Whispers From the Past

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To walk the cliffs of ancient trails
     that speak of winds and loss laid bare
     midst sounds to tell of all the tales
     of lore and truths they beg to share

     Taxila, Sanchi and Petra call
     with voices rasping in their dust
     tongues only whisper since their fall
     of Gods who but betrayed their trust

     More than hidden treasure left
     is wisdom time holds in their stones
     a quest to seek their dreams bereft
     that repose within their poets bones

     Trails that lead to gilded wings
     oft will find more precious things

     Where I Want To Go Contest
     Sponsored by Nicola Byrne
     02/19/2017

     First Place Contest Winner

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Date: 4/20/2017 2:28:00 PM
Very good write :)
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Date: 4/20/2017 3:13:00 PM
Thank you Debbie...
Date: 4/20/2017 8:54:00 AM
Hello Charlie. Contest or no contest. Your entry can stand on its own. I found your execution to poetry in the most traditional fashion starting with the title. The ending couplet can make a reader pause. Wonderful work entirely.
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Date: 4/20/2017 9:44:00 AM
Thank you very much Lisa...
Date: 3/20/2017 3:35:00 PM
My this poem is outstanding Charlie! Congratulations on your wonderful first placement! A fave for me! 7 ; )
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:49:00 PM
You are so kind Connie, thank you...
Date: 3/20/2017 3:05:00 PM
Well penned. Congrats and blessings.
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:49:00 PM
Thank you Janis...
Date: 3/20/2017 10:00:00 AM
Nicely done. Congrats.
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:48:00 PM
Thank you David...
Date: 3/20/2017 8:27:00 AM
Excellent poem Charlie, congrats :)
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:50:00 PM
Thank you Gary...
Date: 3/20/2017 8:21:00 AM
Looks like congratulations are in order for you my friend. Great entry into the contest and a great choice by Nicola for the top spot. :)
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:51:00 PM
Thank you Chris...
Date: 3/20/2017 8:01:00 AM
Charlie, congrats on your top win! Janice
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Date: 3/20/2017 8:52:00 PM
Thank you Janice...
Date: 2/28/2017 9:49:00 PM
I hope this poem does well in the contest. Well done Charlie.
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Date: 2/28/2017 10:10:00 PM
Thank you Rob...
Date: 2/24/2017 2:36:00 PM
Beautifully penned Charlie..Great write..A7
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Date: 2/24/2017 7:22:00 PM
Thank you Joseph...
Date: 2/22/2017 1:06:00 AM
Enchanting voice in history Best of luck in contest. Peace, Love ad Joy
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Date: 2/22/2017 6:22:00 AM
Thank you John...
Date: 2/21/2017 3:30:00 PM
Charlie , you did yours in a very original way . Back to nature kind of poetry. Very nicely done!
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Date: 2/22/2017 6:21:00 AM
Thank you Andrea...
Date: 2/20/2017 2:20:00 PM
Wonderful Sonnet great imagery and rhyme... good luck in the contest
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Date: 2/20/2017 2:44:00 PM
Thank you Eve...
Date: 2/20/2017 1:33:00 PM
i've been to petra but would like visit the other two ... very glorious piece, nice description of heavenly places on earth, charlie..huggs
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Date: 2/20/2017 2:01:00 PM
I've always enjoyed history, these places share a major role in it, thank you Nette...
Date: 2/20/2017 8:39:00 AM
Sounds magical!
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Date: 2/20/2017 11:18:00 AM
Yes it does, Thanks Richard...
Date: 2/20/2017 1:32:00 AM
An incredible sonnet and wonderful adventure told, Charlie...best of luck in the contest and thank you for your kind visits! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 2/20/2017 6:33:00 AM
You are too kind,thank you Rhonda...
Date: 2/19/2017 8:30:00 PM
Your adventurous spirit shines through this excellent sonnet, Charlie. Such beautiful words from a true poet! GL in the contest :)
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Date: 2/19/2017 10:23:00 PM
Your kindness shines from your every word Dear Laura, thank you....
Date: 2/19/2017 5:59:00 PM
This is beautiful. An endearing piece to remember the lessons history has taught us, learning never gets old. Wonderfully written, a pleasure to read. blessings, lynn
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Date: 2/19/2017 7:24:00 PM
Thank you Lynn...
Date: 2/19/2017 4:06:00 PM
Excellent Charlie. Good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 2/20/2017 6:34:00 AM
Thank you Heidi...
Date: 2/19/2017 2:25:00 PM
- There are a lot of precious memories in the history ... many is forgotten ... but fortunately many are preserved forever - Great written, Charlie - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/19/2017 7:23:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise...
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