A Hand in Waiting

The Knight in shining armor is weakened.
His battle is against himself -

It is almost done.

It is a quiet battle where spirits are low,
No one can help him - the Knight must fight


Alone.

It all started at the bottom - a peasant
Then he met his King -- a goal!
Slowly, under this leader, the struggle was fought
Standing was changed.

Peasant - Fool

A Joker - to make you laugh,
Expression.
His skill gained respect;
His presence gained friendship.

Fool - Companion

Familiarity,
Kindness was given, and taken.
Equality was reality.

Companion - Friend


Trust was obtained.
Problems were brought to him,
Spirits were high--
His king arrived!!!

Friend - Savior

The King removed for Service -
His Queen needed.
The friend became more.

Savior - Knight

The Queen safe - deemed a Knight.
Sent on a journey,
A trying time.

The Knight is in search of a princess,
One worthy of his battle.
With each failure - dishonor,
With each heart broken - death!

It is an internal battle where wounds are not

Seen.

Blood drips from the heart, unnoticed.
With the last ounce of hope - a hand is extended

The Knight reaches out...

Poem explanation

Peasant - I moved from Fla to ritzy Hershey, believe me, I was poor and they made you feel like a peasant!

Fool - Self explanatory

Companion - gained acceptance after 3-4 years in school

Friend - I met Steve (and Dana)

Savior - Steve went into Marines and I was the only one who knew Steve, so Dana and I became close friends.

Knight - I was described (Two weeks before writing this poem) as a "Knight in shining armor - in the wrong time period."

(My hand still Waits!!!)