Teddy Kimathi Poet Free verse

Standing Castle

The castle didn't stand because their household
stood because of him.

The castle didn't stand because he called them
"my family", instead of "my subjects".

The castle stood because he cared about what
they said, felt or thought.

Generations after the King was gone,
the patriotic citizens still protect the castle.

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Balveen Cheema October 27, 2016 at 5:22 AM What a marvellous presentation of a true leader and how skilfully expressed, Teddy! Teddy Kimathi October 28, 2016 at 4:53 AM Thank you so much for enjoying my verse, Balveen!! *^_^*

Afzal Nusker October 25, 2016 at 10:23 PM Congratulations on your win with this wonderful metaphoric poem. Teddy Kimathi October 26, 2016 at 3:05 AM Thank you so much Afzal, for your warm applause!! ;-)

Jean Murray October 25, 2016 at 4:53 PM So you prove how feelings can last long after the person. Congratulations Teddy. Teddy Kimathi October 26, 2016 at 3:04 AM Greetings Jean!! You've summarized it very well!! Thank you so much for your applause!! *^_^*

Probir Gupta October 15, 2016 at 5:10 AM Very good symbols and metaphors ... impressive work ... all the best ... Teddy Kimathi October 17, 2016 at 7:28 AM Thank you so much for enjoying my verses, Probir!! ;-)