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Oct 25, 2014
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Thoughts From Lancelot du Lac
"I'm supposed to be the FIRST knight!
I want to sit by Guinevere!
What does it matter that Arthur isn't here?
It's a bit inconvenient
to bed my Queen
and Elaine
and...oh I forget...
I'm supposed to be brave
and handy with a sword
crafted muscles hewn
like welsh granite saved
I wasn't considered
worthy of attention by Monmouth
Gwain got all the plaudits first
mere crumbs, perhaps a footnote
in passing legends thirst
for Gothic revival
However, I'm having the last laugh
These medieval women!
Chivalry is my stock
pity those mock screaming
from 'prima nocte' survival
So now Guinevere is wining
at her nunnery
and crying like toxic
treacle
I'm playing a hermit ham
It's my best performance yet!"
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Lancelot , the clot, doesn't know a lot.
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Ian.T
10 years 8 months ago
Betty
A good write from the old days, great to see you back I hope you are going to write more this time and join in the fun of the odd workshop,
Take care, yours Ian.T
BettyBuff
10 years 8 months ago
Hi Ian
My life is hectic...and i've not had the muse for months. I'm in need of inspiration. Perhaps I will join a workshop, who knows? Enigmatic and lazy as ever!
Ells x
Ian.T
10 years 8 months ago
Betty
Have a bit of fun and join Barbara's Renga, also the next one on Limericks, Have a few months fun writes its good exercise,
Take care lovely to see you here, Yours Ian.T
weirdelf
10 years 8 months ago
Last time I played Lancelot
I approached a woman being abused by a man and offered assistance.
Woke up 2 days later in hospital with severe concussion, back and rib injuries.
A sword and thews crafted of granite might have helped.