Kelly Deschler Poet Epic

Atlantis

A collaboration with Linda (Poet Destroyer)


Atlantis


Can't be re-written by the Gods
The land and sands of time
Destroyed by the fire of Poseidon's curse
Atlantis swallowed by: Earth

In one day and one night
Peaceful existence met its end
Built on a volcano, now surrounded by ancient rippled tears
Lava stripped apart the rich and glorious empire
Enriched by engineers and architects whom loved power more than the Gods
Forgotten souls, sheltered by a watery grave
History withheld from shallow sunken memories
Western sky's hide the truth, a vision from the Pillars of Hercules
"An island situated in front of the Strait of Gibraltar"
Ghostly ruins wait to rise above the Mediterranean and Atlantic waves
A magical land held down by the hands of death,

Atlantis lost city walls...a secret hidden by mermaids
Partially buried, beneath the ocean floor it lies
The largest sunken treasure never to be found
Magnificent pillars of an imperial palace still stand
Somewhere hidden under ancient sand
Some are leaning against turrets, that toppled after the impact
Nothing human will ever inhabit these walls
No feet will ever touch these staircases, again
Only an eerie silence now resides here, with the blue-green waters
Seaweed grows along it's outer walls, like ivy on a trellis.
Obscuring it even further from the human eye.

Other ocean tides will never compare
Tantalizing blend of fantasy and mystery
Stone walls covered with precious gems
...Listen to Plato's voice...
"Look close, look close, into the sea!"
Through the light and Pillars of Hercules
Some where out there buried in the vast
Atlantis the Paradise

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Linda, I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me to write this awesome poem
with you. I truly appreciate all of the support that you have given me since I have been here. It is sad to see such a talented poet leaving the Soup. 
You are one of my favorites, and I will miss you very, very much, Linda.   
Always & Forever, Kelly

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Skat A May 26, 2015 at 6:11 PM Kelly, Stopping by to enjoy this Favorite poem of mine. .... Always ~SKAT~

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 14, 2014 at 6:04 PM Kelly, you and Linda did an awesome job on this poem about Atlantis. It's a place worth dreaming about. Kelly Deschler March 15, 2014 at 5:01 PM Thank you so much, Sheri! I'm so happy that you enjoyed our collaboration. It really was great fun writing this poem with Linda! :)

Robert Pettit January 17, 2014 at 11:21 PM Reminds me of the George Pal production of 1961 titled "Atlantis, the Lost Continent", and Donovan's 1969 hit song "Atlantis". This is descriptive writing.

Liam Mcdaid January 16, 2014 at 5:10 PM amazing beautiful piece loved the vision in it excellently crafted

Laura Breidenthal January 15, 2014 at 3:01 PM Amazing collaboration!! Every word was captivating. Great job to both of you! Always, Laura

Shadow Hamilton January 12, 2014 at 4:54 AM Kelly fantastic poem congrats on your win Shadow x smile hug

Sara Kendrick January 11, 2014 at 5:11 PM I saw your name on the list..Congrats..Sara

Justin Bordner January 11, 2014 at 1:29 PM I like your ancient sensitivity kelly. It is wonderful and encouraging to have history, passion and poetry entwined so intelligently. 'Loved power more than the Gods...' We written J.A.B. Kelly Deschler January 13, 2014 at 2:59 PM Thank you so much, Justin! I have to give a lot of the credit to Linda, for adding the history part into our poem. She is just amazing! I am glad that you enjoyed our poem, and I appreciate you stopping by.

Litan Dey January 11, 2014 at 9:18 AM This are good words to PD and congratulations for the lovely win Kelly Deschler January 13, 2014 at 2:41 PM Thank you very much, Litan! I am glad that you enjoyed our poem. I appreciate you stopping by.

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2014 at 1:53 AM Hi Kelly, Congratulations:) --- Thank you for supporting the last contest I will host for the time being. Take Care, and enjoy the fun blog, I posted honoring all winning poems.... Blog Called "Unicorn__" ---> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?PoetID=18720&BlogID=18529 Take Care, <3 Always & Forever ~LINDA Kelly Deschler January 11, 2014 at 5:08 PM You're very welcome, Linda. Thank you so much for the honor! You deserve some recognition, too, since you wrote half of this poem! So, congrats to you, as well, PD! Take care, until we meet again :)

Dr.Ram Mehta January 11, 2014 at 12:53 AM Enjoyed the write and congratulations on the win, Kelly

Poet Destroyer A January 7, 2014 at 5:50 PM I will miss you Kelly, someday in the future I wish to write another poem with you. I will miss everyone and they know it. I am rolling up my sleeves. I got one contest to go. Plus the one I put out today for fun.... Everyone is a winner in my heart. I became a fan and follower the more I read your poems. Sorry, my depression kept getting in the way. Take care, and keep up the good poems, and wins.. LINDA Kelly Deschler January 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM Thank you, Linda. I hope that we can collaborate once again. Sorry that I missed your last contest, but I wasn't feeling well enough to be here. I always looked forward to entering your contests, and I always felt honored no matter where I placed! Thank you so much for the fav, this poem is one of my favs, too! Take care, PD :) Poet Destroyer A January 7, 2014 at 5:50 PM ps... This is a fav... of course :) xox~ Linda

Kelly Deschler January 7, 2014 at 5:09 PM I know that many of you have already read this poem when Linda posted it back in November. Yet, for some reason I never posted it on my page. And, I would like to do so, now....We are all going to miss you being here, Linda!