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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2009-07-11 08:50 PM

I've known a knight, or two, I 'ave-
And this is what I've found…
Too oft by foolish ritual,
Or, blind loyalty they're bound.

Ah, let them scoff be'ind me back,
Me blade is still for 'ire-
I'll serve the 'ighest bidder!
Adventure's me desire.

Aye, I be Scot… A problem, that?
Then, prithee, draw thy blade…
On lesser grounds than these by far,
To rest, brave men I've layed!

Ah, that's a lad! En garde! Ami-
Faith, that was close, my word!
Aye, ye've a wrist, 'tis plain to see
Tha' oft ye've used a sword.

Ah, pleasant is the ring of steel,
Upon the Traveler's ear.
And better yet to face a foe…
Who shows no 'int of fear.

Aha! I pricked ye tha' time lad.
I learned tha' fro' a Master…
In old Seville's "salle de armes"-
It's oft spared fro' disaster.

Oho, it's tit for tat ye play-
Aye, tha' time you pricked me…
No more time for fun an' games,
Let see wha' we sha' see.

Ah, lad, ye press me 'ard, ye do!
Ye've no repect for years.
'Tis sad tonight yer widowed lass
Will weep those bitter tears.

Ah, lad, ye showed such promise, too
Look wha' ye've gone an' done-
Ye fair misread my feint, me lad…
An' now yer course is run.

The coup? Ah, yes, I'll grant ye grace-
Yer courage didna fail-
I'll lift a glass fer ye tonight-
So goes the Traveler's Tale.

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

1 posted 2009-07-12 01:50 AM

Wonderful writing and wonderful story. You keep me on the edge of my seat - and the tightness of your poetry is amazing!

Alison

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2009-08-08 03:50 PM

Another exciting tale.
Ida

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

3 posted 2009-08-08 04:08 PM

John,

I am trying not to be impatient, but I want more!

A

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

4 posted 2009-08-08 09:58 PM

Yes a great poem Gunslinger, told in true

Scotish style. Thank goodness they don't fight that way now. Take care my friend.

Lindsay

Michael

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

5 posted 2009-08-09 01:15 AM

You Sir are a pleasure to read.

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