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
Stunning verse, Chris!
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Thanks so much, Gretchen!
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Ooh oh…my heart….i love love this Chris..
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Thank you, Mich, that means a lot to me 💖
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Nicely written 👍🤝
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Thank you! 🙏
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Stunning, reminds me of day dream believer
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Thanks, Deb! Yep, another oldie but goodie (I have it on vinyl).
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This is amazing Chris. The desire to please the one you love and the desire to be with them in exchange of all the treasures. Beautifully written. Thanks for joining in
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Thanks so much, Sadje! So pleased you enjoyed this.😊
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It’s beautiful. You’re welcome
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😁
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Ah lovely. So elegant Chris/
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Thanks so much, Matthew 🙂
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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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Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sam! 😊
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Hmmm…
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🙏
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I can see it also make into a love song.
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If only I had a modicum of musical talent… 🙂
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Really,stunning verse!….. Awesome, Chris 😊
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Thanks very much, Jane! 😊
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Most welcome, Chris! 😊
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glass house
steep spire
to aspire
to escape the mire
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…although we know what they say about living in glass houses!
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shattered as per sir mick. dont mind the maggotz flatter! flatter! flatter!
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😁😂
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stones. not stoned. cos i do not smoke nor toke. anyway. happy day~
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Thanks for the invitation – I was only just there this morning 🙂
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welcome to novels around the world hope you like the blog and poems and story time
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So beautiful, Chris, both the thoughts and the sounds.
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Thanks, Jenne! 😊
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Such a sweet love poem! (The lover ever girl dreams of.)
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What devotion he’d have… 😊
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Sigh . . .
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That’s romantic and beautiful, well done.
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Thanks very much, Mason!
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If only we could make daydreams substantial! A riveting verse!
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Ha ha, yes, if only, Val! 😊
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Such beautiful images. “sculpted from fantasies, shaped by illusions”–I love that.
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Thanks, Jacqui! 😊
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This was such an enchanting read! Captures love’s yearning perfectly! ❤
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Thanks so much, Tom! I’m pleased that you enjoyed it.
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That’s fantastic, Chris! A magical poem. ☺️
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Thanks so much, Jeff. I appreciate your comment! 😁
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Beautiful imagery, Chris. I love this poem. Somehow, WP deleted you from my lists. So weird, I saw there were no posts from you so I went into lists and your blog was gone. I have added again now. I wonder how these things happen.
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Thanks very much, Robbie! Who knows what WP gets up to… 🤨
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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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So true, there is that longing to be reunited… thanks, Spira! 😊
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So dream like and full of passion. Great take, Chris.
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Thanks very much, Maria 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Nice, Chris… the places we can go with our imagination!
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And clouds always help!
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Oh yes… they make the dream seem all the more real!
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Beautiful poetic response to Sadje’s photo prompt, Chris.
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Thanks, Denise 🙂
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The last four lines sum it up! And great imagery, as others have said.
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😊Thanks, Debra!
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Thanks for sharing!
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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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Thanks so much, Jude… speak soon!!
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Fantastic!!! Wish I had wrote this; kinda jealous. This is beautifully crafted!
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I’m so flattered by your lovely comment, Benjamin! 😊 I wish I had your musical talent.
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It’s a great piece. You’re a wonderful writer. You know your style, which is hard for many to find. Keep up the great work! 🙂
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You’re making me blush, Benjamin. Thank you so much! 😊
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