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A Knight Returns
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A Knight Returns |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Hearing the clink and clunk of the chains, fall of the gate. A war weary rider returns from a quest for his king. Sore, tender, tired from a long and arduous ride. Entering a gate, guarded heavily by new boyish faces A courtyard filled with children playing, laughing.. Listening to the age-old trickery of a vendor’s sale. Smelling breads baking, a bird’s skewered scent. Throwing a pittance to racing lads, begging in tow. Spying flushed face maidens watching from above. Dismounting slowly, shifting mail heavy on his sides Looking for the servant knave, wishing to be free. Drawing the sword, nicked and bloodied from the fight. Tending to the wounded chest, heart beating inside. Dreaming of a bath drawn by a familiar and fair maid Given as a child to a king, destined to be a knight. Serving and defending a king, queen, a maiden too. Yearning for the maiden’s smile, touch, sensual smell. Remembering intimate moments shared in a loft by two. Shucking off the mail, mittens, manly fighting things. Standing proudly for one to see, touch and feel. Anticipating a knock from the unguarded door below. Sensing a tender touch carrying a hot water pail. Sinking slowly into the depths of a lover’s tub. Eyes closed, breathing soap scented smells. Dreaming of a maid’s smile, soft and tingling touch. Gasping, startled from a submerged and stalking graze. Smiling, laughing, savoring a victor’s spoils. Thankful to be a knight returned from a successful quest. Alive to fight and love again.....and again....and again.... |
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RocketRide Junior Member
since 2000-10-06
Posts 13USA |
oh, i can feel his readiness to be back home with his maiden. your poem has such great imagery. this is nice. peace, --this is the last time i let the world get the best of me-- (from 'bleeding heart' by the suicide machines) [This message has been edited by RocketRide (edited 10-31-2001).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
One of my favorites...and today knights still yearn to return home to their fair maidens....James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Oh yes he is....and deservedly so....Glad that you enjoyed this little piece of history.... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx JM....always fun to share chivalry. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I have to say I love this one, Magnus. Excellent write.  All writing comes |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
long may they live. . . well done Sir. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* and his fair maiden is just as glad to have him in her arms once again. Well done, Sir Knight.   Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Oh yes Karen....so glad to be back in the arms of his maid....and now a warm soothing bath...with extras....hmmmm |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx LW....I always enjoy creating the visuals....can see it so well in my mind... Fell like I am there... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Sven, pleased that you enjoyed this. Fun writing it... |
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Keith Morgan Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 114Md |
Nicely written. Being an avid reader, I have read a couple of tales such as this. Brings back wonderful memories. I loved this, thanks for sharing. Write from the soul and the words will flow |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Keith....me too...I used to read about those days. Loved Knights of The Round Table and King Arthur, Merlin and all the gang... Certainly have always loved the ladies of the era as well. thanx for enjoying this. Gives me pleasure as well. OH....welcome to the wonderful world of Passions.... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I love this, one of my favorite visions.. Sandra |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mine too Sandra... Give me a day with the Knights bold Let me hear all of the stories told Let me bear a sword of sharp steel For tis these days that seem so real. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry, This has to be one of the best things I have seen from your pen. Of course I feel that way about them all. But, this one has splendid imagery...truly enjoyed the read. Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Nancy....I like this one too. I enjoy writing about this subject. One of my favorite parts of history that fascinates me. Glad you enjoyed the write and the visions. |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Sinking slowly into the depths of a lover’s tub. Eyes closed, breathing soap scented smells. Dreaming of a maid’s smile, soft and tingling touch. Gasping, startled from a submerged and stalking graze. Smiling, laughing, savoring a victor’s spoils. Thankful to be a knight returned from a successful quest. Alive to fight and love again.....and again....and again.... This...is medieval magic. A spell you have cast Sir...and I happen to love every word of the entire poem! But this is a vision of masculinity equipped for passion. Perfect! Sincerely, Regina |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Regina....and the bath was so nice... |
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