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First__Knight
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0 posted 2000-05-13 11:28 PM


Death of your Champion
~First Knight~

My heart cries in silence
with an empty hollow sound.
Death, blood and violence
here upon the ground.

This knight has fought this battle,
and did the best I could.
Battered armor, worn out saddle
dying before I should.

I know that I'm alive
but the end is very near
This I can derive
the pain is very clear.

Beaten down and now I'm fading,
Yes my life you can take.
But nothing is worth the trading
of the love that we did make.

Death I will surely see,
now my love for you defiled.
As strong as I could be,
you could have killed me when you smiled.

Take my life now quickly,
Don't leave me in this pain.
Pale white now and sickly,
and there's nothing left to gain.


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 A man does not love a woman because she is beautiful...But she is beautiful because he loves her.






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WolfsMate
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1 posted 2000-05-13 11:31 PM


A heart breaking verse. Your emotions a strongly felt in this.

 "You never have to worry...Never fear for I am near"

Sven
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2 posted 2000-05-14 01:00 AM


The champion is wounded by the one that he loves. . . the unkindest cut of all. . .

The hurt and pain are very evident here First Knight. . .

Excellent poem. . .

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 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Tom26
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3 posted 2000-05-14 03:15 AM


The champion was defeated, not by an enemy, but by the one he loved. This poem is very powerful and true.

               -Tom

 Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody's watching- Anonymus

Lost Dreamer
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4 posted 2000-05-14 08:35 AM


What a poem, what strength of emotion exhibited, what sadness it brings out. There are many battles in life, and we become stronger with each battle fought. Whether we win or lose we are still champions in someones eyes.  
Kit McCallum
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5 posted 2000-05-14 08:42 AM


This is an incredible poem full of heartfelt emotions FirstKnight ... the comments from those above are insightful, and I can only echo their sentiments ... nicely done!

Best wishes for the next battle,
/Kit

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2000-05-14 08:43 AM


First_Knight,
Well I guess the second knight will win again, enjoyed the poem.

First__Knight
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7 posted 2000-05-16 01:38 AM


Thank you all very much
wayoutwalt
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8 posted 2000-05-16 01:40 AM


this is befitting of my mood here lately im glad i read it yuh its very good
Beki
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9 posted 2000-05-16 02:29 AM


have to echo the others, finely written, full of sadness and it is clear who the conqueror is...good work  
JamesMichael
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10 posted 2000-05-16 11:14 AM


I feel like I am strong right now but if the woman that I have softened my heart for rejects me it would be very painful for me.   James
Corinne
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11 posted 2000-05-16 11:27 AM


Poignant and sad, but I know from your other words that you have hope, too.

Corinne

Denise
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12 posted 2000-05-16 11:36 AM


Yes, I know that pain. Life does go on though, it just takes time. This is very sad and very well written, David.

Denise

hoot_owl_rn
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13 posted 2000-05-16 11:46 AM


David...this poem saddens me in its content. We are only defeated if we allow ourselves to be...I've learned that lesson the hard way. There is always hope my friend and I hope you find exactly what you are looking for.
Hugs
Ruth

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