The maiden in yon tower
A cut rose in a vase
I longeth for such power
Her kiss upon my face
Incarcerated flower
Unnatural disgrace
Belongeth here this hour
Within mine heart's embrace
I send by pigeon carrier
A note of hope to her
Then deep within the barrier
I see her shadow stir
Her countenance seems merrier
She smileth, I be sure
Then shaketh she her derriere
Yet, still she looks demure
An infantryman lancer
Is all by claim I be
Yet, I will take the chance, sir
To saveth jailed lady
Who like a king's court dancer
Moves so elegantly
Lo, pigeon without answer
She hath no words for me
Yet, I storm to the castle
To save the damsel fair
My plan impulse and facile
I climb without a care
Spied with report by vassal
All know that I am there
I shall endure this hassle
My true love for to spare
By sheerest force of will
And courage most absurd
A dozen knights I kill
My vision bloodied, blurred
I fight wildly until
By her side pledge my sword
As if I be evil
She doth not say a word
She sendeth me away
And pointeth to yon door
As brave knights all make way
Defeated to my core
I’m shunned with such dismay
By maiden I adore
All battles won this day
Alas, still lost the war
Author notes
Give me armed muscleheads over fickle women anyday! I know how to deal with them!
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A contest entry
- Medieval Contest! by alexandrathegreat.
1200 points, ended November 22, 2007, 7 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Love both the mystery of the poem and the mystery of the picture. Intriguing from the very begining. You know I hardly noticed the rhyme scheme on account of how well it flowed through my veins. I love the ending as well irony is a wonderful thing thanks so much for entering.
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Very beautiful write. Wonderful imagery and lots of emotion expressed in this piece. Best of luck in the contest.
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Oh wow... I'm at a loss for words. This is truly beautiful. You rhyme your way into the readers heart and the painting you place on the canvas of my mind is one of passion and beauty. I don't know how to describe exactly what this made me feel but it hit home hard.
Love,
Amera♥
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