Haunted

The night holds such gray, when beating wave and tortured sky compete
      "Still round the corner there may wait, a new road or a secret gate."
Hammered from the surf or pounded from the shapes of the giants causeway
      life will emerge while all eternity waits, the bright of sunlight to relate.

Abate the misery of colorless life, lost love and that which was so sweet
   fill the empty rooms within the manse upon the tor, so now, incomplete
with the sound of childrens laughter and the rampant run of little feet.
   Let loose the lock from gate which binds my love to death so indiscreet.

The looming form of barren rib and prow so sharps denies the rift of heaven
     Its skeletal remains do not harken to the light nor St. Peter's prod
for my love, my life, my heart was lost amongst the waves thus broken
    and will walk no more with me upon the sand or haunted sod.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Maverick Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Also soup mail...i will forget my head next..! although that is maybe the better way with poetry..!
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November 27, 2011 at 1:36 AM
OH.! i liked the excerpt from the hobbit as well..!
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November 27, 2011 at 1:34 AM
A well put scribe here Debbie, i sense the reflections of former times and thoughts of yours wrapped in this..? yours Joe.!
Dietrich Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM
what a good ghostly tale this one is. Very well crafted, sweetie. HOpe to see more and more of you!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM
What a true poetic work of art this is! It has the flavor of yore and calls for a second reading to digest it all. It certainly deserves to be in the winner's circle. A Big Congrats. I am sure PFT would enjoy reading this gem. Mahalo for your comments on my poem.
Poet Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Amazing poetry from you Debbie.Enjoyed.
Math Avatar
November 24, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Awesome, I love this one, keep at it!
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November 23, 2011 at 11:53 PM
DEBBIE, ;-) stopping by to wish you and everyone a happy THANKSGIVING! AND CONGRATULATIONS IN TRACIE'S contest`" Have yourself a wonderful and lovely holiday. God Bless,.. p.d.
Brown Avatar
November 23, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Congratulations on your win in Tracie's "In a land called fantasy" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Dufresne Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Haunted is the right word for this haunting poem Debbie. Great going and congrats on the win here
Song Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Debbie...such a spiritual write..like the image at the beginning of the sky and beating waves competing. Swell personification that is so original..Congrats on this winning write. Gwendolen
Sweetheart Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Congrats Debbie on a superb win for this great entry luv.. enjoyed...
Quigley Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Definitely a winner Debbie. Congrats
Richards Avatar
November 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM
You never fail to take us beyond the usual...even in this fantasy world, it seems as if an old classic piece of poetry! Love it as always! :)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 4:22 PM
this piece is haunting Debbie.. full of intensity ... thankxx ..I fixed my entry to show suggested ideas.. let me know if I did OK with new wording.. had hand surgery ..two fingers on right hand and am in a steel plated cast..not supposed to be typing but sneaking it in ..oh.. have carpel tunnel too besides nerve damage so am trying to do my best with poetry these days..luv.. appreciate help..
Seraphin Avatar
November 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM
* "Still Stuck In The Fifteenth Century I See * You Go Girl * Luv, Sarah." *
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