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JP
Senior Member

since 1999-05-25

Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

0 posted 2000-07-06 12:41 PM

He surveys the field of battle,
sadness gripping his heart
for he knows what must
eventually come to pass,
victory, in soul's bloodletting.

He dreads the fight to be.
Cowardice? No. Just love,
given to him by the Queen
and knowledge given freely
by her wizard and scholars.

He now knows of truth,
seen in her shimmering eyes,
truth that his challenge,
is to show kindness, love,
to all who toss the guantlet.

He feels the love she gives,
something unknown to him before.
He understands his duty,
of chivalry, honor, benevolence,
of caring for all humanity.

The battle before him is senseless,
faced in stoic sadness,
his sword heavy in his heart.
His shield forgotten, not needed,
she guards his heart, his life.

The challengers circle the field,
thier quest always honorable.
He watches them intently,
not wanting thier hurt, death,
not encouraging thier charge.

Silently he waits, knowing,
knowing he cannot lose now,
'cause her love has given,
eternal victory for his soul,
even if he dies this night.

JP
Senior Member

since 1999-05-25

Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

1 posted 2000-07-10 09:48 AM

Have I been exiled?

Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP

"Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2000-07-10 12:11 PM

Exiled ... no, not that I've heard

i think its a matter of
so many poets
so little time ...
getting hard to keep up in here...
anyway...
this is very cool,
a very romantic and well written weave
enjoyed the read
take care
jm

I think I could need - this in my life
If you're gone - baby you need to come home
there's a little bit of something me
In everything in you
MB20

Jamie
Member Elite

since 2000-06-26

Posts 3168
Blue Heaven

3 posted 2000-07-10 12:15 PM

Ah, the age of chivalry...Very well told story JP... I like this a lot.

Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".

Alle'cram
Senior Member

since 2000-02-28

Posts 1816
Texas

4 posted 2000-07-10 12:34 PM

Hi JP, Excellent! Maybe my favorite from you. A true poet you are, kind sir. Enjoyed this very much. Marcy

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