Upon 1st viewing Buffy the VampireSlayer

Date: 12/29/1998
From: ThomasMalthus

Upon first viewing Buffy the Vampire Slayer
by ThomasMalthus

Much have I travelled the realms of TV
And many good shows, like Sliders, I've seen
Found many westerns, cop shows, Mr. Bean
Which critics proclaim are the best to see

Oft of one different show I'd been told
That Sarah Gellar killed vampires often
Yet did I somehow be seen to soften
When I saw her fighting vampires so bold

Then I saw Willow casting spells supreme
And Xander standing up to vampires there
And Oz is gone, although I know not where
But laying around, dying are the team

My heart filled with despair, my skin was pale
The worst terror e'er to hit Sunnydale

Buffy is caught, worse seeming to worsen
She escapes, to attempt to save the town
Upon her exploits, her mother does frown
Willow and Xander are getting nursing

She feels that she must rescue Giles post haste
He's been taken by Angel, who needs him
To tell the ritual, Angel bleeds him
For which most vampires seem to have a taste

The battle scenes' awesome, Buffy seems doomed
But swordfights with Angel leave her control
Willow's enchantment gives Angel his soul
Buffy, depressed, must make Angel entombed

And now I am hooked, I must hear the tale
What happens to Buffy, gone Sunnydale?

With all apologies to John Keats, for "On First Looking into Chapman's Homer". I think this poem pretty much expresses how I feel about the show. Needless to say, I will be watching next week.

ThomasMalthus

Wow!

Date: 12/29/1998
From: SlidingThrough

That's impressive after just one viewing (actually it would be
impressive even if you'd been watching from the beginning!). I
might just have to check this out for myself. Although there
*is* the risk of finding another show I'd be hooked on...what to
do, what to do???!!

ST

not

Date: 12/30/1998
From: SouthernSlider

I'm not a "Buffy" buff, but your poem was amazing. Keep it up!

Amazing!

Date: 12/30/1998
From: QBall79

Great job! The amazing part is how you remembered the names of all those characters. I have seen Buffy a few times, and would probably watch regularly if I had the time - it's a great show, but the only name I know is Buffy. I am terrible at remembering names. I'm the guy that, when telling you about a movie, uses the actors' names instead of the characters.

Q-Ball79

Excellent !!

Date: 12/30/1998
From: BritSlider

Splendid poem TM, I'm sure that Mr Keats would be flattered by the homage to his work!
Over here in England the wonderful BBC are just stating to show the Buffy series, in fact the premiere episode is on tonight, so finally I shall get to see what all the fuss is about. I'm certainly looking forward to it, I seem to be one of the few people I know who really liked the film.

Cheers
BritSlider

Flattery will get you everywhere!

Date: 12/30/1998
From: ThomasMalthus

You guys are so nice! Thank you for all of your kind words about my poem! You wouldn't believe how much I'm blushing right now!

ThomasMalthus

And thanks to Executive and Buffyboy

Date: 12/30/1998
From: Executive

For explaining the show to Thomas without giving away too many spoilers. Glad I could help! Cute poem, by the way. ;-)

How could I forget Exec and bb?

Date: 12/30/1998
From: ThomasMalthus

Thank you both for introducing me to Buffy. Executive especially for picking out the best episodes to acquaint me with the show. Thanks to both!

ThomasMalthus

Great Poem

Date: 12/31/1998
From: HotelTwilightZone

Hey that was a great poem. I watch it every week also and even I have trouble remembering who is who and what their names are. I like the theme music and because it's such a fast paced show.

Yup, now that you have watched for the first time, you are going to be hooked just like I am.

HotelTwilightZone

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