Kingdom of Arthur’s rule
Castle walls bleed and groan
So long since sword was pulled
From such unrelenting stone
Once seen as an empire’s saviour
Now gone quite mad with power
His tyrannical fist clenched tightly
While hand of GOD strikes the hour
Lancelot and Guinevere had stolen away
A best friend and lover’s ultimate betrayal
The bringing of disgrace to the throne
Catalyst for a rulers decayed mind portrayal
Shed the blood of the Unicorn
Just to have it’s horn
Without pity every dragon slayed
With their golden treasure, debts be paid
Seeing to it that angels cry out in fear
That he may fill his chalice with their tears
Bringing the majesty of the mountains down
To be the next to wear their crown
Mighty knights of the table round
Must all recognize their station
A single chance left to stand and fight
And hold ever strong for Camelot’s salvation
We must revolt against our demented King
Expelling the madman from a Kingdom’s demise
The pride of power, how it corrupts when forsaken
He must be overthrown, Excalibur to be our prize
The Sword of sorcery extracted from his hip
Given most unwillingly and with a warriors fight
Famed blade stolen and returned to a watery home
Lady of the Lake now to keep it ever in her sight
Mercy shown to a once proud Emperor Arthur
His wounds of body and mind set free to sail
Across calm waters to Isle of Avalon’s refuge
Only to be shipwrecked by a piercing Siren’s wail.
Knights and peasants now unable to coexist
Camelot finding war and famine commonplace
Formerly sturdy castle walls become it’s people’s tomb
As the once mighty civilization falls in disgrace
JMC813 
That’s some very impressive story telling you managed to fit into relatively few lines = nice job!
Thank you very much. Pieces like this are challenging but fun. I get a line or two or a basic idea, and the story just kind of forms in my head. The Lady of the Lake didn’t become the true villainess until I was almost finished and the twist with the spell by Merlin on the sword at the order of the Lady just came outa nowhere. I LOVE it when things like that happen. Thanks again for your kind comments and encouragement.
what magick you have spun today within the Sword of Truth you share…
Beautiful, yet sad, for could have been
and what was to be had
Take care…You Matter
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maryrose
Thank you Mary Rose. Glad you liked it.
This is a really terrific piece, your storytelling is outstanding, very enjoyable.
Thank you ever so much. I am very glad you enjoyed it. I am flattered by your words.
I love the way you tell the story, Going completely mad over a women and pride, loosing the throne sounds so believable. Excellent prose. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. Such a great compliment. I had fun with this one. And the twist at the end that has the lady of the lake being the unseen antagonist/puppet master all along. I love it when an ending just sort of reveals itself to me as I write. I almost never start with an ending in mind, or if I have one it rarely remains the same as the piece unfolds. Thank you again for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed this. Be well….
JMC
Blaming the Lady for the evil deeds?? Such a wise man and I’ve only known you for a very short time. 😉