Home » Poems » Gershon Wolf » How Robin Hood Strove To Do Good

How Robin Hood Strove To Do Good

To right the wrongs he saw did Robin strive It wasn't fair that peasants were so poor He robbed the rich, helped keep the poor alive Shot arrows sharp and swift, his aim was sure Though honor's glory did not Robin lure But that he left the world a better place He died, a smile -- God's Grace -- upon his face Iambic Pentameter

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/28/2019 7:24:00 PM

I often wonder how these rebels became folk heroes...and later in real life became dictators...Robin hood's story never continued for us to know...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/28/2019 9:13:00 PM

Ha, ha --- probably every time, ala Castro, Che Guevara, and all the rest of them. Good point! ~ gw

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/28/2019 5:11:00 PM

Wow, that's great! Hm, rhyme royal... Never heard about it. Sounds good :3

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/28/2019 7:09:00 PM

Rhyme royal is fun to do; it's the iambic pentameter part which can make it a bit sticky. ~ gw

David Mchattie

Date: 7/28/2019 4:11:00 PM

It's amazing how well Robin Hood's legacy has survived all these years with our tendency towards revisionist history. Stay frosty my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/28/2019 7:08:00 PM

Ha, hadn't thought of a revisionist history of Robin Hood. I suppose all is fair game these days. I imagine King Arthur will get his due soon. LOL. David, always enjoy your insights. Thanks for commenting. Best wishes, gw