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Hero Or Villain

Is he a hero or villain? Archer or swordsman? King’s son or chef’s bastard? People claiming to know Could not possibly He walks into the battle A full-grown man Ready to take on the world So what does it matter? I avert my eyes, in case he is a god. He is almost too handsome to be human Stories about his heroic deeds are legends Which is unusual during a person’s lifetime Others stand staring, gawking, With their mouths open I stare at them instead. Less danger.

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/10/2022 4:05:00 PM

This reminds me vaguely of someone from Camelot, Caren. Can't think of his name.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/10/2022 8:16:00 PM

Is it Sir Lancelot????

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/10/2022 6:01:00 PM

I can't either but I am glad you thought of that because there was a picture prompt and I could not figure out who it reminded me of until you mentioned Camelot. Good ole what's his name.