Chivalry

It is oft proclaimed, that chivalry is dead,

aye, that may be so,

for what is chivalry but

a list of virtues, not easily followed.

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It is easy in life to walk

past one in need, to not

think of the ills suffered, by

your fellow man.

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It is easy in life to

decry that 'why should I',

when no one else is,

to cover your shame.

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It is easy in life to lie

when the truth may

humble, the venom comes

quick, that much is true.

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But I say to you,

it matters not, the

actions of others, you yourself

are the master of your will.

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It matters not if the truth is hard,

it should be said or the

truth is worth

nothing at all.

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the deeds of others are

easy to blame

to declare to all, that

chivalry est morte.

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It is quickly forgotten the

acts of the few

who go out of their way

to display kindness, in defiance.

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Alas it may be to no avail,

but I proclaim unto you,

that chivalry is alive,

kept hopeful in the deeds

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of the virtuous few.