In August of 1066, the winds did not comply
William of Normandy, with a watchful eye
Awaited favourable winds, to cross the channel deep
His army poised and ready, their destiny to keep
William's forces restless, on the Normandy shore
Knights and foot soldiers, ready for war
But the winds were not kind, they did not relent
Delaying the invasion, in frustration's torment
A force of thousands, gathered for the fight
Their resolve unshaken, their goal in sight
As the days turned to weeks, the winds remained unkind
Detaining the transports, in a frustrating bind
William's forces restless, on the Normandy shore
Knights and foot soldiers, ready for war
But the winds were not kind, they did not relent
Delaying the invasion, in frustration's torment
August of 1066, a month of waiting long
As William's patience waned, amidst the throng
His army ready, but held in check
By the whims of nature, a frustrating speck
William's forces restless, on the Normandy shore
Knights and foot soldiers, ready for war
But the winds were not kind, they did not relent
Delaying the invasion, in frustration's torment
In August of 1066, a month of waiting long
As William of Normandy, awaited the day
His forces biding time, in anticipation's snare
Until the winds shifted, and fate was laid bare
In August of 1066, the winds held sway
As William of Normandy, awaited the day
His forces biding time, in anticipation's snare
Until the winds shifted, and fate was laid bare