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The Lay of Charlemagne
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The Lay of Charlemagne |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
Risen forth from Roman lands and ashen skies Merovingians mirrored western Europe’s empire decline From barbarian peoples to unite common threads Soon princely crowns planted on warrior heads Weakened by armed conflict, terror and strife Charles Martel chose the time as ripe A new line was formed to become immortal on that day For to Pepin, then Carolus Magnus, known as Charlemagne Savior of papal virtue, protector of Rome From Aix-la-Chapelle his royal home Conqueror of the Lombards, Saxons and Bavaria Also passed his hand over Hungary and Austria Then the Moors from Spain did bow Before the Holy Roman Emperor’s Crown Which pope Leo on Christmas day Anointed as such in this way And kneeling before the great and Frankish one Did what no other pope has ever done And in doing so, created Empire Which still today ignites these nations’ desire His line birthed monarchy and imperials, Louis and Germans All owe heraldry and greatest respect to him By the sword and the cross he conquered best And with his sword and cross he lays now at rest |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting...James |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
This is what I mean by poetic intelligence. Very cool write, creative imagery. Your diversity as a poet is showcased here. Better be careful PK ... (we might figure out youre not just another pretty blue flame)*L* Well done poet sir. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Gotta admit, the title is what intrigued me...but you are truly expanding your horizons here PK----outstanding epic here! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Wonderful, wonderful. You are truly a poet and a historian. Thank you. Joyce |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
excellent PK. . . a superb salute. . . well done. . . and accurate. . .  -------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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