Knight of Gimmemoor

In past fabled lands did noblemen rob
The humble peasants of their flocks and sheep
Stealthily at night rode the black masked mob
On dark stallions while the village did sleep

Searching the bottomland of Gimmemoor
Led by a young knight this den of thieves
Caught in the act with such deeds so impure
Shamefully such nobility conceives

Leading the charge in galavanting style
Weapons drawn against men cut down to shreds
The brave people fought back once in a while
As commoners conquered the purebreads

Such as the past is the present my friend
Be not fooled when high and mighty pretend
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Posted: Apr 2012
About this poem:
An entirely fictional account, a fable to be certain, for the sheer entertainment value about why the very 'act of revolution' is
justified and much needed from time to time...is a most silly little fun sonnet....I think a legend born somewhere in old England perhaps...haha....

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CelticPoet12
Greeting Yankee4you, I SO loved this wonderful sonnet. Very clever of you. I love poetry with a medieval flavor to it, and story poems are so much fun to write. I love the challenge. I am currently working on a piece in this vein. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me to dig a bit deeper. I love the richnes of your lines and images. Well done and much appreciated. A joy to read!~ handshake
deeprootlove1
simpley sweet and nice one,as always ur poetry nice to read it,thanks for share
LadyMorgana60
A fine sonnet of times past Yankee..
Robin Hood & his Merry men came to mind. very much enjoyed. wine yay
Poetnumber1
applause Well done my friend M.Mcheers
Yankee4you
Thank You Celtic P...it is always a little sporting taking a swipe at authority..I mean the purpose of those who seek power is only revealed when the achieve it...and more often than not it means to enrich oneself at the expense of all the others mere mortals.....doh doh cool
Yankee4you
Thank you for you comment deeproot...much appreciated...
Yankee4you
PN1...having a little fun.....
lucy1777
Yankee...Well done! I enjoyed reading this my friend thankshandshake
Fellsman
Well played Yankee

Your amusing sonnet me be deficient in fact, but it is rich in entertainment value...another fine write.

Bill wine wine
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