Whisperings

...inspired by 'The New Faces' By W.B. Yeats
 
 
We dead shall walk the hallways unopposed,
and lend an air of mystery to paint 
and plaster peeling, thus exposed
when daylight turns to dusk; for there's a faint
uneasiness as new ones gather, pested
to hear our ghostly whisperings and may
have second thoughts, their courage tested;
were we not bolder occupants than they?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ryusaka Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM
I love this... especially the last line! Haunting, lilting... I love the style. =) Great job.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Thanks honey! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it... Hugs, Keith xo (PS you got mail!!!)
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May 15, 2009 at 4:20 PM
Interesting use of imagery in this thought provoking poem. Much said in just a few lines. Good job! Karen
Chircop Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 2:18 PM
i love your whispering--and i love the second verse especially-"lending an air of mystery to paint"----charma
Mckenzie Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Keith Wow what an opossum write it looks like your a "Yeats" in the making ! Excellent!!!! Going to my favorites! Laura :)
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