Accolon

Pete Marshall on Jan 8, 2010

Accolon was a knight & friend of King Arthur but through witchcraft was made to fight him. This Poem tells that tale.

So stood my brave Knight

Who fought with rage

Within your hand my sword my liege

But was it I who held the mighty steel

That imposed its will upon your bones

My brow was wet with beads of sweat

My friend it is I you did not care

Passions deep when love fires spells

And try you might with sword held high

At first I fell unaware of death

But my Lady she rose as the blade came down

In this vale of affliction I wounded you

My friend I hear Gaul and its summons to you

Dear Accolon I grieve you served me well

I forgave you in life and will honour thee

Image by The Ancient Brit. via Flickr

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pattiann on Jan 13, 2010
I think this is a fascinating subject to write a poem about.
You have a real talent, I will be reading more!
XXElleXX on Apr 1, 2010
A wonderful poetic version of this separate story Pete
Lady Fantasy on Apr 26, 2010
Well written,well stated and liked it a great deal as this was a great piece to read .Like history about Arthur and those surrounding him,good or bad.
RS Wing on May 30, 2010
Yeah, this is finely crafted prose. Really enjoy the medieval theme. Another fine write and read.

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