Poems by
Amanda R. Tyler

  • SO THAT WE BOTH MAY KNOW
  • THE LITTLE VIEWER GIRL
  • 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE SOLSTICE


    SO THAT WE BOTH MAY KNOW


    Come lover come
    Come and lie with me
    I'll show you how tender love can be
    Lay your weary head upon my breast
    So that we both may know rest

    Come lover come
    Come and hold my hand without fear
    Our love is good, there's no need for tears
    In a perfect world the hate will cease
    So that we both may know peace

    Come lover come
    Come and love my body, mind, and soul
    Your entity meshes with mine and we become a whole
    Though there is adversity, together we will rise above
    So that we both may know love

     

    THE LITTLE VIEWER GIRL


    Come they told me
    to Krum pum pum pum
    A new Xena ep. to see
    in Krum pum pum pum

    Our finest champagne we bring
    to Krum pum pum pum
    For that mimosa thing
    in Krum pum pum pum, Krum pum pum pum, Krum pum pum pum

    So to bribe them
    in Krum pum pum pum
    When we come

    Little lady
    in Krum pum pum
    pum

    We want to see the show
    in Krum pum pum pum
    I have the champagne to bring
    to Krum pum pum pum
    For that mimosa thing
    in Krum pum pum pum, Krum pum pum pum, Krum pum pum pum

    Shall I pour for you
    yum yummy yum yum
    Yes I'll have some

    Carole nodded
    in Krum pum pum pum
    "Take your seats, it's time"
    in Krum pum pum pum
    We stayed outta her way
    in Krum pum pum pum
    So she could hit "Pause" and "Play"
    in Krum pum pum pum, Krum pum pum pum, Krum pum pum pum

    Then Tricia smiled at us
    in Krum pum pum pum
    "The breakfast pizza is done."

     

    'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE SOLSTICE


     ‘Twas the night before Solstice when all through the hut
    Not an Amazon was stirring; they’d all finally shut up
    There’ll be hangovers in the morning ‘cause they drank without care
    And Eponin’s sure to be wondering, "How’d that feather get there?!"

    Most had passed out at tables instead of their beds
    The ale had dulled their reflexes and they slept like the dead
    And Xena with her chakram and I with my staff
    Had just settled down after a party and a half

    When out in the yard there arose such a clatter
    I was going to get up and see what was the matter
    But Xena’s chakram flew past me with a whoosh and a flash
    It went out the window and then we heard a great crash

    Now Ephiny was cursing, said we’d ruined her show
    Now I crossed to the window, just curious you know
    When what to my wide green eyes should appear
    But Eph. and several scantily clad Amazons spreading their –ummm--cheer

    Xena raised one eyebrow and covered my eyes really quick
    But Ephiny swore that they were only practicing a great new kick
    Xena shook her head, not knowing if the wine or the ale was to blame
    Tired and cranky, she shouted and called them several names;

    "Now Flasher, Lap Dancer, Romancer and Vixen
    You’re going to vomit, don’t be stupid, that’s liquor you’re mixin’
    Ephiny, is that your top on the porch? I’m ashamed of you all!
    Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!"

    I heard dry heaves somewhere in the hut accompanied with some sighs
    And took that moment to remove Xena’s hand from my eyes
    Then I saw a mischievous twinkle in those eyes of blue
    Maybe the ale was affecting my lover more than I knew

    I decided to wait for a sign or some proof
    That this was not imagined about "Miss Aloof"
    Then she took my hand in hers and I suddenly found
    The blood in my veins was beginning to pound

    As we walked to the bed I grabbed a tray full of fruits
    And ate several pieces while Xena took off her boots
    But when she sat up and looked at the tray I saw her jaw go slack
    Next thing I knew she’d pinned me flat on my back

    She said, "I know your appetite and sometimes it’s scary,
    But did you ever stop and think, maybe I wanted the cherry?"
    "Xena, if you wanted it you could’ve just said something you know
    I would’ve gladly given it to you had I known you hungered for it so."

    This seemed to please her and her grin was all teeth
    As she lifted my skirt and ran a hand underneath
    The chance of being seen sent butterflies to my belly
    But what Xena was doing lower down turned my insides to jelly

    Then in flew her chakram and landed on a shelf
    And I laughed when I saw this, in spite of myself
    My warrior gave a wink and then lowered her head
    And I decided to focus on what she was doing instead

    She spoke not a word but went straight to her work
    But she soon hit a ticklish spot and my knee gave a jerk
    She yelped and sat up, now clutching her nose
    Too late, the Amazons were awake and for a moment I froze

    Then I covertly pulled down my skirt and Xena started to whistle
    I told them it was almost morning and gave the sign for dismissal
    But I heard them exclaim as they ran out of sight
    "Better sound proof the walls or we’ll get no sleep tonight!"

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