DulcineaThis is such a fun frippery of a book. It didn't always hit the mark, but when it did I couldn't help laughing. Out loud, of course!
DULCINEA
BESTIR YOURSELF
dragons-
dragons everywhere
where are the dragons?where are you?
I am beset by dragons my love!
There has been perfidy
in this strange land of iron islands
and wraiths that drape themselves in steam
are you in the kitchen?
no kitchen could produce a bellow so terrifying
nor a stench so foul
as that of these steel dragons
I think you are in the kitchen
they perch upon nests of flame
yesyou are absolutely in the kitchenthat is the tea kettle
I WILL SLAY THEM ALL
please do not stab my tea kettle
ah, dear one
your concern for my safety does you credit
but a man must be brave
where is my steed
where is Rocinante
I REQUIRE SWIFTNESS
Mallory Ortberg, Texts From Jane Eyre:And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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