In an Age Unspoken

A knight's tale... Thou shouldst whisper these words aloud, far from the maddening crowd…

 

In days of ancient grace disclosed

In an age unspoken, in the long ago

Lived a knight who fought ‘cross hell

To reach his fairest, Lady Ariel…

 

Sir Mercutio didst grow tall as a tree

Whilst journeying over snow and sea

Where golden dragons care to wander

In aimless worlds of flaming slumber…

 

And in the midnight of the darkish soul

He pondered the finest treasures untold

Though shadows swallowed jeweled gleams

He heard softest voice from shaded streams…

 

In this gleaming luster he couldst see her face

And perceive her voice in the ripples grace

Here in pools of liquid light’s soft sheen

Golden tresses displayed she who would be queen…

 

Now weighed he all the riches of the earth

And saw in this angel the greatest worth …

His heart awakened from deepest slumber

He journeyed east in terrors without number…

 

Fiercest days and coldest nights he trekked

Through marshlands, swamps to his neck

Done the raging storms of seas and sky

He now gazed into her glimmering eyes…

 

Gently then he didst take her in his arms

Whispered, holding her safe from harm

“As the rivers search to find the sea

I shalt ever always come for thee…”

 

Hearken to my words untold

When world is fierce and life is cold

True love’s the rarest jewel of all

Most precious gift on this celestial ball…

 

~ Fin ~

Reviews

[Lauren Xena Campbell]

I think you can safely rest assured that ‘When world is fierce and life is cold’ I shall look to your poem of true love and valor to call upon the hope of chivalry and fairytale, and in every reading I am sure I will always find a pleasure as great as the first. I loved this, the rhyming was perfect, a beautiful melody to it and I very much enjoyed the content of it (I am a sucker for all things history and especially the medieval period). I think you capture the English view of heroism in this wonderfully but for definite the main reason I enjoyed it was simply because it made me smile. No matter how many times we read such things they always seem new and fresh and somewhat enchanting. Thank you for posting this, I really love it. It’s nice to see other writers on this site looking to the past for their inspiration. Well done!

[Stacey Watts]

Wow very classic piece here. I loved the flow and beauty to this. This was a nice romantic journey. Almost like a sweet fairy tale. Very well written.

[Sorry Infamous]

You find romance even in another era, anothers story. You; the poets heart,
do your finest when it is about love. Another exceptional write. I never get sick of it, when you pen it. It must be out there, for you are an endless well.

[The Tea Party Mouse.]

I feel like I missed out by being born in modern times. True romantic love is lost in this materialistic era. Everything flows well and the writing isn’t stilted at all (as sometimes rhyming poems seem). An excellent poem.

[Brandee D. Hack]

Wow. I can honestly say that this piece took my breath away. It was very well done. It had such a great and simple flow. Very nice rhyme scheme. It really makes me want to return to the olden days of the Medieval Era when chivalry wasn't completely lost to all. Such a lovely and tempting piece with a grand romance to tell. :)

[Honeypot]

I wasn't execting this but it's very nice. Like a poem out of another era. It's timeless and romantic and very well written.

[SoulofManyFaces]

You took us back to another place, time, a love
that dared time and space, and together brought thee.

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Wow.. brilliant portrayal .. the depth of this fantasy in times gone is sure to touch and inspire many poets hearts.. especially those who loved Shakespeare.. though this one rings out with a happier-seeming ending. IN reality I do not believe in knights in shining armour.. but it sure makes for a nice fantasy dream! Who doesn't have a time in life where they wish someone would rescue them.. I loved the rhythm and flow of this.. love this style.. very.. very.. much!

[A]

Lovelovelove this! I started reading it and was instantly captivated by this piece. I love the last stanza. You ended this poem perfectly. I love the imagery as well. This poem was great. Very well written! :)

[Gary McDonald]

Beautiful, romantic, incredible. I really wanted to pick a favourite stanza, but the whole piece is stunning. I've said it once and i will of course say it again, you are a genius.

[Dylan I. Cree]

At the moment I'm speechless, I can't grasp what I'm feeling. I must say that this was, I sorry but I have no word for it, except amazing but I don't think it does that justice. The dialect used was superb. The movement from one stanza to the next was graceful. It reminded me of Arthur and his knights of the round. It's like going through fire to get to that sweet silver lining at the end. “Where golden dragons care to wander In aimless worlds of flaming slumber…” is one of my favorite lines, it speaks beauty to me and I very much love this poem. It is a wonderful write and read.