The Knight of Haute-Savoie
Smiles spread across populace faces,
An image in clouded darkness graces;
Their hearts filled with such treasure -
A hero of might beyond measure.
At the sight of a winged silhouette,
Risen to face the fascist threat;
Spread across the night sky,
Haute-Savoie Knight with dragon high.
Scales shimmering silver blues,
Reflected a hundred hues,
As the dragon blocked out the sky,
Arching its scaled neck to cry.
Flying passed the full moon,
It moved over far too soon,
On its back a strange figure sat
Clad in armor iron crested hat.
Immortal knight of the kingdom,
Sworn to fight eternal freedom,
For the people of Haute-Savoie
In times of most evil furor.
21/5/2017
Based on “The Dragon of Haute-Savoie” by Eve Roper.
Thank you Eve for being so generous and willing to collaborate with all of us! Haute-Savoie is on a border and was occupied during the war, thus implying a concern with protection and security, which has inspired my version.
Copyright © Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer | Year Posted 2017
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