Once upon a time long gone …
The reigning queen let out a yawn,
And stood up from her regal throne
To trample down the hall alone
She ripped the crown from out her hair
And flung it out the window there,
It tumbled down the castle wall …
No knight or king did hear it fall
And off the ground it did bounce
The crown rolled out into a flounce,
Tumbling down into the moat
And thankfully it did not float
A queen no more and yet she smiled
Chuckling, whooping and skipping wild,
Saying goodbye to the castle rafter …
She'd found her happily ever after.
The light that shines from azure eyes...
dazzles and blinds
That night, so fine, neath amber skies...
castle and bride
We all build our castles from sand
Only to expect them to be lasting
You will never see the faces to smile
After your victory is measured by forever.
From the moment you should walk away
To the end of the road you have taken
It's your heart and soul this is your chance
The light is your opinion of good people
We need to be a caring person above all
Where all of us are perfect only once.
Sent to us like a challenge for life.
Revealed as just words of wisdom.
God and the dogs alike will never forget
The injustice of men who lie as they breathe.
I see your love castle, so beautiful in its time, only for the lovers can see it with its shine.
See the beauty of the palace, you built a place fit for our love story.
A love story that is so vast, like the sky open and bright, it has so many rooms for all of our love energy.
Energy of love, that flows back and forth to us, making our love grow with each moment in time.
Every day I love you more, and love all of your thoughts that build our life story that fill our hearts and mind.
Our life that you built with your words of power that are heard in the winds of time.
Time carrying our story through time, making me glow with every breath in time.
Time and love make us shine, sitting in our love castle on the hill, looking forward to our story, as it unfolds with each love kiss.
Thank you God for love, lifting positive energy to all around.
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| | U | | U | towers stretch to sky
- ------ ---''-- arms praising the Almighty ~
| | U | | U | worship in silence
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As an Englishman's home
is his castle,
I abide in my own abode
part and parcel,
but as I'm always being told,
by the trouble and strife
(Cockney for 'wife'),
how to behave
in my own house,
whenever the rules I waive,
I must ask, I have to say,
"Why am I not Lord
of all that which I survey?"
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^ / \ ^ ~ ~ in taupe twilight calm
| | | | tiny kingdom softly f a d e s ~
~ ____ ~ tide ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ whispers a
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Building castles within my own confinement
only to be hit with the harshest of realities
& replaying what it means to be broken, to heal, and relapse
over and over again.
Numbing the weight of so many life choices
Drowning out screams from all different voices.
Lord please me show me your grace.
Seeing myself in the mirror
I'd rather not show my face.
My self esteem crumbled
Self-worth turned to dust
I'm suffering due to a lack of self love
And unwillingness to trust
Feeling as if my body left me unhealed
without my soul intact
Praying I could right the wrongs
that haunt me from my past
afraid of what appears impossible
A daunting peak.. still within my grasp
Have to take that leap of faith
to start me on the path
Dear Lord I pray you break these chains that refuse to set me free
bound from years and years of pain.
Most of which have remained unseen
Let me feel your light my Lord
The warmth shine on my face
I need to feel your selfless love
I need your warm embrace.
The thought of this battle
it heightens all senses of "fight or flight"
I'm writing this in hopes to from now until forever
Guide me into your light.
in a land of make-believe
i roam the meadows
of a celtic realm where
bagpipes haunt the air by day
and in the midnight hour
harps are played by angels
in my world of fantasy
i own a castle by the sea
and have a voice of gold
i sing irish folk songs
all day long while looking
out my tower at the beauty
and i'm as happy as can be
Your love built a castle deep in my heart,
No force in this world can tear it apart.
Like vintage wine, you captivate my soul,
Just your touch alone and I'm rendered whole.
Gladden my mind~ say yes, be truly mine,
So in my eyes, love’s path will brightly shine.
Nurtured with great care and tender embrace,
Beyond where wicked souls can leave their trace.
Then all doubts will vanish, and fears will cease,
And years of longing will turn into peace.
My sorrow and grief will fade and erase,
For deep in my heart, your love holds its place,
Far from their jealous gaze, your love will stay,
So to their box of lies, your mind won't sway.
Till the end of time, our love will still grow,
With peace in our hearts and joy in its flow.
Contest: National Poetry Month Word Prompts
Contest Judged: April 14th, 2025 7:39:00 AM
Sponsor: Crystol Woods
Placement: First
Empower yourself.
You'll rebuild your Castle
By Michelle Morris
29/03/2025
When your Castle has crumbled
And you're lying in the rubble
Remember that you're Powerful
You can overcome your troubles
When your Heart is hurting
Your friends and family have betrayed you
Remember that you have Angels
They surround and protect your Truth
You are never forgotten
You are never alone
So rise like a phoenix from the ashes
Rise and shine and focus on Hope
Your Destiny awaits you
Your Love and Light will reign Free
For the strongest warriors are forged
Through the fires of Hell and People
It may not feel like it now
Hell, it may not feel like it for years
But Trust me when I tell you
God and His Angels count your Tears
Throughout your Journey you'll discover
That each struggle is meant to help you Triumph
You're created for so much Greater
Your Soul is Unique and Inspiring
You'll rebuild your Castle
You'll rebuild your Soul
Because you'll gather all your pieces
And make a better Whole
© Michelle Morris, 2025
The bell rang
In the castle high,
Calling for the rise
Of those below.
War floods the gates,
Not of fire or stone,
But of hearts torn.
Now, they cause pain.
Blood, death, gore,
Strikes those below.
Hearts of gold among the red,
Try and fail to stop the end.
In the castle high,
They do not care.
With hearts shrouded in gold,
A metal so cold
No warmth of tears,
Of terrors, of fears,
No care among the ones of gold
For the reds pouring below,
The lands plowed.
The people die,
Yet they do not cry.
No, they're hearts are gold.
No tear falls,
Not for their land,
Their home.
You ran roughshod over my sandcastle
Without a flicker of commotion
diverting the starboard
and finding ourselves
at a yawning beach
Did you see yourself
as a seashell
Did you cast an enchanted look
There's always a sea song
for a remedy overdue
Shake off the foam
and clear your head
Did you see yourself as a crab
yet noted the World didn't care enough
This
Is nothing..
It may
Seem to be
Something
But that
Something
Has always
Been nothing..
The key to
The castle...
Where legends lurk
And dark tales abound,
This killer wails ...
A horrible sound
She cries and cries
Still, none ever see,
The creature they call
The old banshee
And if you hear her
Late one night ...
You will not live
To see daylight
Some say she drifts
Over castle walls ...
Amid Ireland's hills
Letting out deathly calls
And some say this
... She is but, free,
To roam and wail
This killer banshee.
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