Claire V. Bogdanos

Ah, white knight, sally forth to challenge other’s fear,

Save the way of flesh, erstwhile knowing this is real,

Engage in moral fray within your scheming sphere,

And honor call their names, forgetting how to feel.

Ole! Brave matador, fast slay the charming beast

Lest you should learn too late that heart and mind can breathe

More than scales can weigh and wanton hearts choose the least,

Dishonor code and goals with which ambition seethe.