Knighting

Kneel, young man, before your King. Sword blade on shoulder. Know the oath: be truthful, Keep your word, be humble, Kill only to defend Kingdom and the helpless. Knight, rise. Live with honor. March 9, 2016 For contest Pleiades K Sponsored by Kim Merryman

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/24/2018 10:39:00 PM

A beauty. Excellent execution, Agnes.

John Michaels

Date: 3/20/2017 4:31:00 PM

I like the way you've blended each line into the next to create a cohesive narrative, but still meeting the criteria of the form. A worth win...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/14/2017 9:12:00 AM

Excellent poem, Agnes, congratulations on your win:)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/14/2017 3:57:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great Pleiades 'K' poems, Agnes :) - Best wishes for a lovely Tuesday - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Pachecho

Date: 3/14/2017 12:14:00 AM

I agree with everyone's sentiments. This is great. Love the continuity,flow, story tell. Well deserved placement. Congrats.

Joseph May

Date: 3/13/2017 10:19:00 PM

Great write and win Agnes..Congrats

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 10:39:00 PM

Thanks, Joseph.

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/13/2017 10:18:00 PM

Right where you belong, congratulations Agnes....

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 10:39:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie.

Maria Williams

Date: 3/13/2017 6:35:00 PM

What a great poem, brought back GREAT memories of the movie Camelot for me.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 10:39:00 PM

Thank you, Maria.

Deborah Burch

Date: 3/13/2017 5:49:00 PM

Hey Agnes!! I knew this would rank highly when I first read it!! Congratulations my friend. Well done. Big Hugggs deb

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 10:38:00 PM

Thank you, Deb.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/13/2017 4:53:00 PM

Back with congratulations for a deserved first place win, Agnes....I had no doubt it would do well! Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 10:38:00 PM

Thank you, Paul.

Roy Pett

Date: 3/13/2017 4:25:00 PM

Congratulations Agnes on your 1st place, well deserved, great Pleiades.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 4:38:00 PM

Thanks, Roy.

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/13/2017 4:20:00 PM

Agnes, very well written. Your smooth flowing lines created a vivid picture. Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/13/2017 4:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim - I feel honored. Your contest series is so much fun, thanks for doing it. I would never have discovered this form otherwise.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/12/2017 12:34:00 PM

Excellent theme, flow and overall content, Agnes. #7 This entry deserves a high placing. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/12/2017 6:18:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment, Paul.

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/10/2017 2:37:00 PM

A King of a poem here. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/12/2017 6:12:00 PM

Thank you, Matthew.