He’d slain all of the Dragons,
and his foes were put to rout.
His hair is much thinner now,
and some teeth have fallen out.
His armor is scarred and rusty,
and squeaks some when he walks.
His hearings not what it used to be,
and he mumbles when he talks.
And she’s no longer beautiful,
her golden hair has turned to gray.
Her figure that once was hourglass,
long ago has sifted away.
But she remembers years ago,
all locked up in the tower.
And praying for a gallant Knight,
as she wiled away each hour.
Then he arrived on noble steed,
with lance and armor shining.
She knew right then in her heart,
he’d come to end her pining.
One by one he slew them all,
her mind can plainly see.
Single handed he’d stormed the castle,
won the day and set her free.
Now despite the passing of time,
and he’s no longer like his former.
But when she holds his shaking hands,
he’s still her Knight in Shining Armor
P.N.
Author notes
Written June 26th, 2006
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A contest entry
- Inspiration...... by Erotik Rose.
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Very well done
I like the little tale within this poem I think it's a fine piece
Thank you for sharing and for being part of the contest!
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This is a wonderfully humourous poem which i enjoyed so much. It could actually be the follow up to the song, 'Knights in rusty armor'. I loved the way you described her figure as sifting away. That was brilliant. The whole piece was just spot on and read so well from beginning to end. Flow and rhythm good, and the ease of it, just right. Well done .
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In line 7 ...
you forgot the "d" on "use". Not bad in any case.
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Thanks I missed that. It was my country boy backgroung. hehe
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Wow... this is wonderful I loveeeee every detail...
wonderfully written.....
~great write
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Thank you Perception. I'm glad it pleases you.
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What a wonderful piece of romance, with a refreshing message that true love continues through the years of aging. Thank you for your entry
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Thank you DP.. I glad you liked it. I was a Green Beret in Nam in 62. A while back my wife of 43 years told me i was still her knight in shiney armor, even if the armor is a little rusty. I'm not in near bad a shape as in the poem, but that was my insporation.. hehe
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Awwww
Now this just warmed my heart
I so enjoyed reading the light-heartedness and the sweet feelings within every line
Thank you for sharing!
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There you are.. I thought youd run off with some hairy legged boy. hehe
Thanks for the compliment.
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Excellent Write
Aaaaaaaaaaaaw
What a gorgeous piece you have penned my friend!
The last stanza...just magnificent
I love to see older couples walking and holding hands..
You can see and feel the
from their eyes...
When I played Bingo...Yes I play Bingo
The couples would sit next to each other and it was like a date for them...
Some time to get away and have FUN...
Thank you for sharing this excellent one!
Loved it immensely!!!
Many blessings to YOU always
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Yes you may, as long as my name is on it.. Glad you liked it..
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May I have permission to print up this poem from the contest to put with others
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Think you for your comment. Glad you liked.
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This is very nice Beret, no matter what changes may happen over the years love is within the soul. Thank you for entering the contest and good luck.
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