You may think that the Middle Ages

were just a lot of fun,

But the truth that you may not believe

is that most of the time there was none.

In 1500 there was a plague

that spread throughout the land.

Half of the population was taken by it

now wouldn't you call that bad?

Living conditions were almost unlivable

personal hygiene was non-existent.

Especially when it came to bathing,

people were not consistent.

Streets were covered in dirt and grime

no one bothered to clean them

If they were around in our day and age,

they would surely be condemned.

In the Medieval times there were many wars,

the most well known, the Crusades

Crusaders came from mostly France

they fought on horseback with blades.

Castles were not built for comfort,

but built for safety from others.

If you had land, anyone would attack

even your very own brothers.

Back then women were treated badly

in fact, not any better than dirt.

But women back then had to be tough,

they didn't show their hurt.

So now you see why I'm so glad

that the Middle Ages were before my time.

If they lasted any longer,

I'd have to make a longer rhyme.

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