Abecedarian Arthurian
Chevaliers de la Table Ronde
Arthurian knights are assembled by moor,
Begging wiz Merlin to try to ensure
Camelot's future will always be free... from
Dastardly, devilish sorcery.
Ever evinced by evil Morgana's
Frightening, mystical, magical aura,
Gawain raises sword against wicked disorder.
His brother knight, Tristan, throws in with
Isolde. Now who should appear with his lance to the
Joust? A challenge to hearten a hero no doubt.
Kay sayeth: "Lo, we must press on to the battle.
Let all worthy knights raise their banner and mantle.
Men of good grace, with God's favour and fettle,
Ne're doubt your sacred, good quest and your mettle.
O'er mountain and valley and plain you will travel,
Perchance you'll rely on your brav'ry and prattle.
Queen and King, both, are beguiled by your charms.
Realms and republics will bow to your arms.
Satan, you'll vanquish, and witches and wizards,
Terrible trolls and dragons and blizzards.
Uther's son, chosen king, you are our saviour.
Verily, you'll win Blessed Virgin's own favour.
Whether sword, faith, or fighting, unfaltering honour,
Xanthous Queen Guinevere, focus of ardour.
Ye purest of soldiers, call fourth all your valour.
Zenith of knightly quest, Albion's flower."
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author based in Kent, England. A writer of fictional short stories in a wide range of genres, he has been a non-fiction writer since the 1980s. Non-fiction subjects include art, history, technology, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (40)
Very well done, Ray. Not an easy task and this was entertaining!
I love all the connections Arthur and it was a great poem. Good take on the challenge
Fabulous! What a fun take on the challenge. Educational, and reminds me I need to rewatch Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Great job!
But beware the purest & best of them all, for he is but a mortal though he does not yet know it.
Love it. The rhyme, the flow of words, and the story itself are excellent!
Wow! I hope someday to reach that level
Nice job! I love the historical & cultural significance behind your work!
Good one!! 🤩❣️x
This is wonderful !!
Great!
Ray, you're better than Shakespeare! Masterfully written!
Okay!!! I see what we're dealing with here!!! Ray Taylor is a master!!! This was exquisitely written. Great job Ray!!! I subscribed... I am now an official fan!!!
Terrific!!! Congratulations on Top Story too!!!💕❤️❤️
Arthurian ledge is the best ledge! I have never heard Merlin called "wiz Merlin" before 😁
Cleverly done. Cudos!
Wow! This is so creative and masterfully done!!
Fantastic job! This style is so challenging. I love how you created a coherent narrative without any of the lines breaking meter.
Absolutely stunning and beautiful. I didn't even know what an Abecedarian poem was, but this is a shining example of what they are, and what they have the potential to be. The Arthurian history/mythology told in this fits the poetic genre exceptionally well. Your rhyme scheme and its versatility displayed remarkable adaptability and consistency all at once. From the man who had made a writing challenge about witches, this poem speaks volumes about Your love for the fantasy genre, in my opinion. If You somehow managed to mention the man-eating rabbit, I would've had to get a drink of water just to do a spit-take of laughter.
Stunning. What a masterpiece and fine entry to the challenge. Well done on the Top Story, Raymond!
Superb!
Back to say congratulations on Top Story!!!
How creative for this challenge! Awesome job!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
What a magical adventure in this poem!
Some brilliant word use here. You're a word wizard!