A Lady & Her Knight
Now there is no nobler cause to be had
than that betwixt a lady and her knight.
At daybreak he emerges iron-clad,
And rides to fend for honor in-the-fight.
She leaves a kiss upon his lips for joy.
The threat of death does not bewilder him,
Yet, think him not some improper playboy,
For his battle is all too often grim.
…And what of chansons, songs upon the lute?
What tales of love hath the Trabadour told?
The valor of a soldier brings repute.
His gallantry to win her heart is bold.
When I muse on things that ought to be done,
Nothing compares under the blazing sun.
About this poem
This sonnet came with a bit of practice, yet I hope to write more pieces featuring the theme of courtly love and medieval romance.
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Written on April 25, 2023
Submitted by NightingalePrince on April 25, 2023
Modified by NightingalePrince on September 23, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GG |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 575 |
| Words | 123 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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