Knights Erstwhile

Max Gatrell
Author: Max Gatrell
Word Count: 143
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Oaths were sworn around the table,
Lords of old protect this land.
Vows of Honour and of Duty,
Palms of Glory held to hand.

Knights would fight for Justice Freely,
not for greed or Fleeting cash.
They wore Gold encrusted helmets,
around their waist a purple sash.

They possessed a Wizard ancient.
versed in rituals, strange and old.
Perform he did forbidden Magick,
He made lead turn into gold.

When at war, they battled Bravely,
in defence they held their ground.
Skilled they were in stealthy combat,
besting foes without a sound.

Though their purpose was not violence,
danced they did with Maidens fair.
Drunk their wine from golden goblets,
feasted well without a care.

Noble knights who fought with Virtue,
Down were Tyrants towns thus laid.
Chose they did their battles wisely,
swords unsheathed towards crusade.

(Copyright (©) 2008. All rights reserved)

  • TeriLee

    TeriLee, about 1 month ago

    Wonderful!!! Those were the days huh?? Thia is a fantastic read…..nice job!

  • Max Gatrell

    Max Gatrell in reply to TeriLee’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Cheers Teri. I agree, back in the day things were far better ;)

    M

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB, about 1 month ago

    I remember those ‘good ole days’ too. ;-)

    Alas… but then we all evolve into the future sooner or later…

    You are a genius in disguise, I just know it!!! Damned literate, learnED, edumicated shithead! :-P

  • Max Gatrell

    Max Gatrell in reply to JenniferB’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Cheers Jen, I don’t know about a Genius though, I think I just have a way with words.

    M

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB, about 1 month ago

    Cheers Jen, I don’t know about a Genius though, I think I just have a way with words.

    yep… you’re probably right, I hate that fucking word ‘Genius’ too… ;-)

  • Max Gatrell

    Max Gatrell in reply to JenniferB’s comment, about 1 month ago

    I like the word, but it doesn’t apply to me. Mozart, Lennon, Blake were Genius’s. I’m just someone who enjoys writing poetry.

    M

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB, about 1 month ago

    Ditto Max. What’s the matter? Has somebody frightened you?

    JB
    BJ
    A

  • Max Gatrell

    Max Gatrell in reply to JenniferB’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Come on Jen I don’t do frightened lol

    M

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB, about 1 month ago

    :-)

    Well I have to agree with you on that one… ;-)

  • greeneyedlady

    greeneyedlady, about 1 month ago

    hey, this is a joy to read, it transports you back through time!

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