poetry / writing prompts

Castles in the Air

Chris Hall70 Comments
The image shows shows a castle in the clouds. A surreal image created by the clouds that surround it.
The image shows a castle in the clouds, a surreal image created by the clouds that surround it.

If I were able
I’d build a castle
just for you

A pearl-white, perfect vision
fashioned from daydreams
forged in the flames
of burning desire

If I were able
I’d offer my castle
only to you

A shining cerulean citadel
sculpted from fantasies
shaped by illusions
of anxious lust

If I were able
I’d trade my castle
to be with you

A glowing golden fortress
moulded from memories
shored up by recollections
of passions past

If I were able
I’d secure you
in my heart

And never let you go.

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Image credit: Google Images

Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #107 photo prompt

70 thoughts on “Castles in the Air”

  8. This is beyond beautiful for all my vocabulary can expand. Exquisite! You created such a stunning imagery and described in heartfelt eloquence the castle you built in the imagination, but would still trade it for the time and presence of one you love. How wonderful. A truly glorious creation!

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  22. Riding on the echo waves from the previous impressions, I’d add also the perspective of loved ones being separated due to covid; what would we give for a chance to be by their side…
    Bravo Chris!

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  28. Wow. After this verse there was no going back for me;

    “A shining cerulean citadel
    sculpted from fantasies
    shaped by illusions
    of anxious lust”
    Amazing piece.

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