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....
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!~
deeprootlove1riyadh, Ar Riyad Saudi ArabiaApr 29, 2012
simpley sweet and nice one,as always ur poetry nice to read it,thanks for share
LadyMorgana60Norwich, Norfolk, England UKApr 30, 2012
A fine sonnet of times past Yankee.. Robin Hood & his Merry men came to mind. very much enjoyed.
Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoApr 30, 2012
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.....
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Robin Hood & his Merry men came to mind. very much enjoyed.
Your amusing sonnet me be deficient in fact, but it is rich in entertainment value...another fine write.
Bill