Who What Why

who has that much power
to make the very foundations
of our castle crumble

the towers are imploding
the nightmare so déja vu

there’s something sinister
treading amidst our halls
wicked mischievous ghosts
conniving our demise

what machiavellian plot
a ruse to what avail



AP: 3rd place 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 5:00 AM
What great words added up to a beautiful missive.
Gauthier Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 6:33 AM
Thanks, Caren.
Wolf Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 9:40 PM
Interesting topic there. Something to chew on. Thanks, Line. Smiles, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Thanks for the visit and comment, Gershon. LOL
Koplin Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 6:47 PM
Master of words my friend. Great poem! Thanks for sharing
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 6:58 PM
Thanks for your lovely comment, Mark. Much appreciated.
Kauffman Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 5:49 PM
Powerful images - so thought provoking - a mystery to be solved - a future to be changed! Wonderful write.
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 6:06 PM
Thank you so much, Sam. Much appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 5:47 PM
Did you just barely post this up? I can see how it relates to what is going on around here!! Nice one, Line.
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 6:06 PM
Thanks for the visit and comment, Andrea. Much appreciated.
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