows.

[Mystica]

Attack of the Bookshelf

 

 

In chat with Tay and Corki yet,

While I should lay asleep in bed,

My bookshelf falls upon my head,

I growl with Jack o’ The Shadows.

[Mystica]

Coffee saves the day.

 

Sleepy still I woke up today,

To stumble forth the best I may,

Till coffee three I do not play,

To drink with Jack o’ the Shadows