POETRY CORNER

Now it’s time to look at Barry’s quest in verse – how could I have neglected this one for so long?

Knightmare made a legend born,

And his name was Barry Thorn.

He’s the bottom oh so smart,

And his quest’s a work of art.

A Strange encounter first of all,

Then green mage in Lissard’s thrall.

Grimaldine’s staff was duly sought,

As Romahna goblins fought.

Past healing man and sliding floor,

Barry found the pieces four.

Grimaldine rescued from his plight,

To level two with dragonflight.

Lord Fear made Lissard look his best,

To stop the trap was Barry’s test.

Fidjit helped to find the way,

To amber that in furnace lay.

With Greystagg paid and spell in hand,

Raptor’s goblins could not stand

The pressure from the magic boot,

Hordriss flirting was a hoot.

Marta’s beauty fell away,

Hordriss was in disarray,

To level three he showed the way.

Lord Fear’s plan surely was sound;

To send a troll to stomp around!

With sewers rowed and game cards played,

The rescue mission was delayed.

With short cut taken Barry found

A hammer would send troll to ground.

The Shield was spurned for urgent needs,

But then turned up to pay good deeds.

Bulstrode fell on top of Fear,

And Barry’s victory was clear.