Beset by a demon that caused loss of life,
So many poor people were slew by this beast
who came under darkness to enjoy his feast,
They knew him as Grendal and quaked at his name,
For nothing could save them at night when he came,
The King, he felt powerless to deal with this plight
And just like his subjects, he cowered in fright,
Inside his castle he shook in his bed
While outside was Grendal who murdered and fed.
Then, one day a stranger rode into their midst,
To speak to the King was what he did insist,
He'd heard of this demon and his perchant to kill
And claimed he could slay him as he had great skill,
The King, he was doubtful that it could be done,
But the stranger called Beowulf would not deem to run,
At nightfall that evening when the beast was abroad,
Beowulf was determined he would fall by his sword.
So did it happen, by the moonlight that night
Beowulf and Grendal met in a fierce fight,
Like all brave warriors Beowulf struck with great calm
And with one clean slash severed Grendals right arm,
The beast fled in terror and Beowulf stood tall,
The King, in his honour, hung the arm on the wall,
All night they revelled and enjoyed a great feast,
But daybreak saw Beowulf ride out after the beast,
And when he did find him, in the name of His Lord,
He slew the beast Grendal with the blade of his sword.
But the fight was not over, for to Beowulfs surprise,
There sprang from the water a hag of great size!
From deep in the water hidden from the bright sun,
She'd watched as brave Beowulf had struck down her son,
Now mindless with sorrow, she would make the Knight pay,
And Beowulf would fight hard for his life this day,
The Sea Hag fought wildly, and although she was strong,
She was no match for Beowulf or his sword sharp and long.
And so it is Legend and is told to this day
How Beowulf the fearless made the demons both pay,
And the Kingdom he rescued did thrive from then on,
And the people were happy now that Grendal was gone.
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