In a land of knights and kings,
Where jousting tournaments are a thing,
A loyal knight with shining gear,
Rode forth to face his opponent, without fear.

His sword gleamed in the morning light,
As he prepared for the duel in sight,
But jealousy lurked within his foe,
Who hoped to swindle the victory and go.

The crowd watched with bated breath,
As the knights charged towards each other, a test,
Their judgment of skill, strength and grace,
Determined the winner of this jousting race.

The loyal knight emerged triumphant,
With honor, and victory abundant,
While his opponent, filled with regret,
Realized the price of his jealousy, he couldn't forget.

For in this land of knights and kings,
Loyalty and honor were everything,
And those who chose to deceive and cheat,
Would find themselves facing defeat.

So remember, young ones, as you grow,
That in life, you reap what you sow,
Stay true, and fight with honor and might,
And you'll emerge victorious, in every fight.

Reflections

Here are some questions to ask kids to think about "The Loyal Knight and the Jealous Foe":

1. What is a jousting tournament?
2. What qualities did the loyal knight possess that helped him win the tournament?
3. What negative quality did the jealous opponent have that led to his defeat?
4. Why is loyalty important in this story?
5. How do you think the jealous opponent felt after his defeat?
6. Have you ever faced a situation where you felt jealous of someone else's success?
7. What can we learn from the story about the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship?