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kNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR - (picture this...)

KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR ....

The fullness of white, dimpled  flesh
o'flows his steel-chinked armoured breast
Amor is nearest to her mind.
                He is leaving
                he has no time.
 
She leans naked straddled atop his horse
 back arched exposed breasts
pressed hardened nipples on cold metal
He sits rigid -
grim and unimpressed
she hangs on adamant
 rejected and  distressed
 
With gropping gloved metallic hands
He grasps her flailing flesh-
between its deep recessive bands
he pushes her back
 He makes her stand.
Untouchable, fully armoured and invincible is he
why not show a little chivalry?
 
The horse's head bends back,
neck crooked - as if to smile 
He has been with this knight
for quite a while.
He knows of his conquests,
his prowess - his trials.
 
What a comical sight  to behold
a damsel naked, swaying beyond her lilt
A man still in armour platted to the hilt
 irascible implacable now somewhat unsteady
chivalry standying by
 horse ever at the ready*...
 
BjR  July 5, '09
 
* english expression which means: Prepared/ready to go

— Bonitaj, Jul 05, 2009

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About the Author

Region, Country: Tip of Southern Africa, ZAF

Favorite Poets: Too many to narrow down, but briefly :, AUDEN, T.S. ELIOT, DICKENSON, RILKE, THOREAU, RUMI ... the list is endless. Am inspired by many, especially those that live lives of "quiet desperation, and go to the grave with a song still in them" (THoreau)

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weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 11 months ago

eeeewww

bloody well written but weren't people so sick in those days? Cheers, Jess
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

sick in those days?

Jess what I loved about this theme is that it is as prevalent - if not more so TODAY!!! (cf. Narcissism!) Here the knight is guarded by his 'REAL ARMOUR' - which is seemingly without a chink! although I did throw this in - least anyone be looking: "irascible, implacable now somewhat unsteady"...lol. In life the armour is metaphorical but still the same features crop up! i.e COLDNESS, INVICIBILITY, UNAVAILABILITY etc. etc. Thanks for stopping by! :) Boni ps. Please read it again with a "modern day mindset" and see what comes up! SOS :)
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 11 months ago

yes, of course

the cheerful mindset of american morality whch regards kissing as sin and disembowlment as acceptable is perfectly comparable. I love being challenged to think more deeply, thanks Boni, Jess
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 11 months ago

Boni...

I loved this poem... the horse looking back made me laugh right out loud... I could never be a knight, not this one for sure. Richard
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

My gift to all Neopoets....

is going to be posting this picture up where my mug shot should be!!! It is hilarious! Given all the work that I've done thus far it is safe to say that it makes sense! Luv ya all Boni
Seren

Seren

16 years 11 months ago

Boni ...

I love this one ... keep em coming girl you are writing amazing stuff lately ... Love Jayne x
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 11 months ago

it's so nice to know

you'll get to my work most times Jayne! My most faithful supporter. Cheers Boni ps. The compliment you gave me is mirrored back to you! TOUCHE'