Dauntless

Quote: 'Put on the dauntless spirit of resolution' (King John, act 5, scene 1, lines 48–53) - William Shakespeare

Mutterings of awful shame 
(a child’s bones)
vie for supremacy;
yet here you are, cowering incessantly.
You hide in a game of thrones.

Fie!
Put on the dauntless spirit of resolution, Sir!
Show courage in a worthy hopeless cause,
my Blade Runner, my  bread-and-butter.

Show your true flag.
Ah yes, truth will not cover in glory;
that is the power of propaganda.
Begone, John Lackland;
they don’t like your story.

Magna Carta.
Charter of the law.

Gotcha.
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Empress Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 1:54 AM
What a clever take on this word and theme dear jeanette! Youv delivered one that is unique and different to most iv read on this prompt! And it stands out for this reason and more. Creative use of words and flow of lines as well as some lines such as “ Show your true flag. Ah yes, truth will not cover in glory; that is the power of propaganda. Begone, John Lackland; they don’t like your story.“ stood out for me as that made me smile! Clever! Witty: lighthearted! Pleasure reading! Best wishes
Swan Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. 'Dauntless' is such a Shakespearean word. Glad it make you smile. J :)
Challender Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Excellent well crafted poem. Love Blade Runner!
Swan Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Thanks Martin for your kind words. J :)
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