A War Lost In Surprise

A young boy was outside exploring his countryside

Riding his three wheeler bike through wheat fields,

Although in his imagination it’s rugged forests instead

And fights with hidden Indians, bow and arrows wield.

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He is winning the battle as he sneaks up on his enemy

As this three wheeler is really his trusted war steed,

They race under trees, he ducks and shoots his arrow

Catching his enemy in surprise and making him bleed.

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He gazes as far as he can see, the Indians running

He has them on the move, terrified of his prowess,

And he grins slyly, knowing he has bested the rest

Not far away a white flag is waving upon the crest.

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He is the king of all the land where he stands tall

Won by his courage and outstanding battle strength,

They were no match for him, standing totally alone

His determination to win, pushing him to any length.

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He has collected three captives, tied to his steed

As he drags them along behind him, as he returns

Proudly entering the courtyard of his fortified castle

Where he plans to build a pyre and watch them burn.

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Then a yell from his guard tower makes him turn

As he tries to see what it is they are pointing out,

He cannot believe his eyes, it can’t possibly be true

As he shakes his head, he can see without a doubt.

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See’s a bright light at the end of the forest (wheat field)

And slowly emerging from that light is an ancient turtle,

The old shell is covered in forest plants (wheat shoots)

Surrounding in the middle, a solitary tree of crepe myrtle.

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He dismounts from his steed (three wheeler tricycle)

And stands frozen, gazing up at the turtle in pure awe,

He lets go of his bow and arrow (actually a red balloon)

Noticing on the back of this turtle, a pretty Indian squaw.

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The tables have turned and he is suddenly the loser

Of a war he has forgotten as he gazes up at her above,

His heart begins to beat furiously, like never ever before

As it recognises this beauty as his future Queen, his love.

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