Between these pillars of word and wood,
We sat as long as we knew we could.
Staring hazily at the spines,
We dreamt of a world so fine.
Where we were free
To shout, to scream, to simply be.
For here we are among friends,
Even if they were created by pens.
In hushed voices we whisper,
But we've never sounded crisper.
We talk of the horrors beyond
This haven of which we've grown so fond.
In Greecian times they would've wrote a play,
A tragedy in every way!
To describe our valient fight,
Against our wicked enemy's might.
And whilst I read of heros of old,
Who were adorned with gold,
I know the fact that we are here,
Is something we should both hold dear.
Kate, so glad to see you here in Poetry Jam. I love the form of this poem and also its message. So much happened throughout history. Some moments of glory. Some horrors. Your conclusion is stunning...yes, we are HERE, and that is something we definitely need to treasure
ReplyDeletesmiles...our history shapes our present, but the here and now is def far more precious...because right now we are writing tomorrows history lessons...
ReplyDeleteI wish I had paid more attention in high school history classes ... playing catch-up has been an adventure - one that never ends.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you at Poetry Jam! I like the image of you sitting between pillars of wood and word--excellent! I also like the photo of your cat! Hope to see you again.
ReplyDeletefantastic first lines Kate...I wish that I had written them they are so good. and then the crunch of the last two..."I know the fact that we are here, is something that we should both hold dear." beautifully put ...great post!
ReplyDeletebeautiful poem...it rhymes so well and thoughts are nice!
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ReplyDeleteLove this opening!! And we've never sounded crisper!!! This is a great poem and I love your watercolor splashed blog so beautiful!!
The last four lines are precious!
ReplyDeleteNicely written. My first visit to your site from Poetry Pantry at Poets United.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful poem Kate <3 Xxx
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