Champion

I am woken by your cries in the night
I mount my steed and prepare to take flight
Tell me of the dragons that I may fight
To rid you of pain and restore your sight

Let down your hair from your prison towers
That I may place you amongst the flowers
And soothe your worries in April’s showers
Restoring your strength with all my powers

I will mend your heart and banish distress
And, with love and care, will make you hurt less
Relax and be touched by my mind’s caress
And let me serve you, my precious princess

I may not ride a horse, or dress in white
But I promise I’ll always be your knight ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Gass Avatar
December 13, 2008 at 6:59 AM
Chivalry is not dead! This is such a charming poem, filled with vivid imagery and beautiful phrases. Loving tenderness woven expertly throughout. A romantic delight! Love Robin
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
November 16, 2008 at 8:53 AM
This was good. It seems to be coming a lost art, writing of the style of those days when love and honor had true meaning. Vince
Gorelick Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 4:14 PM
I think you must love deeply..your writing is so full of tenderness . BG
Moreno Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Nigel, excellent sonnet, romanticism at its best.
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November 13, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Thank you for the fairy tale magic you present here for an uplifting poem. What a wonderful commitment. Nice use of rhyme. Keep on writing! Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Karen
Torres Avatar
November 13, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Nigel this is so daring and loving. Now you have to find a princess and a good Arabian horse and your wishes will come true. Love this piece Micahel Torres. Please welcome Janice Reese into Poetry soup with your insightful comments on her poetry thanks Michael Torres
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November 13, 2008 at 3:20 PM
I love this piece a lot Nigel. I wish you had leave the last two lines out because they broke up the feel for me. I was there in the castle watching this beautiful maiden letting her hair down while you rode your horse and save her. This is just wonderful. I hope making a suggestion is not offensive to you, if so I am sorry. I bow to your words once again Sir Nigel. Much love, Chris.
Malebranche Avatar
November 13, 2008 at 1:43 PM
True love exuded...beautiful piece
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