Residence

Residence
 
...inspired by 'The New Faces' By W.B. Yeats
 
 
We dead shall walk the hallways unopposed,
and lend an air of mystery to paint 
and plaster peeling, thus exposed
when daylight turns to dusk; for there's a faint
uneasiness as new ones gather, pested
to hear our ghostly whisperings and may
have second thoughts, their courage tested;
were we not bolder occupants than they?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mac Donald Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Hmmm...this is another one of those: 'I feel overwhelmed and speechless', which means I will most probably say too much:( I do find this to be an amazing piece, Keith! Yeats must surely have been standing beside your shoulder enjoying each thought and utterance. It's smooth and flows, but almost feels like there are air bubbles where one can stop and breathe in the imagery. Lovely piece..wishing you and yours the best...God bless you all..Mikki
Petersen Potter Avatar
November 15, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Very nice poem that's been inspired in your heart from this wonderful poem by W.B. Yeats.Lovely!Blessings.D.
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