
The walls stand mute, as a silent witness
burying within them, the many untold secrets
political debates, economic planning,
macabre massacres, cloistered dungeons,
wars lost, alliances forged,
the clinking of swords, the trot of horse’s hooves,
strategic conspiracies, victories celebrated,
stories of greed, love, power and nobility.
History lives here with the ghosts from the past
the eeriness comes alive under the moonlight
yet, the dead do not scare me
as much as the malevolent humans of today!
Tweaked one of my poems from my book “Eclectic Verses” (Available on amazon), which I felt was apt for Sadje’s what do you see prompt #35.
Oh, i love the plot in this poem..
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Glad to hear that Mich. Thanks 🙂
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I had already said Radhika once, your words flow with stunning beauty and spontaneity!!!
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Appreciate your kind and constant encouragement Paulo. Thanks so much 🙏
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Your comment made my day Paulo. Appreciate your constant support and encouragement 🙂
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Wow. I’m spellbound! Beautifully written ❤️
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Many many thanks Shweta ♥️
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My pleasure 😊
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This is one great take on the prompt and the world of today.
Thanks for joining in the challenge
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Thanks so much Sadje! My absolute pleasure 🙂
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You’re welcome 😇
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Brilliant writing!
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Thanks a lot Harsh 🙂
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You have woven a story with these verses, Radhika!
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Thanks Indira!
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Loved the plot! Did not expect this from a castle prompt. Amazing work
Pls check out mine too:)
https://themysticwagon.wordpress.com/2020/06/25/the-beginning-of-the-novel-in-ancient-times/
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Thanks so much Aahana. Will check out yours soon!
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This is just out of this world, Radhika.
Brilliant writing 👌🙌
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Thanks a bunch Deepika for the appreciation 🙂
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Wonderful words, R! Connecting the ghosts of the past with the living dead of the present…
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Thank you N 🙂
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Wonderful writing! Your words flow so smooth, R!
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Thank you N!
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Wonderful poem makes anyone to read more than once 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❤️
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spellbound!
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🙏🙏
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That was WOW! Simple yet profound piece of poetry!!!
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loved the poem, Radhika –
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Thank you Shantanu
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My absolute pleasure
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Excellent poem, Radhika, and quite fitting for our times.
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Thank you Jane
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I loved those last two lines!
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Fantabulous. The last two lines (thumbs up).
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Thank you for your appreciation Kritika ♥️
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My pleasure 🙂
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