Drifted Deep

Drifted deep in wintry dark 
she's in decline, as useless 
as a sailboat in a storm.
Once a haven for hikers, 
a shelter for stalwarts and strays
'til the mountains gave summons;
now forlorn and disregarded, 
like a maiden aunt too old and to no purpose, 
though winsome in her former days
when she was quite the prize, 
the belle of every ball, envied by all. 
"If those walls could only speak!" they say,
as they quickly pass on by,
not giving her a second glance.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 3:56 AM
like this profound poem, such feeling here. harry
Andresen Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Touching written Keith, but well done. - Have a lovely weekend to you. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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April 27, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Superb write dear poet...
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April 27, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Smile ˜ I believe in second glances, as I believe in second chances * In many lights age is a gift to be revered and grateful towards I would say ˜ True beauty, is borne through time deep inside; these gifts ˜ She sounds beautiful Keith ˜ Love always, John!:) ˜
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