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The Ghost within the Walls......
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The Ghost within the Walls...... |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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Up the spiral staircase drifts a ghost within the night... She is only visible within the full moon's light... Shadows never cast as she invades the secret rooms.. Upward, ever upward, she seeks magic in the moon... She has been the haunter in this long- forsaken house... No other occupant resides..not man, nor beast, nor mouse... She is quite at home, on lonliness she seems to thrive... It feeds her one desire, and makes her feel almost alive... But, she is not alive, and ne'er will get a chance to be... A century ago she threw herself into the sea... On ragged rocks, above the waves, she cried her last goodbye.... And now her spirit walks within the castle walls up high... She had loved the man, and he, in turn, had loved the sea... He had always told her that his wife she'd never be... And no ammount of magic spells could break the deathly grip... The night the sea destroyed his life, and claimed his broken ship... They say that on a full moon, just before the light of day... That you can hear, inside the walls, some haunting music play... And on the highest balcony, a young girl gives her hand... To dance within her Sailor's arms.. and by his side to stand... This story is of true love, told to me when I was small... I know someday that I will pay a visit to those walls... To see the spirit of the girl who found her love at last... To be a silent witness, to a ~~Saga from the Past~~ < !signature--> Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 08-22-2000).] |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Sunny, How this wonderful piece of work could make it to the second page without a single response is beyond me. You're going back to page one, my friend. This is too lovely to be missed. Michael |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Sunny, this is so beautiful. I love those stories. Ever hear the one about the Hotel Del Coronado? You write this with such feeling, I had chills on my arms as I read. Awesome. Sandra Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think. Lord Byron |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
beautiful story, beautifully told. **Applause** jwesley |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, Michael.....thank you for the boost!!!! I loved writing this one...it's been 'haunting' me for some time now, even in my dreams. I think my muse is a mystic. Thank you so, and I'm glad you enjoyed this one, too, my good friend...... Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I agree with Michael this should have never slipped by...but that just happens sometimes. Well I'm glad I read it it is delightful... very well done! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Sandra.... This is supposed to be a true story, told to me by my grandmother, and passed down to her by hers. It is from Scotland, one of the castles there. Someday I will go see for myself!! Thank you for reading and I hope your goosebumps go away!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi jwesley... Thank you so much!!! I love Applause!!! Hi ethome...... I'm always glad to see your reply and I hope you know that it means a lot. Thank you for reading my tale, and stopping by... Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderfully presented... best read late at night with a full moon. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Mike... I agree, and it should be read while listening to some 'haunting melodies' in the background, by the light of a fire, with a companion!! You take the rest from there!! Thank you, also!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
Hi Sunny...I don't think this is about a ghost at all. I think it has to do with you, the inner you. Emotions are like ghosts.... Robert if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Hi Sunny, A haunting tale you weave, of the ghost! Another gem you have written, they keep coming, and I am amazed at your talent. |
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ddgoose Member
since 2000-07-25
Posts 250Baltimore, MD, USA |
Sunny Beautiful love story with a sad ending. You weave a lovely tale. didi |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi RobertB... You are very intuitive, my friend!! When I wrote this, I did feel as if I had lived this tale.....in another time. I'm glad you stopped by....thank you! Hi Bill... Thank you once again.....I am always happy to have you drop in for a visit! Hi Didi.... Yes, I suppose it is a bit sad, but love stories don't always end happily. Thank you for reading my saga!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The more I see, the more I know...twin! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sunshine.... But do we ever really know for sure? Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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