My King is dead
as heart bleeds in deep sorrow,
my oath to protect
could not save him.
This pain so intense
a prayer I send,
from a humble knight
for my sovereign's salvation.
Heaven's blessings radiate
unto my lord's hollow frame
and my honourable plea
lifts my majesty's soul.
My sword, oh lost ruler
will forever defend your name.
Author notes
Image Katherine Dinger, image is called Staark Knight.
30-60 words
A contest entry
- a humbled knight ~fantasy prompt. . . by JinSays.
500 points, ended October 15, 2008, 5 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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This pain so intense
a prayer I send,
from a humble knight
for my sovereign's salvation.
I do love this entry very very much. Excellent emotive devices, love the end.
Thank you for your entry, and best wishes to you,
jin -
Oh wow, what a thrilling interpretation of the prompt. I loved the images you painted, especially when the words outweigh the picture
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wow I can see one of King Arthurs knights saying just this. Great job
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