A Wall In the Woods

No stony wall stands there today, 
in farmer’s meadow near fairway,
rivulet of memories flow,
limestones in rain do wash away!

The trees look up at clear blue sky,
in secret at me, perhaps pry,
gentle breeze runs past soggy grass,
deep beneath our past footprints lie!

Waist high remains of limestone wall,
hand built to stop boundary brawl,
owners since melted into time,
meagre stones remain, if at all!

In distance afar life does flow,
see a church, houses in a row,
school of our days looks much the same,
within new voices, now echo!

Slow in silence I walk away,
up the beaten path, make my way,
the wall behind, in my mind looms,
holds my heart, begging me to stay!

The Wall in the Woods contest
Ranked 13th!! 
sponsor Craig Cornish
written 02/October/2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 10/18/2020 2:08:00 PM
Your take on this topic is approached from a different creative angle, Krish. It's amazing what thoughts the few remnants of a wall can bring to mind. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 10/18/2020 10:15:00 PM
thanks Paul! That is what is interesting about a contest! I wanted to tie the past with the present and memories with reality because they always co-exist! Thank you for your kind comments.
Date: 10/17/2020 7:11:00 AM
Old and new...thought-provoking Krish. Another of your well-penned works. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 10/17/2020 7:21:00 AM
Thank you Linda! Always a pleasure to receive such positive comments! Thank you once again!!:)
Date: 10/16/2020 10:08:00 PM
Crumbling ruins and the reality of every day life co-exist beautifully in the strong imagery of your lines, Krish. Congratulations on your winning poem.
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 10/16/2020 11:36:00 PM
Thanks Sam, my friend! Your reflections are always a pleasure to read! Thanks:)
Date: 10/3/2020 1:45:00 AM
Very nice Krish, that something so seemingly permanent can go back to nature in only a few generations has always fascinated me. Enjoyed.
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 10/3/2020 2:00:00 AM
Thanks Belden! Much appreciate your feedback and kind words!!
Date: 10/2/2020 8:03:00 PM
Reminds me of an area near me on Broadway hill. Enjoyed your verse Krish. Good luck in the contest Tom
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Date: 10/2/2020 11:15:00 PM
Thanks Tom! Many such beautiful spots in England!
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