A TRUE KNIGHT'S VALOR (The Myths and Legends Series) Part Six

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A True Knight’s Valor


They swore their lives unto the crown,
To always answer their king’s call.
Believing honor was obedience,
No matter who might fall.

But when he looked upon the dragon,
He slowly sheathed his sword.
For justice held a higher place,
Than allegiance to a lord.

He knew what this could cost him,
Title, home, and knightly fame.
But honor without righteousness,
Was honor but in name.

And so he and his brothers,
Together made a stand.
To guard the magic and its wielders,
Found throughout the land.

The crown declared them traitors,
And banished every knight.
But exile could not sway the men,
Who knew their cause was right.

They sought no throne among them,
Nor came with foolish pride.
They joined as friends and equals,
And stood right by their side.

The wounds of generations,
Had finally begun to mend.
As those once called an enemy,
Became a trusted friend.

The healers left the forests,
The dragons filled the skies.
The fae emerged from hidden realms,
Before the knights’ own eyes.

The giants left their mountains,
The mermaids rose from sea.
For every soul deserved the right,
To simply live there free.

No creature stood above them,
No kingdom ruled their fate.
They built their bond on freedom,
Not bitterness or hate.

They guarded those in danger,
Regardless of blood or birth.
For justice knew no kingdom,
Nor measured one’s true worth.

And mortals joined beside them,
Who’d questioned crown and creed.
They chose to stand united,
Against the kingdom’s greed.

The crowns began to weaken,
Their lies no longer spread.
For fear could hold no power,
When truth prevailed instead.

No longer bound by borders,
Or banners they once flew.
They pledged themselves to justice,
And their alliance grew.

Between the mortal kingdoms,
And realms where magic thrived,
The knights became the guardians,
Of peace for which they strived.

They forged a different promise,
No longer sworn to kings.
To honor every living soul,
And guard all sacred things.

For valor wasn’t measured,
By the battles one could fight.
A true knight showed his courage,
When he stood for what was right.

They no longer served the crown,
Nor answered to its call.
They became Knights of the People,
Sworn to justice for us all.

Original Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright (c) 8.16.2026

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Anonymous said…
Good piece of writing
September 2, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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