ES - Re: ANST - The Champions Battle at Gulf Wars

[Dawn Resz]

Well done..  I could see it happen

Made me wish with many words
Some blessed, some in vain
I had been upon the field
To see the Spider's bane.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rayburn, Timothy" <TRayburn at insurdata.com>
To: <elfsea at ansteorra.org>; <ansteorra at ansteorra.org>; "'Sluggy'"
<slugmusk at home.com>; "Damon Huse (E-mail)" <alric at texas.net>; "'Christopher
D. Baran'" <rrhms at texoma.net>; "'Tim Opfer'" <mittion at flinet.com>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 7:27 AM
Subject: ANST - The Champions Battle at Gulf Wars


> 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
>
> ===================================================
>
> 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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