Book of Scarborians VI

Dawn of the jousting—

good sports and friendly faces

joined the festival.

People filled the stands, watching

the tournament unravel.

In the fair stables

contestants prepared themselves

with protective gear,

mounting their graceful horses

before taking up the lance.

Elvie studied them,

noting each rider's weakness

just before her round.

Her mount, ignoring the staff,

carried her around the field.

She spoke to the crowd,

"These formalities bore me.

I am your victor!"

The people gasped in response

to her swift, harsh victory.

R.L.P. Auriga

Long Island, New York