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drifting away into an age of dreams
castles stand tall, guarded by armored knights
training for battle silencing their screams
for the hand of their maiden they would fight
poets writing romantic songs of love
a woven tapestry of wondrous sound
strumming a lute, under the stars above
prophets speaking of legendary ground
heaven sighing as dragons rule the sky
protecting their jewels kings rule the land
wizards casting spells, how many will die
a battle of wills who will take command
silver shield of honor, a coat of arms
lover's ribbon to protect him from harm
castles stand tall, guarded by armored knights
training for battle silencing their screams
for the hand of their maiden they would fight
poets writing romantic songs of love
a woven tapestry of wondrous sound
strumming a lute, under the stars above
prophets speaking of legendary ground
heaven sighing as dragons rule the sky
protecting their jewels kings rule the land
wizards casting spells, how many will die
a battle of wills who will take command
silver shield of honor, a coat of arms
lover's ribbon to protect him from harm
posted for dVerse writing Fair Poetry
hosted by Gay
hosted by Gay
i would love to live in such a time...to see dragons in the sky...to feel such a part of legends...though i wonder if you realize it in the moment if you are living it...smiles...a sword, a shield and a maiden to fight for...smiles.
ReplyDeleteAh to see a dragon fly would be magical, a symbol of great strength and I think it might be fun to wander a bit in that realm.
DeleteGroovy piece, and an interesting take on the prompt. You really captured the essence of fantastic medieval times.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was an interesting time.
DeleteI always think that these medieval faires sounded like wonderful events. Not far from here we have a Renaissance Faire which I have attended a time or two. You have written a very magical poem, Truedessa!
ReplyDeleteI attended a medieval fair when I was in Florida on the Ringling Brothers grounds it was a time of merriment.
Deletethat must have been an exciting time... in basel there are still many houses where the knights once lived and sometimes i just walk the streets and wished i could turn back the clock a bit..smiles
ReplyDeleteOh, I would enjoy a quiet walk there and I've always wanted to go to a castle.
DeleteA lover's wishes are the best protective shield and they will never let any harm come.
ReplyDeleteThat is true and giving him a gift before the battle with the promise he would return to her..I wonder how many did not return?
DeleteA perfect rendering for a Renaissance fair - the ultimate Romantic Lay! Wow!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gay, I saw the prompt and it just took me here...
DeleteAh, it's nice to be taken back to that time...excellent way of setting the scene for us.
ReplyDeleteThank you a time of knights and valor and romantic love...
DeleteI would love to time travel just to be able to experience that time period for a day. Have a great weekend Truedessa!
ReplyDeleteI agree would be nice to experience for a day or two..I hope you have a great weekend as well.
DeleteOh I love a romantic sonnet.. and the fairy-tale qualities of dragons to fight.. what glorious days when all was simple...
ReplyDeleteSmiling - yes, you do like a good sonnet..
DeleteYou captured the time and setting well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alex
DeleteVery romantic indeed. Ever wonder why they wore so many clothes. After traveling I found out it is cold as the poles in most lovely settings. Still a beautiful scene you have written.
ReplyDeleteHmm interesting comment..thanks for visiting..
DeleteBe grand to go back in time and live in such a place for a while. But it would wear thin after a little bit I think, all the unsantiary-ness of the time would drive me nuts lol
ReplyDeleteI agree to travel from now to then would be hard as we live in a modern world, but it still would be interesting to visit that realm.
DeleteWe have a medievel fair near Chicago - and most of the people dress up too - it is a real fun celebration. I think you captured a bit of Camelot,
ReplyDeleteYes, these celebrations can be a lot of fun..
DeleteThis conjured King Arthur, Merlin and the fairy folk. Loved your sonnet.
ReplyDeleteThank you..who wouldn't love King Arthur and Merlin?
DeleteThere is always something idyllic about romancing the past, but for an average person during medieval times, fairness was a stranger, pestilence, terrible poverty, cruel monarchies, malicious barons, marauding gangs, the plague--& those nasty dragons scorching the earth & devouring maidens; I'm just saying.
ReplyDeleteAh Glenn, some very valid points and I imagine life was very hard for women back then..perhaps, I would join Robin Hood and roam the forests..haha
DeleteWould love to find that legendary ground someday, I think it exists still, maybe all that remains of that time. Thanks for these words.
ReplyDeleteThere is a legendary land..all we need do is open the portal.
Deletei really enjoyed this romantic little write. here lately, i've found myself enamored with history, particularly the victorian era....but this poem just tickled my palette as well!
ReplyDeleteAh, the Victorian era is another one that I would like to visit.
DeleteYou write romantic poetry so well - in this one you have outdone yourself, knights and damsels, dragons and wizards, it doesnt get any better!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much my friend it means a lot these days.
Deletethis is magical Truedessa and what a romantic couplet...lover's ribbon has such a smooth touch of love...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much...it was fun to write..
DeleteNice to have such dreams. This reads like the beginning of a fairy tale. And the idea of dragons is so magical. Must unlock some secret pathway in our subconxious. Regardless - love the poem.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, one never knows where the pathway will lead.
DeleteHey your still around!
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