The long shadow of Blenheim has cast
a longer shadow of victories past
of men who led against the stream
to tackle tyrants and crush their dream.
Come you to Blenheim now to see
these walls and arches of destiny
come with your denim and pocket guides
to see where fragile peace abides
and ask the ghosts how they made their play
that finds you alive in Blenheim today.
I really liked this one. And you got the voice off to a T
Cheers Kevin
HI David. Sometimes humour is a curse, as one won't be taken seriously as in acting awards; in my case the humour really comes through in the reading I guess. How could anyone today take that accent seriously? I think in retrospect many matters should be viewed with humour as it does come quite close to tragedy. Thanks I appreciate your double take of course! I did read this at the Keep and it did raise a titter. I did want to make a serious point in keeping with the spirit of the times.
Very kind Tony I am uplifted by one who knows the art of poetry and its pitfalls as well as its peaks. I felt as if the couplet was like a call from the grave.
Lovely comment Stu ! Glad you looked in really. It makes the site worth while for me.
Ray
a rhyming poem which i enjoyed. one gold star. that couplet at the end. a second gold star.
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raypool
Thu 5th Oct 2017 17:18
Cheers Kevin nice of you. The older I've got the easier the impression has become. Congratulations for your Marsden poem too!
Ray