The Tarnished Knight

Bratwen was a knight of slight ill repute
his good deeds oft times ending up caput 
he strived to reach the halls of fame
yet it always seemed to end up in blame.

He heard tales of a damsel oh so very fair
who appeared to have vanished into thin air.
Her suitors one and all most hot her to find,
yet her captor wished in wedlock her to bind.

The king enraged very soon did proclaim
whoever saved her, honour could reclaim
Bratwen set out, his heart by beauty enflamed
the monster in his sights he quickly tamed.

Astoria so happy to be free at him glanced
fell in love and to Bratwen became financed
they circled that hall of fame as they danced
his steed carried them away while both romanced.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 6/11/2015 10:38:00 AM
I love this! A knight's tale with economy of words yet great imagery!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 6/11/2015 11:22:00 AM
ty Kim hugs
Date: 6/10/2015 5:43:00 PM
the tarnished knight makes GOOD!!! Love how it all ended up, like a true fairy tale should.
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Date: 6/11/2015 11:20:00 AM
ty Andrea well I could not leave him tarnished now could I lol hugs
Date: 6/9/2015 8:04:00 PM
Fun one!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 6/11/2015 11:19:00 AM
ty Rick hugs
Date: 6/9/2015 3:29:00 PM
Quite a cute story.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 6/9/2015 4:14:00 PM
ty ML hugs
Date: 6/9/2015 3:28:00 PM
Enjoyed this medieval tale Shadow, glad to see Bratwen and his bride are making the most of a monsterous opportunity ..' L O L)) thanks for the great placement..'
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Date: 6/9/2015 4:13:00 PM
ty Joe hugs
Date: 6/9/2015 10:56:00 AM
You describe your experience perfectly and it takes shape in my mind’s eye. You imagery is top notch and brings life to the character’s profile. Emile.
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Date: 6/9/2015 4:13:00 PM
ty Emile hugs
Date: 6/9/2015 9:38:00 AM
ohhh, sweetly done with a renaissance touch to it, shadow... so lovely!.. huggs
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 6/9/2015 9:50:00 AM
ty Nette hugs
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