The knight he hears the call to fight
To arm himself for chivalrous war:
In his world, his might is right
The knight he hears the call to fight.
Colours and steel, a stirring sight
To obey his liege's feudal law:
The knight he hears the call to fight
To arm himself for chivalrous war.
The stallion hears the trumpet's call
His noble head in armoured plate:
Huge warhorse, mightiest of all
The stallion hears the trumpet's call.
Curvetting, prancing, rearing tall
Reined in hard, he'll barely wait:
The stallion hears the trumpet's call
His noble head in armoured plate.
Author notes
My second go at a triolet...
A contest entry
- A Macandrew Triolet contest by macandrew.
375 points, ended April 18, 2007, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Form Poetry: The Triolet by Bambaloo.
1050 points, ended July 14, 2007, 22 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Strong.
I've read few pieces on this topic, and it's very original. The two triolets complement eachother well, as well as the wording and everything. It's beautiful, and strong. You will do well in this contest, good luck, and thank you for entering. -
beautifully penned triolets and they go together as wonderfully as they stand alone. Excellent fluidity and rhymes as well. 
s and best wishes... ~Genie~
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Awsome peom, interesting text
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i just had to stop by and check out the picture
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He has better trousers now! Or breeches or whatever they're called. From some angles: astounding...
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Well you certainly picked a ton of my favorite subjects for this poem. Well written and thank for entering.
John -
I hadn't heard of triolets until I read this, but I think I'll really like them!
: ) This wasn't about something beautiful or extraordinary (usually!) but you used the words and emotions behind them to convey something attention drawing. Good job. (I especially liked the horses description!) -
Your worlds allowed my imagination paint a nice picture wtih your words...nicely done...even though how they use to fight this way, always seemed like suicide to me...so bloody...thanks for sharing
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I really like where this took me. I think that it fits the form of Triolet in every sense of the description. Wonderful
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Makes me want to joust or ride in a quest for the Holy Graile... excellent job on this. I enjoyed the journey. Write on, poet.
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Lovely. You nailed the form and brought forth the good age of chivalry.
Talia -
LOVED IT
This is fantastic. I truly loved it. Different style done with ease. Good luck in the contest.
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very very good triolet and an interesting subject too good imagery and cool choice of words
well done
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Brilliant, simply brilliant, the rhythm the cadence the wonderful flow makes this a joy to read again and again. The relationship of warrior and steed is perfectly displayed and the imagery is lovely. You are much more skilled at this than you realize, and i bow to your considerable skill. A Triolet still makes me quake and quiver with fear. Blessings and best wishes, ~richard
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