Tags
Brave, Bravery, Death, Faithful, Fighter, Forgotten, Knight, Knighthood, Left to die, Loyal, Magpie Tales, Possessions, Thankless, Tragic, Trophies, Unrecognized, Unsung hero, Valiance
Image credits: Willow Manor@MagpieTales
A paragon of hope,
A knight of the first order
He eyed his prized trophies
hanging limp from crusty walls
The assortment of knives
that swore by so many lives
The swords and the shield
that told him never to yield
He dreamt of past victories
Of lands he conquered
Of the people he ruled
Of the force he radiated
But he now silently smiled
Wistful, yet so wild
As he lay on a creaking bed
Alone, forgotten and unfed
With a hazed look in his eye
Proud
Ashamed
Baffled
He breathed his last…
**Posted for Magpie Tales (week 58)… Check it out and see what the other amazing poets/writers here had to say about this prompt.. **
How I write, is mine...How you read, is yours 
Pity when such hero’s are forgotten ..
lovely poem though ….
Aah.. you bet, Bikram.. it’s a pity that so much good stuff just gets forgotten after a while..
Glad you liked this poem, my friend.. thanks for stopping by..
Ouchh..!!
The ending caught me by surprise.. :O
If only the weapons could speak.. You did make them though 🙂
A great story told with pristine details and words!
When we get to the other side of life; it really doesn’t matter because the truth is as sure as death!! Nothing goes along withe excepting your own thoughts that cloud you dense!!
wonderful Kavs..
Hugs xoxox
You can say that again, Liv.. in the end, it doesn’t really matter.. oops, did I just quote Linkin Park’s song in there? 🙂 Neva mind anyway..
My only qualm is virtues going forgotten though…that shouldn’t happen… (sigh)
Glad you liked this poem, lady! Thank you ever so much for your thoughtful words here, darling… you are such a soulful treasure to have around !!
Touching in so many ways.. Beautiful! My heart went out to the poor guy who doesn’t know what he did wrong by killing… sad for the fact that he is lost but not because he is alone…cruel as it may sound.
well well well.. wars can never bring anything good, I guess…
But yes, I do feel kinda bad for him… 😦
Thanks for your kind words, Dhaami….
So much of that we do is unappreciated but YOU need not feel that way.
Well written. Thanks for the vicarious journey.
Aww.. thanks, Sam…
And yes, there are too many people whose goodness just goes unappreciated… it’s very unfair..no? But that’s life.. (sigh)…not always fair..
beautifully written 🙂
Gee..thank you so much, Aparna.. 🙂
xoxo
Stunning.
I looked and looked at this picture but couldn’t do it 😉
hahhaha…it’s a good thing you couldn’t do it, Tigerbrite…cuz this poor chap could only reminisce the good times he lived.. nothing much achieved in reminiscing… no?! 🙂
Glad you liked this poem, T… your words are always appreciated here!!
Wow, this gives one the sense that no matter what we do, we have to die someday. All that valor, all the great deeds we’ve done, disappear at that moment. Well his end sounds sad, I wish I could do something to make him feel less lonely. You’ve brought out the feelings very well and in a very dark manner.
So true, Sonam… no matter what we do, in the end, nothing matters I guess… but in this life, all we can do, is try 🙂
Thanks for your insights here, girl.. it’s always a pleasure reading your heartfelt comments.. makes me feel very nice about my poems..
xoxoox
Very clever take! Did he die by the sword or mearly gazing at his own sword or both? That is left to our imagination. Bravo!
Indeed it’s all how wanna look at it, Anna.. thanks a BUNCH for your kind words of appreciation here, my friend..
Really glad you liked this one!
A warriior reflects on his life – was it worth it? Nicely written Kavita.
Aahh..reflection.. most intriguing…and many a time, disturbing too… don’t you think so, Myrna?
Glad you liked this one, my dear friend.. thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful words here..
What a story of having all the glory yet still forgotten and lonely. Great post!
Thanks for your kind words, Tekia, my dear… this story could be true for so many people… don’t you think? And it’s really quite sad indeed…
A story that captures the end of many an old soldier.
The sad truth for many.. isn’t it, Charles?! Alas…
Sad, baffled and alone! I wonder would he do things differently, if he could relive it again!!! Nice Magpie Kavita.
Oh..thanks for your kind words, Louise… it’s a very interesting point you brought up, my friend.. I wonder what he would have done, if given a second chance.. (sigh)
And that’s how it is with all of our “conquests” in the end. Hope you’re enjoying your holiday.
Aahh.. you can say that again, Victoria.. these conquests of our can be really a drag!! 😦
Ooohh…and my holiday is still in the pre-holiday phase, Victoria.. packing going on! 🙂 I fly this Monday.. woohooo
I love it! so much imagery !!!
Gee..thank you so much, Eva…
xooxox
And this is how it ultimately ends for those who take up swords.
haha..well said, Kim! And that’s why I say, ‘stay away from ’em weapons of destruction’..
It comes to all of us in the end.
you can say that again, Lucy.. (sigh)
Good concept. Execution… it could’ve been better. 🙂
Well, thats what I think being a fan of your poetry.
hahah..thanks for the honest critique, Mihir.. I really appreciate it.. glad you liked the idea behind this one..
Very sad and moving one here K. Amazing rhymes. My personal favourite is: ‘The assortment of knives / that swore by so many lives’. Really well told story. You do a really good job at painting a picture with your words.
Gee.. thanks, Mark… I really liked this prompt I guess.. and the story just “happened” in my head.. whew! Glad you liked the narration, my friend..
Such a powerful poem. Thanks!
Thanks for thinking so, Madeleine.. you are very kind..
a wonderful tale you’ve told here.
Gee.. glad you liked it, Lolamouse… thank you..
Neatly penned! The tragic end adds more spice for the image
Aahh.. glad you thought so, Uma.. thanks for the appreciative words!
That reminded me of my “recent love” Spartacus and his hazel eyes … I wonder why such heroes have to have such end??? Wonderful poem Fleur-de-lis!
Oh yes, Summer gal… really, this poem is kinda in line with Spartacus…
You bet!! I wonder why the lives of many great heroes have to end this way.. it’s really sad.. isn’t it? 😦
Thanks for your thoughtful words, lovely lady..
(many hugs)
This was profound and sad. I wonder how many of our soldiers feel the same way.
Best wishes … D.
thanks for your kind and compassionate words, Jhannat.. hope you are doing good..
Nice poem! Loved the emotion which you conveyed. 🙂 It has a universality!
Gee.. thanks a ton for seeing it that way, Nith..
Yes, I thought Spartacus, too. Well done, Kavita.
hahaha… poor guy, Spartacus… how he won so much, and yet lost much more.. *sigh*
Thanks for your appreciative words, Tess..