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Dr.Moose1
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0 posted 2009-03-03 11:44 AM


Their mighty steeds in pastures laze
grown fat from under-use
Where once the thunder of their hooves
alone might yield a truce

The luster of bright armor fades
its joints succumb to rust
no longer used for purpose made
in causes good and just

Sharp lances in their holders lay
as well great-sword and dirk
as knights dream of the battle fray
whilst seeking other work

Malaise has spead across the land
where once fierce conflicts raged
regretably poetic jousts
these days are seldom staged

My steed may be somewhat obese
but he's still good to go
I bought some "WD" today
the kind that says"4-0"

Though lance, great-sword, and dirk to some
appear a common pen
to those I wouldst most humbly broach
they come and get it then

In olden days the poets' joust
brought mirth unto the land
... for memories of gauntlets thrown
and lines drawn in the sand



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Sunshine
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1 posted 2009-03-03 12:16 PM


Brava!



Always a treasure to read you, Doc!



WTBAKELAR
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2 posted 2009-03-03 12:19 PM


That was a very enjoyable read.

I liked the story and meaning behind it a lot.

W.T.

Marc-Andre
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3 posted 2009-03-03 12:43 PM


Doc, that is a well-crafted piece, and a refreshing read to this reader (as is usual with your poetry.)

Mark

Dr.Moose1
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4 posted 2009-03-03 03:40 PM


Sunshine,
Thank you, I know you've followed some of those exploits here and had a chuckle or two. Lol, who knows, maybe chivalry is just taking a nap.
Doc

W.T.
Thanks for dropping by, I don't post often of late and am glad you liked this nostalgic piece saluting other times.

Mark,
Thank you. I do try to blend the subject matter with contemporary stylings and throw in a touch of humor. Quite simply, I enjoy making people smile.
Doc

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5 posted 2009-05-10 07:28 PM


Bring back the Poetic Jousts!   Bring back the Poetic Jousts!  Bring back the Poetic Jousts!  Bring back the Poetic Jousts!  Bring back the Poetic Jousts!

:: Alison chants and waves protest signs ::



Hey Doc Moose,

Again, I like this poem.

Alison

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6 posted 2009-05-11 04:59 AM


Fine writing, Doc.
              Ida

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7 posted 2009-05-11 03:57 PM


I'll join Alison in her chant. *S* But I can chant and clap, too... and this deserves applause! *S*
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