A Knight's Code
I wrote this a while back as an exercise and as a guide for when I might be feeling a little lost, to remind myself what is important. Ideals which I ever strive to adhere to. So without further ado, i present my poem, "A Knight's Code".
Be Just in both thought and deed:
Do not wait in expectation nor judge by comparison.
The moral path you set yourself, paved not by what others have done.
Defend with zeal those in need:
Heed the call when others cry, for it is then they need your might.
Remember that but for blind chance it could be you lost to the night.
Be brave as you proceed:
Courage should be wise, not reckless. Face down doubt as you explore.
Live with conviction and with passion. When afraid, take one step more.
Let compassion take the lead:
Your strengths, for good must be used at every opportunity.
If none arises, go and seek it, both kindly and prudently.
Be Respectful through your creed:
There is no grounds to prove dominion, no reason to be cruel.
Nobility is behaviour's mirror and dignity its Jewel.
Stay Honest, never mislead:
Voice truth but ever mindful your words do not a blade become.
Live so that you need never promise - Speaking is the same as done.
Be Loyal and to your heart heed:
Remain true to those you pledge or have responsibility.
For those you care, give all your heart, open and unreservedly.
Your Self-Control, do not cede:
Show tolerance and patience both. Endure, forbear, swallow dread.
Bear the unbearable. Let your heart guide but by your reason tread.
Honour is a precious Seed:
By your acts your worth is weighed. They pass yet their effects remain.
Betray not your principles, then no indignity can ever stain.
@BastionKnight Wow, amazing work! This should be taught in schools, you know, like one of those didactic poems!
@azurePond
*smiles happily* That has made my day, thank you Azurepond. I think I will be grinning all week because of your reply. It is very much appreciated.
@BastionKnight
Another awesome piece Knight! 😆 I had a feeling I might as well go and fight a few monsters 😉! [Though what monsters exist today require long battles and whole battalions...😔]
@wIthpeACE
Take heart; If you stand up against the monsters, whatever the outcome, you win. I have confidence you will prevail.
@BastionKnight I love how much this resonates with the way you carry yourself in the group chats. There is so much good in this. Thank you for sharing it and I hope it becomes more widely known.
@blueLemon6419
Thank you blueLemon, you do me great honour with your words. I hope I always live up to them. And thank you so much for your appraisal of my poem, it means a great deal to me.
*bows deeply and with humility*
@BastionKnight
These are principles to live by.
I'm a huge believer in that honesty allows one to trust their intuition, and that love informs it.
If more people lived by your code, life would truly be a collaboration. I think the common ant has the right idea, so I believe we can do the same.
I really like your poem! It opened my eyes to a new kind of structure. One can be quite creative with this stuff!
I would love to see more ^^
@cyanessence
Sincere apologies for my late reply.
It heartens me to hear that you feel the poem's principles have value. I have always got the impression that your own actions are guided by a benevolent and considerate ethos, so your words carry weight with me.
I liked the notion of the ant; communally acting for the betterment of the whole. Diligently cooperating, and acting in ways which one might deem altruistic.
I am glad you like the poem. It's structure was something I was playing around with. I wanted it to feel almost like a mnemonic chant, a way to internalise ideals.
Thank you for your praise and observations, it is very much appreciated.