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knight errant
how far, those stars
that twinkle, shameless, in the grasp
of the mighty midnight sky
how small I am,
reaching with ardent arms
toward that enchanted enigma
to harness one star, perhaps two,
in all that desperate multitude.
yet I embrace only
a rusted knight’s lonely wish…
all that desperate multitude
blinking, winking
like a painted meretrix
to attract a knight, or a dragon
emperor, or a knave;
who would settle, in their isolation,
for a minstrel. or an ogre
two stars, who hear the distorted songs
of this blunted knight, weary of mundane wars,
fallen under the breathing fire
of marauding dragons.
eastern star, western star –
how distant, one from the other
and from me.
two stars that light my way
they direct the winds that strengthen me
their tears: amrita that sustains me –
belabored and broken
loveless and lonesome
KNight…
Published 9th Nov 2013
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9th Nov 2013 8:36pm
The Knight's motion is swaying from star to star, as he carves his wish upon their starlit ardor.
...Brilliantly written, love the metaphors immensely
...Brilliantly written, love the metaphors immensely
Ah...knights...such complicated men. The histories & Romantic literatures paint them as gallant saviors & heroes...they would have you imagine the brave, selfless Sir Lancelot from the Arthurian legends. In reality...they were more like Al Capone. Either way, I'm sure theirs was a hard, lonely life of hard truths & hard decisions. This is a beautifully rugged telling, sir. Another for the list...
9th Nov 2013 8:40pm
John you never fail to amaze me with your style ever changing elegant brilliant has me star gazing dreaming of dragons and knights.. dreamy inking.. peace Crim
Anonymous
9th Nov 2013 8:42pm
I love the realisation of how small and insignificant we are as people. Such big questions, such big answers. Eloquently communicated in this piece. Thoroughly enjoyed the read.
Anonymous
10th Nov 2013 1:24am
Knights errant are ever doomed to love those whose favours belong to another - to cherish and aid and worship from afar...
That knight needs to stop being a knight and just be himself... everything I have read says that is enough.
That knight needs to stop being a knight and just be himself... everything I have read says that is enough.
10th Nov 2013 8:04am
i'm sorry... i thought i could comment on this but it seems it has taken my breath away... and to be honest i don't really know what to say that the others haven't already...
Anonymous
10th Nov 2013 3:15pm
Wow, this is powerful and like Velvet Rose, it has taken my breath away. I loved the symbolism of the stars. Well done.
10th Nov 2013 8:09pm
The unlikely hero, the knight in rusty armour, waiting for a beautiful dame to save the day.
I really enjoyed this reflective love poem. There is a vulnerability in your words, but still there's hope the knight will climb back onto his steed and save himself, following the star that burns brightest.
I really enjoyed this reflective love poem. There is a vulnerability in your words, but still there's hope the knight will climb back onto his steed and save himself, following the star that burns brightest.
11th Nov 2013 2:48am
John my friend you are one to behold. A brilliance of poetic flow. My hats off to you and much respect!
