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Rex
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0 posted 2009-05-02 11:36 AM


A ragged clump of peppers
Hung against a casement door,
And the shadow of a lantern
Etched upon a cobbled floor.

Thatched roofs aslant on careless line,
In indolence replete,
Dreaming to the music
Of the fountain at their feet,

Whose tiny jet of water
Is reflected in its play
By the many mullioned windows
In a crooked, crazy way.

Whispers born of breezes
Lend cadence to the air
And speak of peace and beauty
And forgetfullness of care.

And the swinging of the lantern
Makes its shadow undulate
As tho' a hand in welcome
Beckoned by the postern gate.

And those who come are happy
And bide awhile to weave
A dream of sweet contentment
In this spot of Make Believe.

© Copyright 2009 Rex E. Alford - All Rights Reserved
WTBAKELAR
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1 posted 2009-05-02 11:51 AM


Rex,  I have seen this place, somewhere, maybe in a dream.
Fine write, and I hope this place really exsists.

Tracey.

Rex
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2 posted 2009-05-02 12:17 PM


WTBAKELAR....
Thank you for your comments. I have not been to this place, but I wish I had.

Regards.

Marchmadness
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3 posted 2009-05-02 02:32 PM


I wish I had too, Rex. It sounds absolutely wonderful.
                               Ida

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4 posted 2009-05-02 02:38 PM


I'll go with you!  Much enjoyed the poem.
Rex
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5 posted 2009-05-02 03:06 PM


Marchmadness...
Thank you kindly..glad you enjoyed a moment of tranquility.

Regards.

Rex
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6 posted 2009-05-02 03:09 PM


Magnus...
Thank you for your comment. It would be nice to find a place of peace and quiet these days.

Regards.

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7 posted 2009-05-03 11:07 PM


Rex,

It does sound like a beautiful, welcoming place to visit.  I wouldn't mind.  I kind of miss the lanterns that we used to use when I was a little girl when the power would go out.  They made such a soothing sound.

Alison

Rex
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8 posted 2009-05-04 11:37 AM


Alison....

Thank you, I know what you mean as I can still hear them.

Regards.

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9 posted 2009-05-05 10:54 AM


Thank you for inviting me along on the trip.  What a place--I want to go back.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Rex
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10 posted 2009-05-05 11:48 AM


Pilgrimage...

Thank you for your comment. I'm happy that you enjoyed your visit.

Regards.

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