Crusading Poem by shimon weinroth

Majestic stories, and lofty legends-
Words of gospel, and faith carried
By emblazoned flags unfurled the World
For search and quest, A Holy Grail

The winding trail, that fell before,
Mighty sword of kingly justice
Cried out- the roll and beat the drum
The grand knight of chivalry, legendary rules
Of kind and gentle decorum obeyed

Treked over fields of clover in spring
Hay in autumn, wintered with poor folk
Took not only their livestock by force
Anathema, Scourge, of both men and horse

Unredeemable ruin in their wake-
Gospel's Knightly deeds and fairy tales
Armed with license to kill