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Jousting

Medieval times A time of splendour With gallant Knights Ladies so slender Jousting tournaments The ladies all squeal Exploding of hoofs The clash of steel Enter the Black Knight To a round of jeers The Red Knight enters To resounding cheers First pass no foul They try it once more The Knight in Red Slumps to the floor They carry him off And tend to his wounds A Blue Knight appears The ladies all swoon The maidens favourite Known far and wide Lord Richard of Leeds His lance by his side They ready for battle Shields are in place Masks of armour Covering their face Towards each other They gallop full speed Lances held high The snorting of steeds The Black Knight falls The hero wins out Blue Knight celebrates Victory in the joust Approaching the King Horse and rider bow The people go wild Allegiance they vow Medieval times Hail to the King Jousting tournaments What glory they bring © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 7/30/2014 2:24:00 AM
Wow!, Jack. I love those days of old, knights and ladies and chivalry and all that. There seemed to be a great respect for life in those days. I think I would liked to have lived back then. Wonderful poem and scene you created my friend.... Robert.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/30/2014 7:25:00 AM
It seems every day, you pump me up! Thank you my friend for ALL your great reviews! Cheers, Jack
Date: 7/29/2014 1:03:00 PM
Hi Jack, This is a nice piece...loved reading it...Noelle
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/30/2014 7:22:00 AM
Thanks a bunch Noelle... your kind words are much appreciated! Hugs, Jack XOX
Date: 7/29/2014 12:15:00 PM
Love it, love it! This place is amazing! Any place where I can eat with my hands and oogle at maidens...Count. Me. In!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/30/2014 7:21:00 AM
DRAKE MY FRIEND!!! Hope you're back to stay! I also took a short break not too long ago but couldn't stay away! Looking forward to talking again... your good good friend, Jack
Date: 7/29/2014 9:34:00 AM
Jack! This is magnificent! It's even better than my Medieval tale about Sir Sparkle Farts a Lot. Talking about sparks... Maybe you can talk with Dragon. He listens to you. He's literally been lighting sparks under me to fire my imagination back up! Says he wants to put a fire under me to get me writing about him. He's determined to win a first place prize! I told HIM that HE should write his own! What do you think? I know! What can a 2 year old Dragon write? I'm afraid to find out! Honestly!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/29/2014 9:39:00 AM
"Sir Sparkle Farts A Lot" LOL Love it... we speak the same language! LOL XOXOX
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Carol Eastman
Date: 7/29/2014 9:38:00 AM
PS. This is fun! You should come back more often, but don't forget your fire extinguisher... Dragon's upset that he doesn't see you often any more... LOL... Teasing! OR... Er Maybe not... Behave Dragon! Honestly... Silly Dragon!
Date: 7/29/2014 8:50:00 AM
Its a wonderful piece..I never would have thought of a piece on jousting..how creative! Hail to king Jack! BG
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Jack Ellison
Date: 7/29/2014 8:57:00 AM
WOWSERS!!! King Jack! LOL I am inviting you into my court... you will be treated royally! Thank you fair maiden! XOX

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