# The Ballad of Temiree

Author: Foxpiper
Tags: Abbey, Ballad, Brian, Jacques, Mossflower, Otter, Poem, Redwall, Temiree, Vermin, woods

This song is dedicated to Temiree and his Redwall character, Temiree. The ballad tells of how Temiree became a warrior of Redwall Abbey. I was inspired to write it after viewing various artwork of him.
Temiree is © by Temiree, All rights reserved.
Redwall is © by Brian Jacques, All rights reserved.

The Ballad of Temiree

 

By 

Foxpiper

 

Of all the legends ever told,  
 None were about a beast so bold;  
 So come gather around and feel free,  
 To listen to the tale of Temiree.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Creature steeped in mystery;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 Temiree was his birth name,  
 No other otter was the same;  
 With soft brown fur and eyes of blue,  
 Wandering through the foggy dew.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Swam the waters gracefully;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 Mossflower Woods was his domain,  
 Living in a cottage small and plain;  
 Through its waters he did roam,  
 Resting by their shores of loam.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Trod the forest cautiously;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 Then one day the vermin came,  
 All appeared evil and the same;  
 The otter's spirits began to fall,  
 For they were headed towards Redwall.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Fled to Redwall silently;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 Temiree hastened through the wood,  
 Rapidly running as fast as he could;  
 Finally, he reached the gate,  
 Hoping he was not too late.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Entered Redwall urgently;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 The otter spoke with the aging abbot,  
 Dressed simply in an old brown habit;  
 With a strong voice and eyes of fright,  
 Temiree urged Redwall to fight.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Addressed the beasts determinedly;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 The vermin horde was at the gate,  
 Shouting aloud their taunts and hate;  
 But the Redwallers knew what to do,  
 While the otter was ready to slay them through.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Threw his dagger skillfully;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey.

 The horde was taken by surprise,  
 As seen by the shock within their eyes;  
 Redwallers let their arrows fly,  
 While one lone dagger crossed the sky.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Fought the vermin fearlessly;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey. 

When the battle was over and done,  
 It was clear the Redwallers won;  
 The creatures shouted joyfully,  
 Especially the otter named Temiree.

 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Left the fight victoriously;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of the old abbey. 

The abbot stepped forward on his accord,  
 Presenting the otter with Martin's sword;  
 Temiree raised the great sword high;  
 Roaring his own battle cry. 

Temiree, Temiree,  
 Swung the sword triumphantly;  
 Temiree, Temiree,  
 Warrior of Redwall Abbey.

Source: https://sofurry.com/s/k1Vbw0j1