The Brave Knight's Quest

In a courtyard of stone, gray and grand, Where banners did flap in the land, Sir Reginald Brave, with a shield shining bright, Prepared for a quest in the morning light.

A princess, they say, with hair like the sun, Was snatched by a dragon, the terrible one! Imprisoned in caverns, dark, dusty, and deep, While the kingdom, in sorrow, could only weep.

He charged on his steed, a palfrey so bold, Past towers and gardens, a story to be told. Through forests he galloped, where shadows did creep, His promise to rescue, he vowed to keep!

He faced a grumpy griffin, with feathers so vast, And answered his riddles, quite clever and fast. He crossed a wide river, on lily pad boat, With frogs singing loudly, a musical note!

At last, to the dragon's dark cave he did creep, Where smoldering embers did lull him to sleep. The dragon awoke with a roar, loud and deep, But Reginald's courage, his promise to keep!

He tickled the dragon, with a feather he found, Till laughter erupted, and shook the ground! The dragon, now friendly, with tears in his eyes, Released the fair princess, beneath sunny skies.

Back to the castle, they rode, side-by-side, The dragon flew with them, with joy as his guide. Sir Reginald brave, a hero so true, The kingdom rejoiced, their troubles were through!