The poem was on bravery
Glory of undefeated King and his artillery
Lone Courtman was attacked by King's military
The poem praised Kings benevolent nature
King loved poor Courtman's daughter
Courtman killed, King forcibly married daughter later
Poem was full of poor imagery
Bravery was actually brutality
Benevolence was selfish cruelty
Viewed cause it was Entry in Contest
Skipped Comment as it was Childs creative best
Negative Comment could have nipped the budding Poet
( Entry in Members Contest - Comment versus View by HGarvey Daniel Esquire )
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