The Lady of Whitelace Castle

Into the inky darkened elegance 
of moon’s hushed serenade
Within the clove of stately elms 
her presence soon promenades;

The Lady of Whitelace Castle
dressed in a grand and stately manner
shimmers about through frosty limbs
causing many to flee in terror

She brings with her an afterglow
that blushes the unearthly scene
she remains, to some, a welcomed guest
to others an astonishing dream

This lady in ghost white apparel
drifts about from tree to tree
searching in vain for love unattained
perchance could she find it in thee?
 
© Debra Squyres 2013/12/30
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Deschler Avatar
January 31, 2014 at 9:43 PM
I really love the haunting tone of this poem, Debra. It is a very beautiful write, and it was well deserving of a first place win! Congratulations to you, as well! This poem is a favorite for me!...You might enjoy my poem titled, "The Castle". Please, read it sometime...Thank you so much for the lovely comments.
Jones Avatar
January 31, 2014 at 1:10 PM
Wonderfully done....congratulations
Richards Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 9:38 AM
There is such elegance and peace in this beauty !! Lovely work, Debra !! Congratulations!
Brown Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Congrats on a well deserved win! beautiful piece! blessings, Stacey
Johnson Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Now you know why we miss you so much when your not around. You write with the spirit of mystical elegance. So glad to know you here on the interweb as Richard always calls it on Fast and Loud. Congrats. Peace. :)
Mehta Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 10:55 PM
My heartfelt congratulation on the win, Debra
May Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 10:27 PM
Congrats on a great win
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 8:56 PM
wow, this is so awesome. I can see how it got first place!!Congrats on your win.
Roberts Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 8:46 PM
love love love it, can't go wrong with a good ghost story, congrats on your big win in my contest Debra
Johnson Avatar
January 9, 2014 at 2:27 PM
That crystaline knowledge of Stevie Nicks you cant learn in college, it never sticks. But embers of coolness from a summer breeze. These ghost's of tomorrow will eternally please. Peace. :)
Roberts Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 8:47 PM
your comment is one of the prettiest poems I've read
Dome Avatar
January 8, 2014 at 5:52 AM
A spooky atmospheric well written write. very visual.excellent take care best wishes. Pete.
Kendrick Avatar
January 2, 2014 at 8:35 AM
The flow and rhyme in this one is very awesome..I enjoyed reading your ghost tale..If for a contest, reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visits to my pages during the the past year, your presence there was always encouraging..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Deb fine use of meter here it really sings, especially the last verse. Happy New year to you, may you write many fine poems in the New Year. Light & Love
Boyd Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Debra- thank you for welcoming me and thank you for your comment on my first poem in decades! I hope that life doesn't take me away from writing again..this I have allowed. I love the other-world atmosphere of this poem. I felt hushed while reading it as if I breathed, it would intrude upon the scene! Just beautiful! Barbara boyd
Mehta Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 6:57 AM
Lovely fantasy, Debra and best wishes for the new year
Rutherford Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 5:57 AM
Debra I too thought of falling snow while reading your poem. This is a keeper !!Love it. Happy New Year. Anne
Parker Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 9:13 PM
this poem gives me the sense of falling snow, spreading across the land
Sivey Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 8:41 PM
This is a masterpiece my friend! I truly loved reading this enlightening and lovely poem this evening! You have written a spectacular piece, you have quite the vision Debra, I love it! Great Work!!
Thirtyseven Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Fabulous. Such nice flow. A great read. Have an awesome New Year.
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