The Golden Helm, and Other Verse

"The Golden Helm, and Other Verse" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson is a collection that weaves together themes of love, bravery, and what it means to be human, all wrapped in a style that sings. Set in worlds of fantasy and the age of knights, the book tells many stories through verse, each diving into the feelings of its characters, especially in dreamy, fantastical places. The main poem, "The Golden Helm," follows Geoffrey, a young knight given a special helmet representing courage and fate. As he grows into knighthood, his love for Christine blossoms, while Queen Hild secretly loves him and is jealous. With pictures painted by words and deep feelings, the poem shows Geoffrey changing and the sad results of love, as both Geoffrey and Christine give everything for their love. Here, the collection beautifully mixes old-fashioned chivalry, sacrifice, and the problems of love inside a big myth and adventure.