Trisha Lee Sauvageau
A King and his Shield
Upon my might,
Cut me quick and right.
I hold a sword and shield,
The power I always wield.
As my alleys splinter,
Stabbing me with cold winter.
Every piece of metal a story,
A line of its owners glory.
Blood lapping across my armor,
Scarlett stark contrast like liquid garner.
I stand when it seems impossible,
Further harding my legend to that of uncrossable.
Yet in the shadows I collapse,
A huddled mass made of glass.
Torn apart to my very soul,
So empty and barren the role.
My traitors growing in number,
My heart hallowed out in this blunder.
Only crashing when no one's around,
And drowning enemies on public ground.
I'm a separate person,
As my soul does worsen.
Yet here I stand a knight holding sword and shield,
A solitary figure that none can build.
The only survivor of this battlefield,
All enemies and allies there blood splashed across all I wield.
My story is told to all,
My legend larger then this empty hall.
Of a knight none could fall.
Who stands statue strong and tall.
Of the king of this shadow lands,
Of a hero and not of humans.
But remember my friends splayed across the floor,
As I turn away and hide behind a castle door.
My subjects a chest board,
With no pieces that can be restored.
If only I never took my place,
As the leader destiny set for me to embrace.
Yet here I stand,
A knight and king without the future I demand.
10 comments
Debbie on 13 July, 2020
Amazing!!!!
Oola on 1 July, 2020
Wow–so much emotion! I'd like to hear more of your poetry!
Emily on 31 May, 2020
You’re an awesome poet, I loved the way you wrote the poem too, and the storyline had such character! xxx
Reihaneh on 30 May, 2020
That is soooo amazing , I like it
BookHugger on 13 April, 2020
Wow, this is AMAZING!! Congratulations, and keep writing!
E.M.B on 9 April, 2019
definitly on your way to becoming a great poet
Charlotte on 21 February, 2019
Wow!
Trisha on 15 January, 2017
Thanks it's my favorite one I've done so far.
Meghan on 14 January, 2017
That is a really good poem!
Shadow on 6 December, 2016
It's really good, also pretty cryptic. If you were going for that on purpous well done.