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The Castle On a Hill

The Land Of Royal Monarchs


from the plains we see
the land of royal monarchs 
perched on a hilltop

its architecture
draws us to the heritage 
of the blue blooded 

secret lives of kings
unveiled flamboyancy with
queens and courtesans

heirs of dynasties
dreamed treacheries and murders 
as game for the throne

princely monument
in prime was bereft of love
now gardens tourists

April 20, 2015
For Nayda Ivette Negron

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/1/2016 5:52:00 PM
Balveen, Congratulations on your castle on a hill win... love Linda
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 5/4/2016 3:12:00 AM
Thanks Linda!
Date: 5/1/2016 3:36:00 AM
Congrats a very good poem like very much well thought of poem x
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 5/1/2016 5:15:00 AM
Thanks Wendy
Date: 4/28/2016 11:27:00 PM
I love this poem, especially the last stanza. If you ever get the chance, you should consider expanding this poem. Congrats on your win.
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 4/29/2016 4:47:00 AM
Really Rob? You've put me in a thoughtful mode. Thanks for the compliment and inspiration!
Date: 4/28/2016 3:10:00 PM
Congrats on your winning work..I enjoyed reading your thoughts about the castle on the hill..Thanks for dropping by..Sara
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Date: 4/28/2016 7:32:00 PM
Thanks, dear Sara!
Date: 4/27/2016 1:59:00 PM
Of interest now only to tourists. So true. Congratulations. Love,Joyce
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 4/28/2016 7:38:00 AM
Thanks, dear Joyce!
Date: 4/27/2016 1:07:00 PM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 4/28/2016 7:40:00 AM
Thanks Devnath!
Date: 4/27/2016 12:46:00 PM
Congratulations Balveen on the placement of the contest.
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Balveen Cheema
Date: 4/28/2016 7:41:00 AM
Thanks & love, Nayda!

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