The Knight

Some women dream, or look for a Knight in shining armor to whisk them away. Possibilities.

The Knight

         Many women dream of a knight in shining armor to come into their lives, to carry them away. To live and love them forever in a fairy tale atmosphere. I wonder how much of that fantasy could be true. I am a romantic, but I will ask the hard questions. Is it only a mere fantasy, or is there a hope involved. Let's take a look.

         Remember that however the knight is the King's main man. He holds the integrity of the crown, and does the King's bidding. He fights battles against the King's sworn enemies, and holds the realm in safety. In peace he is shiny and bright. In war, a fearsome warrior. A princess, or even a maiden may dream of him and want him. All women seem to dream of him. I wonder if they even know who he is. At best they can only see his eyes, that's if, and when he puts up his visor. Living in the castle very few would see him or know him.

         If you were to have a knight in shining armor come up to you as a woman of any stature. And he was fond of you, his duty is still first. How do you get him off of his high horse? He has a big ego, proud, with a spirit like the steed he rides. If you do manage to get him down, when he comes up to you, and you want a hug from him, he is still in his full armor. All you would feel is the cold metal armor. I know you may fantasize about him taking you. You will have to use all of your charm to get him out of his armor, because it's his protection from the world. So how could you make him vulnerable enough to even take off a piece of his armor, perhaps even his helmet to see who he is, and see his real face. What makes you think that he will drop the rest of his armor for you? Are you infatuated because he defended your honor, loved you by sight? To get a man to drop his armor for a woman's sake is the hardest thing any woman ever has to deal with. It takes trust. His first duty is to the crown. How will you get him to love you first, above all?

         Let's say that the best prospective fantasy of a woman is true, that a knight in shining armor will come to you, and sweep you off your feet. He takes you away and gives you the dream life you feel you deserve. Is that his dream life too, or only yours? Will you compromise if things go wrong? Will you ask him to put on his armor again to defend your thoughts, and ideals? He is here to defend your honor in your thoughts, true? What happens when you do something that doesn't deserve defending? Should he do that for you anyways, even when it goes against his sworn vows? Would you ask him to betray his oath, honor, and duty for you? Perhaps you think he should if he really loves you?

         Now I will entertain you with another scenario. What about the knight that has fought many battles to save the kingdom, and you along with it. His armor is not shiny any more, it is kinked, tarnished, and dull. Blood stains from all the battle is on his vest. He fought all these battles for the kingdom, and also for you. Now you may look at him disgusted. You think and say to yourself, this cannot be my dream, or my knight in shining armor! You still don't yet know or have a clue who he is, or even care. He is no longer bright, and shiny in your eyes.

         Now I wonder about the knight who has fought all the battles, and has thrown down his sword after fighting the battle of his life. He has taken off his armor and cast it into the fire. Walks up, because he lost his horse in battle. He comes to you vulnerable, alive with hope. He loves you with all his heart. You ignore him, and say to him that you can't be bothered, and are still waiting for your knight in shining armor to come. He says with a heavy heart,”You have already seen him” then turns and leaves, knowing you could never understand.

         Which knight are you waiting for? Have you missed him because he didn't show up in the way you expected, and fall into your perfect dream picture? I guess it's all in your own perspective. Be awake because he could be closer than you think.

Thomas Seeker