Book of Scarborians X

Parsley left his lunch

for the persistent seagulls,

getting into gear

when he learned of the great feast

granted to the champion.

The festival host

announced each participant,

"For the final joust,

Parsley from America,

and Elvie from Scarborough!"

Sage heard the summons.

She asked, "Parsley's jousting?!"

Rose said to Mary,

"Let's close up shop so we can watch."

Mary replied, "Who's Parsley?"

Elvie charged forward

the moment the signal rang.

The crowd held their breath

when Parsley's lance made contact,

winning him the tournament.

R.L.P. Auriga

Long Island, New York