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CastleGuard
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0 posted 2017-06-29 01:01 PM



Perched high up on a granite hill an old,
Crumbling castle looms - but ruins remain,
An ancient monument to legends told,
Of bravest deeds and glory was domain -
But long-abandoned ramparts silent stand;
No cries of war nor sighs of courtly love
Echo in the vacant yard - though once grand
Was knightly banner streaming high above!
Now grey headstones succumb to earth and weeds
As Time's ever-sculpting hands mould the stone
And flesh alike; no reverence for deeds
Of Man's design, so unpreserved the bone --
But futile to pine, you transient guest!
Shed the tears and seize your singular quest.


CG

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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1 posted 2017-06-30 08:11 AM


CG,
Your words rang true for the days of lords and ladies and still hold that truth for today. ~L

Poet In Pink
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2 posted 2017-06-30 02:03 PM


Hello CG I absolutely love the era you pen ~ Castles and knights ~ Romance ~ Wish I could go back in time and visit what it would of been like to live as they did...A wonderful yet sad depiction of a time long gone ~ Much enjoyed!  Alana
CastleGuard
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3 posted 2017-06-30 06:47 PM


Thank you, Lori, for stopping by and commenting.

CG

CastleGuard
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4 posted 2017-06-30 06:55 PM



Alana - this is my favorite subject..and sonnets...thank you for replying and providing your personal insight.

CG

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