Valentines from Villains 2: To River from Your Secret Admirers by Phaedra

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PHAEDRA

Valentines from Villains 2: To River from Your Secret Admirers
Tuesday, February 8, 2005

River gets a special letter on the 14th

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To: Ms. River Tam c/o Amnon’s Post Freight and Holding Co. From: Your Secret Admirers

Can’t even think Can’t say boo Two by two we’re coming for you

Looking on ships Bashing in heads Can’t drown us out by taking your meds

Simon won’t help Nor will your friends You’ll never be able to make amends

This series is intended to honor some of my favorite poets and artists, so who better than Joss to style a poem after. This piece is based on the rhyme in "Hush." For some odd reason, the Gloves of Blue have always reminded me of the Gentlemen.

As always, I'm open to suggestions. Any special requests for pieces from your favorite Firefly baddy will be welcomed.

COMMENTS

Wednesday, February 9, 2005 3:18 AM

AMDOBELL

Brilliant! This series is such a neat concept and your choice of Joss to emulate in rhyme is perfect. Wish River could *send* a card back to them. Now wouldn't that be payback? Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me

Wednesday, February 9, 2005 7:20 AM

MAR

Hi!

The first time I saw the "hands of blue" men, they reminded me of the Gentlemen too, which is spooky, 'cause that's one of the most scary episodes in the Buffy series.

In fact, I've not catched it was by the rythm of "Hush" when I've first read it, yet I've liked it nevertheless. It's a very nice adaptation, in fact, you just gave me an idea for a small adaptation. ^_^

Wednesday, February 9, 2005 7:34 AM

KAYSKY

Very well done. Who's next?

Wednesday, February 9, 2005 9:42 AM

ODDNESS2HER

I'm sure Atherton Wing has some choice sentiments he'd love to share with Inara.

Thursday, February 10, 2005 3:01 AM

GLOWYRM

this kinda reminds me of the "children of elm st." rhyme, 'one two freddy's comming for you...' i didnt get to see 'hush' but i can understand how the gentlemen would "fit" within the ++joss' greates baddies of all time++ area. they gave me the creeps for weeks after.

Thursday, February 10, 2005 8:42 AM

OLDFAN45

BRAVO!

Thursday, February 10, 2005 9:34 PM

MAI

Creative, and a little creepy. I think maybe Badger needs a turn too.

Sunday, July 10, 2005 6:24 PM

FIGHTON4GOD

Shiny poem! But I wanted to see how River reacted.

But Mai, who would Badger send a letter to? =o

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 9:32 AM

BELLONA

ooh!!! LOVE this!!! no.1 hit 4 defnit

Saturday, October 15, 2005 2:06 PM

TRANQUILITY

OOH! i llove deep purple!

Saturday, October 15, 2005 2:06 PM

TRANQUILITY

OOH! i llove deep purple!

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