A poem about Novel Allen's July Challenge 'Savages'.

A right royal proclamation was sent out to all the lands

to all the valiant Knights and Knight-ess-es

residing within the realm of the royal kingdom

The victor would be richly rewarded, was the offered prize

(they all thought that iota idea of a rich reward was a tad bit skewed)

This, however, was what got whispered everywhere....why not offer the hands of the lovely princess and the handsome prince

Surely, that would bring the bravest of them all out to jostle and parry for the prize

The Queen sat prettily, if a bit jaded...awaiting the throngs of brave knights-sies.

Four gallant souls were first in line, readily awaiting

the beginning of the battle to the death

The royal Queenie kept her eyes peeled on the entrance, for surely

there must be more than four who wish'd for riches a'plenty

Alas! It seemed that she was doomed to wait in vain

For none but the four brave warriors would answer to the beastly and monstrous challenge

The slaying of the dragon it seemed, was much too daunting to the faint of heart, he was a monstrous beast indeed

So, although the Queen felt quite let down and utterly disappointed

She greatly applauded the courageous chutzpah and hardihood of the four:

Sir Gerard of Dileo

Sir Paul of Stewart

Sir Rommial of Butler

Sir Mike of Singleton

She immediately knighted them and thanked them most profusely for their stalwart and wonderous support.

n.b. This work is subject to update before the Queen ends the competition and issues the final proclamation to all those who refused to enter and compete....

"OFF WITH THEIR HEADS".

OOPS! Though quite headless, she belatedly sends out a cheery 'thank you' to all those who read and hearted. It is truly appreciated.

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