ROBIN

10 28 10

Eyes of unruly fire
summoned by an agency
insistent on the discipline of shadows
summoned to unleash infernos
of femininity
on the black-sheep magic
of her ancestors

Pupil erector of air stakes
rigid and consuming enough
to be branded tendencies of defence
against the credos of her hunter's company
the Coven decimators

A craft user
tagged as a runner in an arms race
only to be thrown away
as the finish line

Has anybody
some awakened maverick perhaps
zigzagged the pileup of principles
to decipher an embattled girl
maybe even lonely?
between the steel barrels in their hands
and the glass barrels on her face

Author's Note

Decided to put this one up for my friend Pax, who may be the only one in these parts who knows the true context of it haha It's based on the central character of an anime called Witch Hunter Robin...I've been sitting on it for quite some time, even though it's a personal favourite, as I'm not sure how accessible it is to those unfamiliar with the character, but perhaps there is still enough of a story in here to stir up one's imagination. I try not to make a habit of falling in love with fictional characters but I love this girl to death...

The avatar comes from the show's intro but was redrawn and recoloured by me.

Reviews

[Pax]

wow, you have sum it all up my friend... the ending of the poem leave us in mysterious ways of her fate... this poem can be interpreted in many different ways with or without the anime reference...its a stand alone storyline poem... i love this... just awesome!!!

[kublakhan27]

I'm not sure how to put it, I can only say thank you my friend for...understanding :)

[dw817]

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Hmm ... This is almost cryptical to read since I'm not familiar with Robin the Witch Hunter. I thought her name was Gretel or is that a different story ? :)

Can only find one slight correction HERE,
"A craft user tagged as a runner in an arms race only to be thrown away [as/at] the finish line."

[kublakhan27]

Haha no that's a different story...this is an old anime series with an underground following, though I was hoping there was enough of a story to leave it open to interpretation...the "as" is intentional but I can see where it could be confusing...I guess one would have to be familiar with the story to catch onto that part...thanks for the review :)

[dw817]

Sure. I was thinking of "Hansel & Gretel - Witch Hunters," the new movie out. The Anime has gotta be REALLY crazy silly for me to watch it usually tho. :7

[Pete Langley]

I love this poem - and understand not a word of it, Kube! Before I read your footnote, at one point - but not for long - I thought you were talking about the Statue of Liberty and the grand old US of A!!! Only a Brit could voice such irreverence! Very enigmatic, my friend. P.

[kublakhan27]

Haha I'm glad you like it Pete, and your comments did make me laugh...if I had to give it a number, probably 90 percent of my artistic influence is British...and being Canadian, I have some British tendencies anyway :)

[MOON]

Lovely write she sounds intriguing .

[kublakhan27]

She's very intriguing, as is her story...glad you like it Moon :)

[quinfinn]

was drawn to this write by the title, you see, Robin was my second wife..and one of the loves of my life. this poem is almost as embroiled in acidic language as she was, beautiful and strikingly intelligent, though a bane to her own peace and existence. some people, we never fall out of love with...count Robin among those...awesome write, khan...you have done it again....

[kublakhan27]

I hear you my friend...I've never been married but I could have been in one case...I think you would relate to this character in some ways...I'm always glad to know I can write things that people relate to...thank you Quin.

[kublakhan27]

Ha, just a fantastic fictional piece my dear friend.... you seem to have an eye for those maidens, of transparent beauty... So lovely this is dedicated to our good friend Pax... and it makes me curious, of the true meaning behind it... Just fantastic anime and Japanese music, so enjoyed this one... love love love it! :) A poem to fly high on! Thanks for sharing...

[kublakhan27]

Thank you my friend...there is something about this girl and her story (which is complicated) that resonates with me...I was even compelled to draw the opening scene, with a bit more colour mind you :) The music of the show is quite nice, it made of mostly of classical piano...I'm so glad you liked this piece, it's a personal fave, and thank you of course for your support and friendship :)

I felt it had a unique ego, and breathing life kind of thing through it... so loved this one. Pardon my NetherEnglish, it's just how I talk sometimes lol, you're amazing poet!

[kublakhan27]

Haha it's okay, I get where you're coming from haha Thank you again Elisa :)

Alrigh-tee-hee then :)

[kublakhan27]

:)

[Corset]

awww Pax rocks, and so does this poem , witch hunters hahaha, ah ya gotta love this world.

[kublakhan27]

He does, and I'm glad you like the poem :) Don't worry, she's not one of those cliche demon slayers...no Buffy comparisons to be found haha

[Corset]

well from the video she seems a very cool chick :)

[kublakhan27]

Oh she is...I mentioned this in my comments but she is one of the very few fictional characters I openly admit to loving to death ;)

[Corset]

I appreciate that about you, lol, girl fictionals are all the rage nowadays, i'm going to look her up and see if I love her too. :)

[kublakhan27]

Well hey, there's always room in the pop culture arena for girls who kick a*s, or in her case, set demons on fire haha ;)

[Jess]

this piece is pretty powerful!!!

[kublakhan27]

Thanks very much :)

[KAOlmsted]

I, personally, don't know anything about the girl in question, but the piece is pretty powerful. The references to Witch craft were...bewitching ;-) I liked this, and I'm glad you posted it. It could be about whomever the reader imagines it, really. Good one, k.

[kublakhan27]

Thank you Kim, I was hoping to stir up enough fantasy to make it semi-universal haha I'm glad you like it :)

[KAOlmsted]

I really do, but no surprise there; I like all of your work. My pleasure, as always.

[KeeD]

Haven't watched this anime as yet although I have heard about it :)
Very well written piece though, your way with words is excellent.
What other anime's do you watch my friend?

[kublakhan27]

Thank you Keegan :) I only watch a few cuz it's so hard to keep up with them...this one was a short series (like 20 episodes) which was manageable but some have been going on for years haha Naruto is the one I've been most faithful to.

[KeeD]

I love Naruto, just to be able to create so much from starting out with one town..Masashi Kishimoto is a genius. Oh wouldn't I love to read a Naruto piece by you.

[kublakhan27]

Oh man, I've written a ton of things inspired by the series...I've never posted them for the same reasons I never posted this one for such a long time...I will send some to you later...I've also drawn a few things which are here in my profile :)

A lot of people think he's a sloppy writer which I never understood...I mean, he must be doing something right for the series to endure as long as it has haha I get the impression that he's more about characters than plot though...

[KeeD]

I get why they think it, but I don't agree to have creativity flow like he does is truly a gift. If I could ever work along side someone like him one day it'd be a dream come true. I love his ability to make his characters to defer from the main plot of the story but how he can reconnect it all at a later stage.. somethings surprise you and for an anime to do that it's pretty cool.

[Frieda P]

Holy Bill of Rights, Batman! Okay that's the only Robin I know....but your poetry is intriguing nonetheless, who could resist
'glass barrels on her face''? :-)

[kublakhan27]

Haha I basically put this out in hopes that there was enough room for interpretation even if people did not know where the character came from...I also had a feeling that the last line might be a problem :P

This girl can summon fire with her eyes but she had a "poor aim" when she was younger, forcing her to wear glasses...I'm glad there was enough here for you to like it though :)

[Frieda P]

If you wrote the labels on the back of condiment bottles, I'm sure you'd come up with something creative! ;-)

[kublakhan27]

LOL Here I am thinking greeting cards were my calling ;P

[Frieda P]

Imagine those! ha!

[kublakhan27]

Haha nah it's not my intention to be remembered as "Anonymous" ;P

[Frieda P]

LOL stop you're making me laugh and I'm in a pissed off mood!!

[kublakhan27]

LOL Would you not want me any other way? ;P

[Frieda P]

If you make me smile one more time, it's all over for this mood of mine! ;-P

[kublakhan27]

Ummm...saline shopping bags? ;P

[Frieda P]

That's it, I'm so over you! ha ;-P

[kublakhan27]

LOL Aw as long as you're smiling I'll deal with it ;P