A Knights Glory

I used to be a force to be reckoned with
Way back in days of yore
Warriors would come from far and wide
To challenge me on battle floor

I earned respect the hard way
In kingdoms my name highly revered
I left a wake of dead fools behind me
Until my presence became greatly feared

I fought for my King and country
With mighty sword and trusty shield
And though many times outnumbered
My ground I would never yield

My bones have now grown fragile
The scars have mapped across my face
My dreams of a quiet country home 
Have vanished without a trace.

Here before me is my final apponent
Come to strip me of my fame
He reminds me of my younger self
Seeking to bring glory to his name.

Today I come to this decision
To concede the last death blow
He will believe he has the best of me
But the truth only God and I will know.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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September 18, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Carl, this is very different from you. I like it very much. Sounds like a fight to the death... Within... love it Linda
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September 19, 2016 at 3:01 AM
I was just putting myself in the armor to get a feel of what it would be like to live out the life of a warrior. Hope i captured the image. Blessings Carl
Daniel Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 1:59 AM
Very nice write:)
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