Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Ode to the Knight


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Ode to the Knight

The knight

was daunted;

his chess pieces

thwarted/

across the floor

He looked to

the ceiling

An angels'

repose

gave inkling

(Nerves' sinue)

to battle

once more

Not for self...

Not for country...

(he was dying)...

No.

But for mankind

And womankind

He threw open

the doors...

Found against

Prejudice

and Ignorance

his Rook

And his Pawn

Became Knights!

Valor grew

And honor shone

When this knight lifted

His sword

 

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Clever and imaginative... I smiled. I haven't played chess in awhile, as it is a clever man's game, and I am not a clever man. <grin> bea

Anonymous said...

That was neat Nat.  I know I've told you before, that I really don't understand poetry very well- but I read this one because I'm teaching my guy about King Arthur and his round table!  Sorry- I think (?) this is about the knights in a chess game- I really am dense when it comes to poetry!! SORRY!!!!  Love Carolyn :)

Anonymous said...

Very nice! My son & gkids play chess but I never could get the hang of it. :)
Hugs, Sugar

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Anonymous said...

A good poem Natalie, very clever use of imagery! I enjoyed it,
Kate.
http://journals.aol.co.uk/bobandkate/AnAnalysisofLife/

Anonymous said...

that was good.
Kelli
http://journals.aol.com/kamdghwmw/noonmom

Anonymous said...

Hello Natalie, just a note to let you know I am catching up on your journal entries. Regards, Bill.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed...very nice!!!
Hugs and have a great weekend,
Joyce

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