Jousting

Medieval times
A time of splendour
With gallant Knights
Ladies so slender

Jousting tournaments
The ladies all squeal
Exploding of hoofs
The clash of steel

Enter the Black Knight
To a round of jeers
The Red Knight enters
To resounding cheers

First pass no foul
They try it once more
The Knight in Red
Slumps to the floor

They carry him off
And tend to his wounds
A Blue Knight appears
The ladies all swoon

The maidens favourite
Known far and wide
Lord Richard of Leeds
His lance by his side

They ready for battle
Shields are in place
Masks of armour
Covering their face

Towards each other
They gallop full speed
Lances held high
The snorting of steeds

The Black Knight falls
The hero wins out
Blue Knight celebrates
Victory in the joust

Approaching the King
Horse and rider bow
The people go wild
Allegiance they vow

Medieval times
Hail to the King
Jousting tournaments
What glory they bring


© Jack Ellison 2014

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Robert Nehls

July 30, 2014 at 2:24 AM

Wow!, Jack. I love those days of old, knights and ladies and chivalry and all that. There seemed to be a great respect for life in those days. I think I would liked to have lived back then. Wonderful poem and scene you created my friend.... Robert.

Jack Ellison

July 30, 2014 at 7:25 AM

It seems every day, you pump me up! Thank you my friend for ALL your great reviews! Cheers, Jack

Noelle Devereau

July 29, 2014 at 1:03 PM

Hi Jack, This is a nice piece...loved reading it...Noelle

Jack Ellison

July 30, 2014 at 7:22 AM

Thanks a bunch Noelle... your kind words are much appreciated! Hugs, Jack XOX

Poet Tacito

July 29, 2014 at 12:15 PM

Love it, love it! This place is amazing! Any place where I can eat with my hands and oogle at maidens...Count. Me. In!

Jack Ellison

July 30, 2014 at 7:21 AM

DRAKE MY FRIEND!!! Hope you're back to stay! I also took a short break not too long ago but couldn't stay away! Looking forward to talking again... your good good friend, Jack

Carol Eastman

July 29, 2014 at 9:34 AM

Jack! This is magnificent! It's even better than my Medieval tale about Sir Sparkle Farts a Lot. Talking about sparks... Maybe you can talk with Dragon. He listens to you. He's literally been lighting sparks under me to fire my imagination back up! Says he wants to put a fire under me to get me writing about him. He's determined to win a first place prize! I told HIM that HE should write his own! What do you think? I know! What can a 2 year old Dragon write? I'm afraid to find out! Honestly!

Jack Ellison

July 29, 2014 at 9:39 AM

"Sir Sparkle Farts A Lot" LOL Love it... we speak the same language! LOL XOXOX

Carol Eastman

July 29, 2014 at 9:38 AM

PS. This is fun! You should come back more often, but don't forget your fire extinguisher... Dragon's upset that he doesn't see you often any more... LOL... Teasing! OR... Er Maybe not... Behave Dragon! Honestly... Silly Dragon!