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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2001-11-01 06:13 PM

Standing inside the granite  walls
Knowing not which one of them falls
a thousand wait  impending fate
when released from within a  gate.

A battle field of  crimson  near
Hearts bled of souls that know no  fear.
Covered with scores  of those who fight.
Warriors led on by horse born knights.

Hear the clash of steel and the cry
As archers arrows released  fly
Pour  oil upon the fields below
as wide eyes tell a tale of woe.

Hear the sound of trumpets berate.
Shout the battle cry, storm  the  gate
Keep maids huddled  in  towers well
Defeat a thought ye let not dwell.

Guard the kingdom and all the lands
Keeping  the peace with bloodied hands
Living life of the strong and brave.
War on in battle fearless knave.

Once the day becomes now the night
march within the walls till safe light
Sharpen the steel axe for the day
of battle again in harm's way.

Lady Ollyne
Member

since 2001-01-08

Posts 337
East Coast

1 posted 2001-11-01 06:25 PM

I can view this
as I look out
my tower chambers...

Lady Ollyne

"O, learn to read what silent love hath writ:
To hear with eyes belongs to love's fine wit"...Shakespeare

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

2 posted 2001-11-01 06:42 PM

Yes you can my lady....yes you can.

Startime
Member Ascendant

since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

3 posted 2001-11-02 08:40 AM

You have brought this battle to life in vivid detail, my friend. I can see the knights on the field fighting for their lives and I can feel the hearts of their maidens praying for their safe return. Another masterpiece from your pen.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

4 posted 2001-11-02 10:14 AM

very well done!! I liked this one very much!

janmew
Member

since 2001-10-27

Posts 134
Canada

5 posted 2001-11-02 11:01 AM

Very well written, and wonderful imagery. I can see the battle raging as it would have in the days of knights. I can also see the metaphor.... for modern day city living.

Poetry is an expression of feelings. I do not write poems, but rather, the poems use me to write themselves.

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

6 posted 2001-11-02 11:18 AM

Wonderful write, Magnus, I feel the battle raging then and now.
Sandra

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