The Ivory Tower Within
Each poet dreams of a secret retreat,
an ivory tower in which to go.
Refuge from the turmoil of life,
isolated from the crazy world below.
A solitary place in which to write,
to enclose oneself in bliss and peace.
Perhaps a castle beside the sea,
where waves crash on rocks soothingly.
But this tower already exist within,
each time a poet takes up paper and pen.
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August 23, 2012
Poetry/Verse/The Ivory Tower Within
Copyright Protected, ID 08-415-614-23
All Rights Reserved, 2012, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, No.199
sponsor, Brian Strand, NA, Judged 8/25/2012
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