The sun’s light
Was very bright
When the fight
Began between the White Knight
And the kite.
The height of the kite’s flight
Put the knight in a plight.
The kite’s rope did bite tight
When the Knight
Pulled with all his might
Rite into the night.
It was a right frightful sight!
The archetypal Knight was strong, brave, and a good fighter. Today’s Knight is struggling to live up to the medieval image that enraptures the damsel today. The damsel herself has to live down the woe-is-me and help-me image that so many expect from her. The key is though, to find a balance between knight and damsel. In youth, the unicorn is for girls, and the dragon is for boys. In truth, they should be universal and be accepted by the people as an imaginative outlet for young minds. I think we, as grown ups, need to see people for who they are, and not just stereotype them into what appears to be right. Give kids the chance to explore their personalities and the wonderment that is life. Maybe life is more than just the mundane, 9-5 atmosphere, and maybe a little dreaming is good for us. Be proud that you found you. So many people miss out on dreams because of stereotypes. Break one today!
Karen Hein Poetry 
Where would we be without knights, dragons, damsels and squires…..using one’s imagination helps us all and enables creativity and allows for the uniqueness in us all. Great words Karen
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