“O, dear my lord…
Let this breast on which you have lent
As close in love as a foe in battle,”
~Jacqueline Carey, Kushiel’s Dart
These words, written by Anafiel Delaunay to his secret lover Prince Rolande de la Courcel, begin the poem “Antinous’ Ode to His Beloved.” The ode, once proscribed in Terre d’Ange, was later to be lauded and performed by the royal poet Thelesis de Mornay, shouted and whispered by besotted admirers to woo their beloved.
Now, it’s your turn – woo or declare your love with a special gift. Our own Eva nó Gentian will compose a unique poem for your beloved, to be presented to them in written or spoken form at the Longest Night Midwinter Masque*.
Choose from a two (2), four (4), or six (6) line verse, each with the following options:
- Recited for your beloved at the Longest Night Midwinter Masque, January 4, 2020 (specific time TBD)
- Written on beautiful 11″ x17″ high quality paper, suitable for display, presented to your beloved at the Longest Night Midwinter Masque, January 4, 2020
- Both recited and written
Prices are as follows:
- Two (2) lines
- Recited – $5
- Written – $10
- Both – $13
- Four (4) lines
- Recited – $10
- Written – $15
- Both – $23
- Six (6) lines
- Recited – $15
- Written – $20
- Both – $34
To purchase your poem, please email poet@thelongestnightmasque.com and specify your options. You will be provided with a payment link. Once your payment has been processed, the poet will begin composing your verse.
*Note: if you are not attending the Masque, we can arrange for shipping of a written poem to your home.