To build a castle round oneself
never letting anyone get too close.
Walls high and strong,
overlooking rough terrain,
foliage and rocks.
Standing against rough times,
no-one can break them down.
A fortress that faces
an ocean of harshness.
Windows reinforced
to block the powerful winds,
allowing the sun or moon
to shine through …
so we may look out from within.
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This is a very powerful poem, conversely reminiscent of John Donne's No man is an island..." Beautiful and intense.
ReplyDeleteI definitely relate to this one, secure and safe here in my little castle:) "A fortress that faces an ocean of harshness" - powerful. Wonderful images and metaphors: "so we can look out from within." Great one, Pamela!
ReplyDeleteThanks BJ, that is quite a compliment:)
ReplyDeleteThanks much Sherry, the picture did invoke that particular image in. Safe and protected away from the harm of the outside world.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get one of these? It's make a great monastery.
ReplyDeleteYou don't have one already Ollie?
ReplyDeleteI thought you did:)
love this one.
ReplyDeletewell done.
Pamela,
ReplyDeleteThis is surely life itself. Inside looking out, feeling safe...in control..
Wonderful use of the poetry prompt image.
Love your words.
Best Regards, Eileen
Thanks Eileen, I so enjoyed this prompt.
ReplyDeleteDon't we all feel safe within our castle walls.
Great poem, reminds me of how some of us build a
ReplyDeletehigh fortress and others don't. Pamela, I love what you did with this week's prompt~
Some of do Ella and well others are an open book, so to speak. Thanks.
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