The Family Knight Poem by Poetic Dela

'THE FAMILY KNIGHT'
​The root of a giant tree

Branches depend on

A rock to stand on

The king of the jungle



The lion roars

At the sight of danger

The shield of the knight protects its people

Thickness of its roots builds a strong foundation



Not only for its branches,

But its leaves as well

The knight fights not for his life

But for the lives he shields



The battle field becomes his home

Wounds become a source of motivation

The sword his aid

Success and defeat his merits



At sunrise

He hears the daily mass

He prays for his own

The Quintain and Pell become a source of strength



Issues of warfare become his headache

He lives according to the chivalry rules

Time is spent on mastering the dance

The dance to the tune of death



His skills in horsemanship eases

The stressful journey

Hunting and hawking become a responsibility

Jugglers, acrobats, and jesters become his muse



At dusk

A toast to the family knight is made

A great feast is held

Prayers are said for him



In life

He is worth celebrating

And in death

He is remembered and emulated.



Cheers! !