The Red Knight

Let me

Tell you all about

The RED knight....

Sir Mentor by name



He lived in a forest

Dark and dreary

There he rested

This knight of old



His people knew him simply

As Mentor

But the world called him

The Red Knight



He came back to rest

Did not think he was needed

He put his armor away

All set to spend his last days

Being a farmer in the Avy Nation



Little did he know

He would be called again

To defend the weak

The poor and the innocent



This knight braved

Many a war

The Pinch-Poke War

Was the last one known



There he fought bravely

Suffering horrible pain

Ribs hurting...his ears taking

Bearing some horrible scars...



Defending womanhood

Old or young...

Fought the dragons of injustice...

Valiant and courteous was this Avy Nation knight

He did have one flaw

This knight of old

A temper which sometimes

Cost him remorse and pain



This was balanced

By the heart within

Made of precious Gold

Filled with sweetness inside!



Small children approached with caution

Only to have this knight play

Giving them candy as laughter rang

Loudly in this quiet village



This knight of kindness

Always made time to listen

Especially those

Who had no friends at all!



Mentor

Had a devastating smile

A rapier wit

He was much loved by all!



Today, The Red Knight

Was called once again

Mayhap for the last time

Alert and awake



He jumped upon

His trusty black stallion

His armor shined brightly

As he guided his steed

With but his knees



Away he galloped

Lance in place

Sword at his side

Alive he was once again!



His armor shown red as blood

His diamond stud gleaming in his ear

His steed stood as proud he

Stepping large for all to see



The people of Avy Nation

Watched him speed off

Children cried

Maids and matrons too

The men watched with hats off



Into the sunset

He rode

Off to war again



When will he return

It is anyone’s guess

He comes when he is needed

And goes where he must



Disappear he would

Until he is done

He will be back

When the task is done



It is said

When in need

Simply whisper

"Mentor...need your help!"



Soon he will appear

Red armor bright

Diamond stud gleaming

To help you in your plight!











© 2008 7 apr/cb

 
*walking down memory lane but i like this story!