The Bard
16 January, 2003
Author: Mark Spencer
He came upon the midnight gloom,
through woods where mighty redwoods loom.
A bard with lyre upon his back,
and want of coin within his sack.
There in the streets all gathered ‘round,
to hear him play his haunting sound.
He sang of love and tragic things.
He sang of knights and mighty kings.
He told his tale in rhyming verse,
as all who gathered were immersed.
Once he had been a valiant knight,
Clad in armor that shone so bright.
He served a king both fair and just,
He earned his favor and his trust.
Then came the day love pierced his heart,
And all he’d known was torn apart.
For she belonged to another,
A man he loved like a brother.
But she returned his lustful gaze,
Her passion set his heart ablaze.
And when the king came on the scene,
He found his first knight with his queen.
Soon everything came crashing down.
A kingdom crumbled to the ground.
Now what had been has passed away.
Save for the memory of that day.
It’s kept alive in song and verse,
and serves to fill his empty purse.
A tale of woe, forgotten not,
Of Guinevere and Lancelot.
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Mark Spencer (152.163.188.167) -- Saturday, February 22 2003, 12:03 am I hope all who contemplate infidelity will look at the example provided by Guinevere and Lancelot. Lustful passion consumed them and became the catalyst that destroyed, not only them, but everything they loved as well. It destroyed their families, their home and their lives. Everything they cared about came crashing to the ground. An extreme price that many since have paid as well. Is a fling worth all that? Mark |
| Lori Ann Day (198.81.26.107) -- Saturday, February 22 2003, 02:24 am Remember David and Bathsheba? |
| Justus Isaiah Richardson (172.133.122.207) -- Monday, May 5 2003, 01:16 am The story of Guinevere and Lancelot has always been the ultimate price of adultery. Camelot crumbled and many lives were lost including Arthur's, all because of lust. Well written. I really like this one. Justus |
| Megan (166.205.5.30) -- Monday, July 27 2009, 04:41 am Wow Mark, this is excellent! |
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