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Geezer
Geezer
Jun 06, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Paladin

Dull,once glorious armour,holding up a shell of a man.

Grey,limp egret plume lying limp upon his helm.

Beaten,dented shield held low.

The lance all but splintered,from tilting at phantom dragons.

 

This sword still has some sting,only needing a Gordian knot to unravel.

My eyes still see epic battles,maidens to rescue.

Enemies...evil upon the land.

 

Cold gruel and water for breaking fast.

My steed and I share meager rations.

We are weary to the bone.

 

Creaking leather,accompanying our drone of heavy breath.

Plodding steps take us on our quest.

Long journey, far from home.

 

What? Ho! My faithful steed!

See you, that gentle glen?

The sun shines bright. There, by that gurgle brook.

Green grass to eat and lie on.

 

Banter stilled by the sight,young lads' eyes wondering.

Fish forgotten.

How came here,you? Great knight...

                                                                                                          We will stay 'till you wake.

A vigil shared by ravens.

 

　

　

　

　

　

— Geezer, Jun 06, 2009

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Region, Country: New York State - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Poe, Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, Shakespeare, and many of the poets here at Neopoet.

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sumsum22

17 years ago

extended metaphor?

I see the extended metaphor of old age here, put in an interesting light. the images here. the images bring to light all sorts of things, actually. not just the..middle ages or whenever knights and vassals and lords were cruisin', but images of an untouched natural setting, one that i pine for on a regular basis. really nice poem, Geezer. Bryan
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 12 months ago

I too pine...

I too pine for natural settings. I wanted to convey the images that you saw,and a part of those images was nature,and the feeling of peace. Maybe an eternal one? Thank you for the read and comments. A clue for you,my friends,both here,and in my revision. Gee.
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 12 months ago

Yeah,I forgot about that ole alignment.

I think if you read my revision you will see it in a different light.[not the alignment]. I'm glad that you liked it and hope you like it even more with fresh eyes. Gee.