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The Old Knight.

The old knight, full of lines and a paunch that has returned

despite many battles of valour and graces won, esteem

held high in his land for him

and even those he has taken prisoner full of praise for his honour

in their captivity, this old knight finds a corner

in which to put his hands over his face and allows a tear to fall.

 

A world in which has changed since peace was sought and found,

a peace in which he retired his suit of armour, sure that the fight