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Thoughts On a Medaeval Castle

'Tis a merry company gathered about the fire Comfortably warm, at their tables they dine Under the spell of a beautiful lyre In the great hall, under the castle spire Enjoying immensely their vittles and wine 'Tis a merry company gathered about the fire Chatting with ease as the torches burn higher Bathed in the scent of the burning of pine Under the spell of a beautiful lyre Their laughter is ready, and wit does not tire It only grows greater at hours after nine 'Tis a merry company gathered about the fire Flick and the dart of the shadows inspire Tales, ere the dawn of the even's decline Under the spell of a beautiful lyre Their thoughts and their words, do we dare to inquire? Perhaps if we could there were riches to mine 'Tis a merry company gathered about the fire Under the spell of a beautiful lyre

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 9/17/2013 5:49:00 PM
I think that you are one of those people they refer to as an "old soul". Someone who has lived out another lifetime and has been reincarnated, yet still remembers those days. I feel like I am one of those "old souls", as well. I loved this poem, it took me back to those medaeval times! Fantastic work, Isaiah!
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Date: 4/5/2013 7:39:00 PM
Isaiah, ;-) Congratulations with Anne's Favorite Poetry Form: Villanelle! Have yourself a good one. always & forever*LINDA
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Date: 4/5/2013 2:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! I think this one was my favorite.
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Date: 4/4/2013 5:27:00 PM
Congrats on your win..:-)
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Date: 4/3/2013 12:59:00 PM
Way to go with your winning poem!
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Date: 4/2/2013 11:08:00 AM
Big congrats, Isaiah! This poem makes me want to go back in time to catch a glimpse of those days.
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Date: 4/2/2013 7:22:00 AM
This is one of my favorites..its happy and makes you want to sing along. congrats. BG
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Date: 4/2/2013 6:49:00 AM
congrats on your win
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Date: 4/2/2013 12:12:00 AM
great piece , love it, congrats on your win in the contest
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Date: 4/1/2013 7:01:00 PM
I'd be a lyre if I said I didn't like this, twang lol. Congratulations Isaiah, Very well done. Take care, Regards Richard
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Date: 4/1/2013 3:15:00 PM
this one is truly unique. I am glad to finally see your delightful villanelle! Congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/1/2013 2:55:00 PM
A magical write Isaiah. Congratulations, I enjoyed the mood of this piece.
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Date: 4/1/2013 2:34:00 PM
There is a great story in this villanelle. Very smooth. Congratulations. Love, J
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Date: 3/30/2013 7:36:00 AM
you've painted this picture beautifully and i like the rhyme scheme...
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Date: 3/30/2013 7:23:00 AM
I like the touch of "old English" that is used in this piece. It compliments the story very well.
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Date: 3/30/2013 5:12:00 AM
Few days ago i was trying to write a haiku about cowboys cause i never did one..I didn.t want to do it about guns..so i was thonking of grazing cattle..camp fires..line dancing..Anyway i couldn t do it..guess cos it wasn t actual..I mean i wasn t in the atmosphere for real.I coulfn t do 3lines and now i come here snd i see your words flourish naturally about the company around gatherin fire..the scent of pine..You know nature so well and you re always crafted with new tsles to tell.I like this 1
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Date: 3/29/2013 9:40:00 PM
Nice Villanelle, Isaiah: Hope you have it entered. I really have to be in the right mood to write one of these...the hardest part is coming up with the refrains. I love this era and you have captured it. SuZ
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