Steadfast

I awoke to sounds

of battle, down the hall.

Screams of pain echoing,

I could tell you fought

brilliantly.

You, my valiant knight.

Me, your devout devotee.

You said He was a traitor,

we rallied to the call.

The babe in your arms,

we fled the castle.

The dragon gave chase,

but we were the quicker.

The treasures were ours

to reap: Lawry’s, Saltines

and cable tv.

You look uncomfortable,

in your armor. You never

asked for this honor.

You notice me and return,

steadfast, to your post.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Not sure if this one is a fantasy or a satire. The first few verses sound like something out of a medieval romance, while verse 3 has a humorous touch. The last verse leaves us wondering. Possibly the whole thing is symbolic of something else.

[Crozby]

It is indeed symbolic of something else, a memory. Maybe it is more vague and personal than I had thought. Thank you for the read.