Chivalrous knights 

This gallery of nobles

dressed in their finery

seated around the king

regal colours and ivory

knights dressed in armour

attendants ever ready

this tournament is set

atmosphere so heady

to win a great reward

young men to prove their worth

facing the king`s champion

this is their right since birth

the sounds of thunderous hooves

as mighty horses racing past

followed by clashes of lances

their reactions need to be fast

defeated, the losers disappear

the triumphant knights celebrate

with honours bestowed by the king

a new champion they nominate

loud cheers of excited crowds

after the joust has been won

so let the feast commence

this kingdom will have some fun!

© Lissie Poems 2022

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