Author's note: This is a poem that I wrote a while back about Peter's duel with Miraz in the Prince Caspian movie. I never posted it but now I am posting it in honor of William Mosely's birthday today. Happy Birthday!
It's a tanka style poem. That means you repeat three lines at the end of each stanza. I hope you enjoy 'Triumph'! :)
Triumph
The bold challenge read:
"From Peter, the High King,
Knight of the Lion,
Requesting single-combat
With Miraz, the pretend king
A fight to the death
Fighting long and hard
Who would triumph, no one knew.
To refuse or not?
To be a coward or not?
Miraz pondered long
Of course, he chose to accept
He would conquer this "Peter"
A fight to the death
Fighting long and hard
Who would triumph, no one knew.
The day soon arrived
Steadfast Edmund by his side
Peter advanced near
Creatures and men strained to hear
The desperate fight had begun.
A fight to the death
Fighting long and hard
Who would triumph, no one knew.
Agile Peter ducked,
Miraz's well-aimed, fierce blows
Again Miraz missed
Unsteady, Peter collapsed
Peter's shield arm was battered
A fight to the death
Fighting long and hard,
Who would triumph, no one knew.
Peter was wounded
The fighters took a respite
just for three minutes
Susan embraced Peter tight
Edmund tried to remain brave
A fight to the death
Fighting long and hard
Who would triumph, no one knew.
Peter stood his ground
Edmund closed his eyes tightly
Down-ward fell Miraz
The Narnians cheered loudly
The desperate fight was over.
A fight to the death
Fighting long and hard
Who would triumph, now they knew.
Author's note: I hope you liked it! I have several others I may post. Please review! I makes me so excited and happy. It keeps me writing! Thanks!
REVIEW! :)
