ANST - The Champions Battle at Gulf Wars

[Rayburn, Timothy]

Below is my poem 'The Scorpion and the Spider' with the final polish but to
it that I could not when I composed it over my lunch at work.  I thank all
for the kind words about this piece, and hope this wider audience will also
appreciate it.

I was asked by several to pass along this great tale when I was completed
with it, and so I do so now.  I have also been asked by some for permission
to reprint it, and so I herby give general permission to reprint in any
Society publication.  If you need further permission, contact me at this
email address or the mail address below.

Timothy of Glastonbury
Timothy J. Rayburn
1705 Overbrook Court
Arlington, TX 76014-2524

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The Scorpion and the Spider
by Timothy of Glastonbury
March 23, 2000

The belted fighters for both the Kings, had met upon the field
To fight for Crown and Kingdom, with no intent to yield
Then came the noble allies, to answer friendships call
Each fighter fought with honor, and then just one would fall

Unbelted fighters yet remained, the Star firm in the lead
The Star called on Romanius, no doubt he would succeed
For upon that very evening, he'd stand before his King
To join the noble Chivalry, while the people all did sing

The Triskel called for Yoan Moon Yang, against Incipient Knight
To fight with strength and honor, and never yield the fight.
The Scorpion and the Spider, stood across the field
Ready at the moments call, deadly blows to deal.

The first blood was to Scorpion, Romanius took Yoan's arm.
So Yoan then cast aside his shield, and readied with no alarm.
Romanius explained beneath the Star, the foes may always yield
To seek the aid of healers, to fight again upon the field.

But the Spider he could not agree, 'cause for his Crown he fought
So the Scorpion set aside his shield, for he was with honor taught
The battle then it did resume, and sword to sword did ring
Until the Spider's leg was caught, by Scorpion's mighty sting.

The Spider kneeled most wounded, Romanius asked not for yield
But granted Yoan one last request, upon that battle field.
Yoan turned to face his lady, the one for which he fought.
Then saluted her most truly, before defeat was caught.

Romanius was quite rightly moved, by the chivalry displayed.
And did what I shall ere remember , and never let to fade
His swords next blow was his own leg, and to the ground he fell.
And there set to resume the fight, which only fate might tell.

Twice the Scorpion caught the Spider, but the Spider was set free
But not all things last forever, and the fatal blow was three.
The Queen of all the Stars then came, To where brave Yoan was slain.
And gave to this brave trisklelion warrior, proof it was not all in vain.

A twinkle of she the brightest star, forever more to wear.
The symbol of the Queen of Stars, for he did honor bear.
Romanius carried all his weapons, and called a great Vivat!
For the greatest honor on the field, was owned by victor not.



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