Sancho Panza

Blank verse about loyalty of a friend, no matter what.

Tell me the truth dear Sancho -
they say I've been a fool
for you are the faithful one
that binds, binds me to the world

 

Some clam my foes just windmills
so tell me again they're beasts
let me live to my purpose
dear Sancho, tell me again

 

Too long this path we travel
yet, still long before we rest
help me for my guard is weak
and questions bother my soul

 

Am I the fool they speak of
or a knight upon a quest?
Can my heart be so selfless
or have I already failed?

 

Nothing am I without you
standing always by my side
no matter where lives the beast
always you stand by my side

 

Tell me the truth dear Sancho -
they say I've been a fool
for you will not lie to me
when I ask you of such things

 

If dragons are in my mind
they're still dragons nonetheless
Help me again, dear Sancho
and stand with me one more time

Author's Note

If you have not read Don Quixote, this really will not make a lot of sense to you.

Reviews

[Constance]

Who has not read Don Quixote? You also have to read it just to comprehend the meaning of the word quixotic. :) I like the message, though not so sure about some of the word choices. This stanza, for instance, comes across as a little trite:
"Nothing am I without you
standing always by my side
no matter where lives the beast
always you stand by my side"
There has to be a more creative way to intone he stands beside Quixote through it all.
I'm glad to see you on here posting work again, though. :) Hope that all is well.
And it's still pretty good, as is.

[Murphy]

This is rich, my friend. I read this aloud... really got into it!
"If dragons are in my mind, they're still dragons nonetheless"!
Fantastic!