Linda Alice Fowler Poet Sonnet

A View To Die For

The turret view tells of looming onslaught,
of grievous weapons our enemies brought.
The petrary and ballistae amongst the worst. 
May their soldiers and their kings be curst!

We are outnumbered in bodies, not spirit.
Our will is strong, our resolve with merit.
We stand against what the battle may bring.
Together we fight for country and King!

Arm yourselves with long launchers and bows. 
Archers to the bailey, ready the throws. 
Armor yourselves with gambeson and shield.
Die standing, take no knee, nor otherwise yield!

The battle won, our praises to God we sing.
Today we rebuild for country and King!

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Kim Rodrigues September 25, 2020 at 7:28 PM Congratulations, Linda! Linda Alice Fowler September 26, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thanks Kim! Linda

Jack Webster September 25, 2020 at 11:08 AM Congratulations Linda Linda Alice Fowler September 26, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thank you Jack. Linda

Arturo Michael September 20, 2020 at 5:13 PM There's victory in your write...Well done Linda Alice Fowler September 21, 2020 at 12:13 PM Many thanks for the encouraging words Arturo. From your lips... ;) Linda

John Watt September 19, 2020 at 7:44 PM Nicely done with some amazing battle jargon woven in. Best wishes in the contest ~ john Linda Alice Fowler September 20, 2020 at 6:11 AM Many thanks John. I appreciate your kind comments. Linda

Jenna Logan September 19, 2020 at 4:38 PM I'd sharpen my sword for a pep talk like that. Good job, Linda. Linda Alice Fowler September 19, 2020 at 5:43 PM Thank you Jenna. I aspire to be as good as you (and a few others I've read on PS) in a few dozen years. :)