CASTLES

a poem about performing on stage

Do not pretend of a pivoting ear
none more prepared for challenging fear
riders pull the reigns yet horses do steer
to again meet the hurt of an aging King Lear

set against the ramparts, a souvenir
hearts of a child, destiny commandeers
is the action of fate what life volunteers
judgement is the face of unwanted peers

a kings road one must travel,
the toil and gravel, writings to unravel
may the words be ample, lights to a candle
hearths with no mantles,
treasure chests with no handles

set to open hands, they feel the wind blow
from battle to bow let the arrow Go.

Reviews

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I agree with Kenneth, almost Shakespearean, wonderful!

[joshua deathdealer]

Since I love stage plays and the theater this write rang true to my heart. Its almost like an actor getting himself ready to go before an audience. I love it. Excellent work!!

[White Ink]

interesting, can almost imagine the scene clearly. nice!

[Kenneth The Poet]

this is almost Shakespearean in its construction, very nice.

[Eric Cox]

Very unique and theme is penned nicely. Good job.

[Aurora Lynn]

Great write! I love it how in each stanza each of the lines rhyme with the others. It's not easy to do something like that so I give you kudos. Well done!
~Aurora