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Of Knights and Dragons
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Of Knights and Dragons |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Of Knights and Castles There’s a tale that’s still is living, horror that is unforgiving Through the royal vein still sieving, words that flow in infamy Centuries past two youthful squires, boyhood friends in woods and mires Lit by heritage, the fire’s burning torch of chivalry Both with dreams to light the high and gallant torch of chivalry Sons of purest royalty In the days of kings and castles, knightly crest with golden tassels Two with blood as blue as summer skies were training duteously Of one family, different lineage, but the two would joust and scrimmage To portray the manly image that would set their spirits free Catching maiden’s eye with images that set their spirits free Training skills of chivalry Visions set upon the power, and the heights of fortress tower To be dubbed a knight to serve, protecting king and family Roses bearing thorn and thistle, wielding swords that slice and whistle Through the air their arrow missile, targeted for knighthood’s knee Handsome cousins, thorny roses, bowing on a squire’s knee Dubbed a knight of royalty Each a tough and youthful squire, now in honored knight‘s attire Armor, gauntlets, tunics bearing crest of royal family Both were skilled in equal measure, both were deemed the castle’s treasure Two young knights prepared to fight and battle any enemy Bearing crests of heritage passed down through royal family Knighthood was their destiny But their friendship greatly withered, jealousy had slowly slithered From two hearts in love with one, sweet gem of principality By her beauty they were taken, friendship’s honor was forsaken Inner beauty was mistaken for her skin of ivory Soft and dainty were her lips and gentle face of ivory Tender face of royalty Both, her flirting eyes were sharing, both would challenge any daring Knight to joust for her attentions, and display their chivalry How her fluttering eyes pretended, loving gestures so intended Only to fulfill unmended illness born in infancy Madness in a mind fermenting since the days of infancy Behind a face of ivory Waiting for a burning ember, something she would long remember Burning ember that would flare into a hero’s ecstasy Then one day from out a tavern, came the rumors of a cavern Where there lived a fuming dragon, who emerged from deepest sea Born on land and lurking in the cold, cold waters of the sea Blowing fires of tyranny From the mountains highest ridges, past the gorge and long foot bridges Furious eyes had spotted this young maiden walking endlessly Holding two bright golden crosses, and illusion’s albatrosses Pacing back and forth across the castle’s highest balcony Soft and tender ivory feet were treading ‘cross the balcony Madness pacing to be free Dragon monster, breath of fire, eyes fixed on his one desire To attack the pacing maiden, lunatic of secrecy Spotted by the knights on duty, to protect the charming beauty And collect a handsome booty, and the hand of royalty Both adorned with every weapon, and their crests of dignity Crests of family royalty For a moment was forgotten, brewing hatred, ties grown rotten Now they fought together, these two cousin knights of chivalry Dragon fires flared and threatened, monster roaring blared and deafened But his might was greatly lessened by their ingenuity Two young knights who killed a dragon with their fine agility Blue blood bulging furiously Both were then rewarded greatly, feast of celebration stately Honoring the heroes, one of which would wed the queen-to-be Honored knight of her own choosing, one the winning, one the losing Both invited to attend the musing princess , full of glee Laughing to herself at these two fools, the knights of chivalry Youthful knights of chivalry On a night of clashing lightening, in her darkened chamber, frightening Shadows danced upon the walls where she was locked with iron key There she begged their knightly presence, to endow to one her essence One she would select to be the husband wed in royalty Blue with blue mixed in a marriage bound by solid royalty There alone the royal three As they knelt before her Highness, ivory face pretending shyness Hands behind her back were holding sharpened weapon rigidly Not a moment hesitated, two bowed heads decapitated Never lingered, never waited, just a slice deliberately Two beheaded knights who roam the castle halls eternally Knights with spirits running free Tales of horror, ghostly vision, live within this royal prison Chamber tainted with blue blood and essence of insanity Two young boys grew up together, rode the trails in any weather Knew the cliffs and fields of heather, wore the crest of family Handsome knights, two cousins bearing crests of royal family Dubbed by sword’s insanity Elizabeth Santos |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
I thought this was just a great write.Interesting,original,with a lessson to be learned as well as a most entertaining story.First poem I ever saved...Thanks for posting it. Live like it's your last day... |
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Crimson Moon Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 52NY, USA |
Stunning work. A friend of mine will love it. thank you. Crimson A secret place high atop the forest hills and valleys touched by all you have been and content to be all that you are. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Waiting for a burning ember, something she would long remember Burning ember that would flare into a hero’s ecstasy Then one day from out a tavern, came the rumors of a cavern Where there lived a fuming dragon, who emerged from deepest sea Born on land and lurking in the cold, cold waters of the sea Blowing fires of tyranny ================================== You know Im loving this gem of internal rhymes and imagery. Does this style/ structure have a name? Or is this a gifted Lady Santos creation  So good to find your name here today Poetess Liz.  "How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Liz, what a pleasure to awaken to one of your writings. This is a joy to read and appears to roll off the tongue. Love it and into my library it goes! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Poe himself would roll in glee This epoc poem of chivalry. And you my dear would be the rose No other would I interpose. Excellent  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Lady Elizabeth, your royal quill dost truly thrill and capture one's imagination!  A captivating story, poetically expressed!  Linda |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wow. Elizabeth, this is just a wonderful write. Much enjoyed and saving it to read again! hugs, Chris  "At one glance |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Lady Santos...what all of them said above, and for all the effort put into this wonderful, wonderful work of art! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all so very much for yourlovely comments on this poem. The rhyme scheme is like Poe"s "The Raven". I am warmed by the voices of poet friends Liz |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I enjoyed this immensely, Elizabeth. *S* You told a wonderful tale... captivated this reader through every line... and did so with flawless rhyme and cadence... this is excellent! *S* |
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