I wrote this poem as largesse for Pennsic War. It is a rondel, a 14th century French verse form. The first two lines are repeated, as a refrain in the middle of the poem and again, as the concluding couplet.
The rhyming scheme is
A b a b
b a A B
a b a b A B
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For thee, Fair Maid Atlantia
Written by THL Beathog nic Dhonnchaidh, Caid
In honor of TRM Michael and Seonaid and for the glory of Atlantia
On the occasion of Pennsic War XXXV
(rondel)
For thee, Fair Maid Atlantia
My sword shall strike both swift and sure.
Today your King, I stand above
Those fallen on the field of war.
This pledge I make; I will endure
Each foeman’s threat or strike of glove.
For thee, Fair Maid Atlantia
My sword shall strike both swift and sure.
Your warriors stand amid the blood.
The battle won, they doth ensure
This honor for the land they love;
At home we will rejoice once more!
For thee, Fair Maid Atlantia
My sword shall strike both swift and sure.