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The Ivy Covered Walls

 IVY COVERED WALLS

 

There was a place long ago of magic and wonder
High ivy covered walls held the secret within
Stone walls surround an old abandoned castle
What hides inside is where this adventure begins

The king was a kindly man who spoke so gently
He fell in love with a maiden working at the inn
Their love was forbidden but he still loved her so
Meeting secretly the maiden fell in love with him

It use to be full of life and so much laughter
In flower gardens music would always fill the air
The king never would marry his sweetheart
Lived alone, when the king died he had no heirs

The gates were closed, the castle left empty
Gardens wilted and died, without any love
The ivy on the walls covered everything over
You could only see the castle  from up above

One day a peasant walked near the old castle
Found the gate, pushed it open, went inside 
Found two headstones marking two old graves
The king and the girl he wanted for his bride


In death the king buried with his only true love
King's true love by his side, never more alone

Peasant cleared the graves of overgrown ivy
Single red rose bloomed near the headstones



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Written March 20th, 2005

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  • Sandygram silver member
    March 23, 2005
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem. I do appreciate it. God Bless Take care, Sandy

  • Sandygram silver member
    March 23, 2005
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem. Take care, Sandy


  • Scarlet Ambrosia
    March 22, 2005
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    this was a sad piece, but wonderfully written

    ~G.Angel

  • Sandygram silver member
    March 22, 2005
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    Thank you so much for the warm and wonderful comment. Take care, Sandy


  • Sandygram silver member
    March 22, 2005
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    Again thank you Josh, I am so humbled by your comments. Tank you so much. Take care, Sandy. When I get done with my comments I will read some of your poems. Take care, Sandy Lf Lf

  • Belle-Fille
    March 22, 2005
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    This is a great poem.. Its really sad... A sad fairy tale... Its something new and I like new. Great job. You held my attention which is a good thing because I get off track alot. Keep up this fantastic work. I think you have massive talent.

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  • josh-13
    March 22, 2005
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    wow, This is sad. I love the imagery you present in this one. This is origanal, I've never read anything like it. You havn't been writing that long, God truely blessed you with your poetry. It's so awesome to read your stuff. This poem amazed me. I've never been drawn in like this. I'm in awe. god bless you.

  • Sandygram silver member
    March 20, 2005
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    Thank you for the wonderful comment. I do appreciate it. Take care, Sandy


  • Sandygram silver member
    March 20, 2005
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    Thank you Annie. I have be writing a few different poems today. Kind of been in a silly mood. Take care my friend. Love and God Bless, Sandy


  • Sandygram silver member
    March 20, 2005
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    Charles, thank you for being such a dear friend and always reading my poems and encouraging not only my faith but my poetry. I am still learning in both. God Bless you. Sandy


  • Sandygram silver member
    March 20, 2005
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    Thank you for the lovely comment Mia Donna. I always enjoy hearing from you. Take care,

  • PennyB
    March 20, 2005
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    Sweet, sad and touching. This is very well written. Good Luck in this contest! God Bless, Penny


  • space n out
    March 20, 2005
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    This is so sad .. but it has a happy ending. This is well written! I like it a lot. I also like the picture you added. Great write. Good luck in the contest! ####
    Edited on Mar 20, 3:10 p.m. because ''.


  • March 20, 2005
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    Oh Sandy, how sad a story, bringing tears... a beautiful write... they are together forever as evident by the single rose... I love the picture! You did it, so glad he showed you how! I just realized we were in the same contest, Nicolette told me about it this morning and I just had to enter even though I didn't have much time today, no prewrites, this is exquisite! A winner my friend, I adore it when you write these amazing heart touching tales. All the best in the contest, and God bless my friend, Annie


  • Onfire4Jesus
    March 20, 2005
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    Awww Sandy!! This was beauitful And very lovely!! Such a wonderful poem!! I loved the details and everything!! You are an amazing writer!! I love all your works!! Keep it up~~ God Bless You my friend!! `

  • Mia Donna
    March 20, 2005
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    Awww what a sweet poem! Such a lovely story.

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