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The White Tower |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana 
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Across a desert I see a white tower Rising up to Heaven Against a cobalt sky My eyes turned red From tears of gratitude And the wind began to howl Furiously around me As I knelt at the sight So many miles So many years away Finally I see my destination Treasure of which I sought Relic of ancient time Could it finally be true? Just as I raise my hands To the sky in thanks A cloud passes over the white tower A chill crosses my heart With desperate fear I run towards the sight Limbs shaking every step ‘til I drop from exhaustion Face down in sand Mind a waste, unable to move Gradually falling into nightmarish sleep And when I wake I see, Nothing |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
Very expressive imagery... I felt myself racing towards the white tower...very well written..enjoyed the read.ww |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Thank you Walt. |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
It is amazing (I believe) that your white tower - cobalt sky words bring such a strong image or images to mind. I guess we have all seen or seen photos of such scenes... I surely have, even if I cannot recall at the moment exactly what of or where. As for dreams ending in this way, well, it happens. At least the tower was merely unattainable in this instance, and worse images and emotions didn't usher you into wakefulness. Hope I have not misinterpreted too badly. Whether I have or not, your poem is a very enjoyable read. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This has a lovely magical quality to it, Calmette Guy, I truly enjoy your writing. Ida |
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