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All About Knights

Redemption Knight He rode the wind on mighty steed He drove it fast to gain more speed To win the maiden: noble deed As he galloped in the night… He found his damsel in distress With dragon claws clutching her dress Disheveled hair and heart astress As he galloped within sight… One swift leap and he came aground His rebel yell a mighty sound Courage to fight in her he found As he strode into her plight… She gazed at eyes of azure blue A depth of love she never knew For handsome knight so brave and true As she held on with her might… He sunk he sword in to the hilt Dragon heart blood to ground was spilt Caught the damsel about to wilt As his valor set things right… In his strong arms she found her place She gazed into his angel face Between their bodies not a space As the night was tinged with light… He bowed his head to plant a kiss A song of love, no dragon hiss Her world now filled with utter bliss As to heaven they took flight…. For Isaiah Zerbest Medaeval contest August 3, 2013 2nd place win ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Knights are Dead The knights in shining armor have all died the damsels in distress are left...distressed what once was chivalry and manly pride by silence in the fight is now expressed Where are the men who knew the right from wrong who'd come to save a weaker one from pain perhaps they have forgotten to be strong their pleasure and their peace they want to gain And so they leave the wounded in the field Endeavoring to find what brings delight forgotten are the ones they were to shield They leave them there to suffer through the night You were a knight, but that you are no more those days are gone, they only live in lore Eileen Manassian

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/15/2016 1:23:00 AM

Hi Eileen.... Shereen and Ashraf are not the only one that are encouraging you and liking you and your work. I like you too. This poem has unique style of rhyme, which I liked it a lot..... You have a beautiful face and a magnificent voice.....

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/15/2016 1:17:00 PM

From a retired teacher to a talented teacher. Keep doing the excellent things that you're doing.... You're very talented. I read your Rubai from few years ago. You have done a masterful job on that too......Pashang

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/15/2016 1:26:00 AM

oh wow!!! Are you watching my videos? :) Thanks ever so much. I'm touched. I'm glad you like them. This one isn't one of my best. My students were tired and cranky and I think that got me a little nervous. I'm recording more segments today...some in my office. :) I'm excited. Thanks ever so much for your encouragement.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/13/2016 8:07:00 AM

Ok, I will check it out. Time to get ready for work.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/13/2016 11:06:00 AM

:) Ok, dear....It's a better one. I speak more from the heart. Thanks for the visit. Have a good day at work. Life is hectic till I give in grades. Grrrrrrrr.....I'm tired already. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/13/2016 12:34:00 AM

The knights now live in Canada, my god! King Richard and King Arthur are here!!!! Hugs!!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/13/2016 11:06:00 AM

:) Yes, you two are lovely knights....Thanks for the visit dear. Canada is a place I will visit sometime. I have family from both sides living there. Watch out!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/13/2016 8:06:00 AM

Ha ha!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/13/2016 12:32:00 AM

You may have liked this poem, I loved this poem! You are truly the princess of poetry! If only I had horse and armor! :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/13/2016 11:07:00 AM

HA HAHA!!! You don't need armor...nor a horse. A knight is known by his brave and noble heart. :) Hugs

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/12/2016 9:35:00 PM

Eileen, I trained my son to be a knight for his lady. I feel it is so important to give men the credit they deserve when they are chivalrous. I am delighted when they hold a door open or carry a heavy item for me and I let them know my appreciation. I loved both your poems. I am really enjoying hearing you recite your poetry with drama and such class. Brava! #7 ; )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/12/2016 10:51:00 PM

Connie...you are so positive in your comments. Thank you...from the bottom of my heart. I know there is always room for improvement, but these little segments do give me something to look forward to. :) I'm so happy that you have taught your son that chivalry is important. :) You have done well. No matter how many times a woman states that she's quite capable of doing something on her own..when a man shows he cares, it touches her heart. Thanks, dear. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/12/2016 6:40:00 PM

A double feature! You did great Eileen. A 7 all the way Eileen. I do like the valour from days of yor.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/12/2016 10:54:00 PM

Thanks, Richard. :) This one was actually not so good. We started recording at five in the afternoon...my students were tired, hungry, and grumpy and a little bit of that tension rubbed off on me. Watch the next one. I do much better. Salieri Soliloquy....It's all about my love for poetry...hugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NMsZG0UaL4

Tom Quigley

Date: 6/12/2016 5:59:00 PM

So nicely done! You have a great, expressive reading voice! There are still knights...we by and large don't train men to be that way anymore, though.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/12/2016 10:57:00 PM

:) I'm sure there are still knights. I was just trying to be....a tease. Thanks, Tom for viewing and for your encouraging comments. Wish you all the best in your poetic journey. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/12/2016 2:01:00 PM

- Dear Eileen, you're so wonderful ... brave as a dragon :) - I enjoy them all !!! - (I do not have F- book) - If I had ....... I would press that button many times :) - Love to see you read, your eyes sparkle and smile - I really enjoy both your poem today :) - Thumbs up X 2 !!! (7) !!!!! - Many hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/12/2016 10:59:00 PM

HA HA! Thanks, Sunshine. I can be a dragon sometimes. Watch out! You bring me so much joy with your comments. A lot goes into these recordings. My students were a bit tired and grumpy at the time, so this first one is not the best...the following ones I gain more of that sparkle. :) Thanks ever so much for visiting. Hugs