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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
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Texas

0 posted 2000-10-22 04:12 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.

© Copyright 2000 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
1 posted 2000-10-22 04:46 PM


Gunslinger,
this kept its form throughout and became a thoroughly thrilling read. Visions of pirates are now floating in my head.(Whether that was your intention or not)
Be well
Kethry


Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.
Gail Sheehy

Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada
2 posted 2000-10-22 09:56 PM


"And better yet to face a foe…
Who shows no ‘int of fear."

"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."

Wow!!! Brilliantly penned Gunslinger! What a marvelous read this was. You have the verbiage right down to a science, absolutely perfect ... and such a wonderful tale indeed. Very well done, much enjoyed this!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

Rainydays
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since 2000-10-21
Posts 324

3 posted 2000-10-22 10:04 PM


My oh my, what a poetic craftsman y'be! Stunning tale, good sir, and I can tell ye I enjoyed ev'ry impaling moment of it!

Rainydays

GreyMouser
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since 2000-10-20
Posts 17

4 posted 2000-10-22 11:57 PM


Excellent tale, Gunslinger...
'ats off to Ye
Mike

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5 posted 2000-10-22 11:58 PM


Slinger~
You never leave us wanting -
anything but more.
Tight and conclusive !
Got that lilt down to a fine art !
~*Marge*~


~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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