This is something I wrote for a V54 flashlight giveaway on the other flashlight forum:
The Merchant of Light
Come, O shoppers, both proximal and distal,
And attend my sale of this illuminating crystal.
Turn your mindās eye to my marketplace stall
And soon you will be held fast in its thrall.
What? Are no traders attent to my tale?
Not one with the foresight to be my first sale?
If knowledge is power then let me impart
Strength and wisdom enough to give it a start.
Cast your gazes upon this, my stock-in-trade,
Even at a distance you can see itās well-made.
But it appears to be just a cylinder metallic
Multi-colored, perhaps, from a bath in phthalic.
Diminutive enough to be hidden in my hand,
How can so small a thing be anything grand?
Itās the metal of Titans and stronger than steel
And for its purposes there is none more ideal.
It was mined at great effort from deep earthly veins
And gathered in great peril where the Russian Czar reigns.
Itās a thing of great beauty, we all can agree,
But thatās not why I hawk it, if you truly know me.
Thereās magic inside, as Iāll demonstrate soon.
Gents please hold your swear words, and, ladies, donāt swoon.
It comes from a wizard from a far western land
Yclept Vinh, heās a magister much in demand.
I see the astrologer there has a look of disdain.
You say you worked with this magic, all your efforts in vain?
In a moment Iāll unleash it, so youāll all feast your eyes,
And the Sultan of London has one twice its size!
So, Master Stargazer, Iāve just one question to ask,
Was the sorcery or your skill not up to the task?
Thereās a runic inscription, a āVā, a ā5ā and a ā4ā
An incantation perhaps, so I dare not read more.
Behold! Itās a torch ātwill illumine the skies
Donāt gaze into its core if you value your eyes!
But the fire coming out of the end of this torch
Is not hot to the touch, it will not even scorch.
āTis not the souls of the righteous inside for its force,
Though I know it, I cannot divulge its true source.
Should be obvious now itās of limitless worth
For a piece of the sun has been brought down to earth.
The Astromancer chooses to lumen the sky?
Iām so glad that I moved you to give it a try.
So step up quickly and make your purchases fast.
Iām sorry, the young pilgrim has purchased my last.
Please, unhand my garment. Hold your threatening talk.
Iāve committed no crime ācause Iāve run out of stock.
Hide your frowns, gentle people, for truth to be told,
Iāve something up next thatās more valuable than gold.
Great treasure it is that I import from the east,
If the last was a sweetmeat, then this oneās a feast!
Itās out in the courtyard where my camel is tied.
Please wait in the shade while I just step outsideā¦
So, I went to look to my rules and to the entry list again and I noticed that I wanted to do one thing!
This is my GAW, so I want to enter a new rule:
Rule 17 - This GAW is open to members that give/have given an active contribute to BLF and our activity here. Hence, entries from members that predominantly enter only in Giveaways, will not be considered.
Due to this rule, the entries list will be modified. Some names of members that donāt fit this rule will be eliminated from the entries list!
Hope you understand this decision!
I rather have less entries on the GAW, but I prefer to offer a light to someone that has given a contribute and has shared something within the community than to offer it to leeches!
Iām OK with that rule and actually my GAW has a similar one.
But Iām less critical than you and not just you of the users who are open about not having any flashlights - because it would be easier for them to lie and pretend to be someones they are not. They have courage to be themselves - and while Iām not going to give them lights - I respect that.
I dont want to post a photoā¦ But something flashaholic related.
ā> I can NOT stop thinking inā¦ Modding, upgrading, cleaning, using and enjoying my flashlights. I can notā¦ I canāt. Sorry but it is a strong feeling inside of meā¦. It isā¦ Myā¦ Religion!!! <ā