Battle - or Jest?

Pen a roast against the great, noble Bard?

Without a doubt you jest, it can’t be true,

A battle of such penmanship will fail

For those who've missed him and have not a clue.

Beauty inherent and creative might

Are penned in words and characters divine.

Perchance, have you not wandered through them all -

Whimsical fields of poetry sublime?

No, this nightmare must not breathe and persist -

’Tis a bad feat of which I dare not dream.

It surely spells impending doom and doubt,

This godforsaken and horrendous theme.

So, if you dare to take the risk and write,

I won’t wish you well in your doubtful plight.