Merlin's Revenge

By Malcholm Dark

Twas a time of kings and castles
Of wizards and magical spells
Armored knights and fields of battle
Such things renowned, for I was there.

I saw the dragon at midnight
A swirling mist upon this land
Set upon by a wizard's wrath
And all at once, I am no more.

Lovely maidens and robust wines
I shall never taste them again
Merlin's revenge was so complete
Ashes to dust, I am no more.

Roses black over faded time
Arthurian dreams forgotten
My history now rewritten
A man erased, I am no more.

Oblivion and destiny
Melded into one forever
Warrior-king of long ago
An unknown man... who never was.

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Published on Friday, October 19, 2012. Filed under: "Fantasy" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

there was a warrior king that king Arthur was patterned after... no one remembers him

Comments on "Merlin's Revenge"

On Monday, January 8, 2018, Just Dave (448) wrote:

I'm addicted to Once Upon A Time so your subject matter, of course fascinates me. Great poem. JD
A former member wrote: Makes me nostalgic for 'Excalibur', the fine film from '81, still my favorite interpretation. It's likely that the real "King Arthur" was of Roman ancestry. I also have a softspot for the legend. Enjoyed these words, Mr. Dark, glad to see you around again.
On Saturday, October 20, 2012, Malcholm Dark (806) wrote:

yeah, it has been awhile... thanks for the comment... MD
On Friday, October 19, 2012, dwells (4177) wrote:

Blame it on the minstrels and bards, good one Malcholm! Co-incidentally, I posted an update on the Pendragon tale almost exactly one year ago, entitled "Camelot D.C." - cheers sir.
On Friday, October 19, 2012, Markus Darkscribe (60) wrote:

A sucker for a Medieval tale. Like the old English look. Good one
On Friday, October 19, 2012, FadedBlues (2096) wrote:

...bold & legendary, w/a touch of sadness...
On Friday, October 19, 2012, Alchemist (679) wrote:

Fun, thought provoking and well written. Cheers