Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme Royal

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

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Arturo Michael July 28, 2019 at 7:24 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 July 28, 2019 at 9:13 PM Ha, ha --- probably every time, ala Castro, Che Guevara, and all the rest of them. Good point! ~ gw

Kurt Ravidas July 28, 2019 at 5:11 PM Wow, that's great! Hm, rhyme royal... Never heard about it. Sounds good :3 Gershon Wolf July 28, 2019 at 7:09 PM Rhyme royal is fun to do; it's the iambic pentameter part which can make it a bit sticky. ~ gw

David Mchattie July 28, 2019 at 4:11 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 July 28, 2019 at 7:08 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