Her Protector

In days of war, a knight so bold, 

with armour gleaming, heart of gold. 

His love a maiden fair and true, 

in 1500, their love anew. 

In hidden love's embrace, he pledged to the king, 

to guard her through the woods, where whispers sing.

With unwavering heart, he shielded her, so keen, 

as she bore a message to the realm unseen. 

Through jousts and battles, he did ride, 

from her sweet smile, he did not hide. 

Her name, a secret, known to none, 

in moonlit nights, their hearts were one. 

With quill and parchment, he did write, 

 love poems that took flight at night. 

 In hidden verses, his heart's delight, 

 Expressed in words, pure love sweet light. 

Though centuries passed, 

their love embrace, 

lives on in verses, time can't erase. 

For in their words, their love does thrive, 

even in more modern times, 

they will forever survive.

Author's Note

The poem is about my latest dreams

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

History and romance for the price of one, Silmara, and so rhythmically laid! What a perfect visual to accompany your words, too. If you don't mind me saying so, your poem had a touch of the movie, The Knights Tale.

Many thanks for gifting me a lighter heart on a dull, drear day.

[Silmara McGarry]

Much appreciated my dearest Emma! I don't mind at all, in fact I am going to watch this movie! I am so glad it brightened your day 🌻

Wishing you the most wonderful 2024🎉

[emmajoygreen]

Smiling, waving, wishing you the same, Silmara!

[An owl on the moon]

I loved the world of your words... ancient places, wandering lives with new life breathed into their loving. And then your note... how intriguing that your dreams were the essence that made this poem bloom. Were the dreams perhaps some mystic memory?

[Silmara McGarry]

How kind of you! I am truly grateful you enjoy my words! I am not sure about a memory, maybe past lives if you believe in that...lol...I about 4 dreams in less than a week, about the parts in my poems, than I add my own words to make sense...lol...
Thanks indeed dear for reading and your lovely review!

Stay well 😊

[An owl on the moon]

Past lives did cross my mind... just a bit! Interesting about the dreams awakening your words. And true... dreams have an understanding quite set apart from the waking world. Please keep dreaming... and writing! 🌞

[Silmara McGarry]

Indeed 😊
Thank you again

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Reads like a Harlequin historical romance novel. But there's nothing wrong with some epic romance. I must dig out my Howard Pyle's King Arthur now. It like when Guinevere first saw Lancelot standing tall in the road. She told her horse, "looks like there's a long knight ahead". You may facepalm now. (laughing) I enjoyed the read. F.

[Silmara McGarry]

Really?! I happy about that 😊
I am glad you enjoyed dear Fabian, and thank you so much!!!
All best!!!
:-)

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Chilvarous romance, lovely.
I do enjoy those old times when there were still knights.
The reader can feel itself carried through time back to 1500.
A beautiful love poem.
Well done Silmara.
I very much enjoyed reading this poem.
Thank you for sharing.
Take good care friend.
🌹

[Silmara McGarry]

A little different poem for a change!
I also enjoy those times and am sure to have lived in them.
I am so glad you liked and many thanks indeed for you splendid review ☺️
I will!
Have a beautiful night and rest of the week dear🌸

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Silmara.
Yes, past lives, indeed.
I always felt a connection with some of the poets of old. And you are most welcome. 😃

[Amy R]

WOW!
I love everything about this piece,
so beautifully written,

"With quill and parchment, he did write,
love poems that took flight at night.
In hidden verses, his heart's delight,
Expressed in words, pure love sweet light. "
So very powerful, anyone would dream of having such a love ;)


looking forward to reading more of your poems
-Amy

[Silmara McGarry]

That is so kind of you!
I am glad you enjoyed and many thanks indeed for reading and your sweet review.
Stay blessed dear🌸
:-)

[Amy R]

you're welcome dear. you too!! 🤗

[Arundass TP]

A historical romantic colors. Good poe. Enjoyed reading 🙂

[Silmara McGarry]

So kind of you! Many thanks indeed!

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend

[Matthew Kult]

Poetically romantic, elegantly tender.

Great write, exceptional read.

With love,

Matthew

[Silmara McGarry]

Hello Matthew!
I am so glad you enjoyed!
Thank you so much for reading and your sweet review.
All best,
Sil
:-)

[Neville]

I sincerely hope you have many more dreams like this one .. and that you take a notepad and pen with you to bed .. I am so glad I came by this mane .. All Good Things, Neville

[Silmara McGarry]

Ohhh yes I will surely! And notepad and pen always ready. Much appreciated for your kind words dear Neville!
All the goodness to you also!

[Neville]

.. so good to hear & well worth it .. Neville

[DIVYA]

A delightful poem on a 1500s romance. Everything about this story is beautiful. 1500s are my very favorite Era and I do a lot of reading and research on it. A quill and parchment and a heart of love breathed life into verses of true love that will never vanish, though the lovers may be gone with the wind of the centuries. I loved also the rhyming and the font colour and chosen picture. Altogether they join to give us a very enjoyable poetic experience.

[Silmara McGarry]

I am certainly glad you enjoyed dear Divya!!!
And many thanks indeed for your wonderful review 🌻
Wishing you a beautiful week ahead 💖

[Sami Khalil]

This was great; I enjoyed every bit of it. Mideaval feel to it; Shakespearean romance plays.
You are highly expressive.

[Silmara McGarry]

You got the feeling!!!
Many thanks indeed my dear fellow poet for your amazing review!
Have a restful night dear Sami;-))

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly