The palace is not desolate any more, walk without fear
fossilised stories come to life – stones speak
I see each expression, feel each nuance
they review themselves – pain, fear, arrogance
fossilised stories come to life – stones speak
Did they do right, or was it an error of judgement?
they review themselves – pain, fear, arrogance
I’m awed by new perspectives springing out of stones
Did they do right, or was it an error of judgement?
The palace is not desolate any more, walk without fear
I’m awed by new perspectives springing out of stones
I see each expression, feel each nuance
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A excellent poem in both form and function. Well done, Reema.
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Thank you so much, Bill!
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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The stories that these old structures could tell!
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It will speak of eras in emotional history.
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Stones do hold stories, the balustrades and architecture laid by human hands. Pretty remarkable, what was done in olden days. Nowadays we can’t even get the potholes out of our frickin’ roads!
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You are so right. Thank you, Yvonne!
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Very nice. I like your use of the repeated question.
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Thank you, Teresa!
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Stones do sometimes speak if we are quiet and attentive.
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I agree. It needs a particular mindset.
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A lovely, haunting pantoum. I think we really can feel something in some places–the “stones speak.” Thank you.
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Thank you, Merril!
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You’re welcome!
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Wow! Stunning piece, Reena! Brava!
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Thank you 🙂
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Most welcome! 😊
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‘fossilised stories come to life – stones speak’ – I really feel this when I walk inside old buildings.
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Stones see so much. Matter is considered to be compressed energy, so some day they might move and speak.
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Such a clever style…and lovely notion, of “reading” history in stones with so much to say…
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Thank you, Ain!
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Beautiful poetry form. Love the repeating lines.
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Thank you, Sadje! It’s a Pantoum.
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Thanks
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