Cherl Dunn Poet Free verse

Houska Castle

In the shadow's of the Gothic Renaissance period,
 In this age of beauty's enlightenment, and free 
Thinking for men, Houska Castle was built.
Not as a fortification to repeal invaders, nor for
Strategic positioning, nay it's thick stone walls,
Were meant to keep something locked within.
Steeped in folklore's mystery, it's sheer cliffs
Drop upon jagged edges unmerciful rocky
 Points beneath.
Surrounded by thickets heavy forest, in the 
Czech Republic mountains, it's eerie appearance,
Gives one a feeling that you are being watched, by
Something unnatural.
As the sun light breaks through the trees, 
The dawn's rays push back the nights dark
 Embrace, exposing this a shunned forgotten
Place.
The ancient aristocracy commissioned it's
Construction, by royal commend, not to be
Blessed within but only outwardly.
Called the gateway to hell, beneath a deep
Holes abyss does exist, and misshapen animal
Bones remain untouched.
No human souls are known to walk these 
Unholiest of grounds.
Here only the devils breed stalks, any intruders,
So step ever so lightly, if thy choose to visit,
For you may become it's quarry, and never leave
It's darkened realm.
Pace yourself, brace yourself, child of man,
Listen to the inner spiritual voice within,
And run for your life itself.
The eyes at the windows of Houska castle,
Bang their ghostly hands, against it's glass pains,
 Keeping rhythm,
With thine own human heart beat.
All adventures beware thy journey’s end,
Is it truly worth the price, this quest for the thrill,
Or a physical adrenals rush, the cost thy very soul.
Leave this corner of darkness, unexplored, and well
Enough alone.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
02-28-14

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Robin Davis April 18, 2014 at 8:59 AM Cheryl This is a creative, interesting, unique and intense write. You captured the reader with each line. A great story told in a great way. Thank you for the AWESOME comment on my ESS Of Love poem.

Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2014 at 7:03 PM This grabbed me from start to finish. I see why Shadow placed this one high on her list. May I humbley suggest one small change? Change supernatural to unnatural as it fits better with the dark mood you have created. Congratulations, you should be very proud of this piece.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole February 4, 2014 at 11:23 AM Absolutely lovely piece, Cherl! Big congrats for your win in the contest. Thanks for your uplifting comments on some of my 2014 works. Much obliged!

Dr.Ram Mehta February 4, 2014 at 6:12 AM Enjoyed your write on castle and congrats on the win, Cherl

Shadow Hamilton February 3, 2014 at 11:45 PM scarey one Cheryl glad you added date to it ty great write congrats on 2nd place ty for entering Shadow x smile hug

Darren Watson February 1, 2014 at 12:53 AM We have many such castles in England . By day they are a magnet for tourists . By night they became a playground for teenage boys , My friends and I would dare each other to spend a night alone Preferably in a dungeon but they were sometimes locked up , So we'd hide up on the battlements until all had gone home . We were brave of course next morning but the things that ran through our minds during the night you expertly capture here.