Punzel's Poetry

Also Known as Verses by Viola

Ballads and Songs

• An Honor at the Royal Court -- A poem detailing Punzel's royally-commanded appearance at the Royal Court before Her Majesty Queen Vivienne, when Punzel recited at Her Majesty's request and was named an Honored Guest. Note: This poem was written at the request of Sir Bragi, the Royal Poet, and was recited for his enjoyment during his quest for an apprentice. Punzel was named Sir Bragi's official apprentice mere weeks before her death.
• The Ballad of the Winter Ball -- A poem detailing that elegant affair which took place in the Inner Bailey on the 10th of December (2000), including Her Majesty Queen Vivienne's appearance and speech.
• The Ballad of ser Martel's First Duel -- At the Poets' Convocation before His Highness Prince Bertram, Sir Alrik, and Sir Bragi, Punzel recited this poem about ser Martel's duel with Victor Savory, which took place on the 29th of September (2000), about one week after Punzel's awakening.
• The Ballad of Viola (or, The Ballad of ser Punzel) -- The poem which Punzel did recite at the Giving Day Dance on the 29th of October (2000), revealing her true gender.
• The Hero's Ballad -- A poem of knightly heroism against a dragon foe, commissioned by Lord Sicard -- Her Majesty's Royal Champion -- as a gift for Lady Amoret. Some gossiped that this poem also expressed some hidden information regarding Punzel's feelings toward sers Martel and Morte, but that is but speculation.
• The Ballad of Artegal and Illiana's Wedding -- A poem detailing the first marriage ceremony of the New Awakenings, between two of Punzel's closest friends.
• The Song of the Shadow -- Punzel wrote this poem when the Shadow first began to appear and rumors were circulating madly around the castle.
• Althea Imprisoned -- One of Punzel's earliest poems, about a lonely princess. Some have speculated in retrospect that Punzel was attempting, in this publicly-performed poem, to hint about her own femininity in boyish disguise, but none noticed at the time.

Sonnets

• Balanus, For Seeker Morte -- A sonnet on the topic of balance, written upon the occasion of ser Morte's initiation as a Seeker of the faith.
• The Courtesy Circle -- A sonnet on the topic of courtesy.
• Dedication -- A sonnet dedicating Punzel's volumes of verse to Her Majesty Queen Vivienne.
• The Duelists -- Punzel's first attempt at a sonnet, on the subject of The Duelists' Circle.
• For Corporal Philo, on the 16th of March -- A sonnet on the occasion of Armsman Philo's promotion to Corporal of the Winter Watch.
• For Margaret -- A sonnet about sera Margaret.
• For Martel, Upon My Leaving the Duelists -- A sonnet to reassure ser Martel of the constancy of love's connection, despite Punzel's decision to no longer seek a sword path.
• Love Conquers All -- Two circular sonnets written for Artegal and Illiana's wedding. The first is imagined from the point of view of the Armsman, the second from the point of view of the Acolyte.
• The Magic of Dance -- A sonnet inspired by and written for the graceful Lady Amoret.
• Making Snow Angels -- A sonnet with a self-explanatory title, inspired by sera Sara.
• A New Knight -- A sonnet about the first Knighthood Quest after the new awakenings.
• The Shadow's Promise -- A sonnet which Punzel never publicly recited or published, which has been found only on scrolls given to a select few people. Gossip suggests the poem concerns events surrounding Punzel's "courtship" by ser Morte before her death, but this is but speculation.
• Strength of Dreams -- A sonnet about the castle itself, inspired by one of Calla Dane's translations from ancient texts.
• A Toast to Edanya -- A sonnet about sera Edanya.
• Why Am I Here? -- A sonnet to answer the question frequently asked by Newly Awakened.