Huguelot Castle – A Triptych. NON-ENTRY.
Amid steep wooded slopes and lofty pines
the Castle Huguelot stands, strong and proud.
Its multi-turreted and gothic lines
rise o’er the treetops, noble and unbowed.
Within its walls are centuries of fable
of mediaeval lords and ladies fair.
King Arthur and the knights of his round table
oft-times would visit, sup and sojourn there.
The weary traveller could always find
welcome and warmth inside its lofty halls;
rest for his flagging limbs and peace of mind
as minstrels’ ballads echoed round its walls.
Today it is the haunt of noted poets
who gather to converse and share their rhymes;
a haven, for the few who haply know its
retreat from all the stress of modern times.
Hugh (R.) February 12th. 2006
Author notes
Thanks to SusanL for inviting me to try her new form.
Written February 12th, 2006
Picture #1 in Huguenauties Contest #14 hosted by Petratani.
In a list
- Ballads, Epics & History • next in list
- Huguelot Castle Capers • next in list
- Form Poetry • next in list
A contest entry
- ONLY FOR MEMBERS OF HUGH WYLES FAVOURITES' GROUP #14 by huguenauties.
750 points, ended June 29, 2007, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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I absolutely love castles--have always been fascinated by them. Though I've never visited a castle, yet, in my life, your write just renewed my passion! You write as if you have traveled through time and back. Very artfully rendered. Rich!
Love,
Kel
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Rising towers, sights pristine,
yet steady, strong on sound foundation.
A fabled place, but warm in reality
for the good company described inside.
Thank you, Hugh, for bringing
this wondrous piece to my attention!
M-C
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It's nice to see this poem again. I know most of us would like a "retreat, from all the stress of modern times". Thanks for the fun, Hugh!
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A Shocking background color of horror!
Noted poets? That group includes Yemassee and Sir Ima Cucumber...From King Arthur to a clown and a cucumber...Oh how the mighty castle's reputation has fallen!
But it's a very beautiful poem King Hugh, even if it is a lowly non-entry.
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Dear Hugh,
The castle is indeed a haven from stressful times. Thank you for making it so!
Enjoyed reading this again!
Love and Hugs,
Maureen
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A Bonza Triptych
Dear Hugh,
This is wonderful what you have written about our Castle, it has stood the test of time and now it's a Poet's haven for all of us to visit and enjoy.
This is bonza Hugh.
Love and kisses Jen.
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Dear Babe, AHH just as delightful poem now as it was when I read it before.
Love Hine.
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Dear Hugh,
Our Castle certainly is a delightful place and we have spent many happy hours there which everyone enjoys. Why, only last weekend I visited there and do you know? Your Grandpa started laughing and clapping to see someone come to visit. I had a lovely Sauna, a rub down by our Castle massurer and then into the spa bath. Boy I came home feeling so much better.
A fantastic poem on our Huguelot Castle. I Love it!
Love Bea
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Ah, still looks great, solid and majestic
Always a pleasure to re-read a good poem
Wishing Edna a very fast recovery of her pneumonia.
Lots of love de tu hija
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I've always wanted to visit a real castle like this one. You've made it sound like the perfect castle. I know it's the one we use for our Huguelot Castle but I've forgotten where it is in ral life. The grounds and surrounding hills and trees are so inviting.
Thanks for a nice discriptive poem, Hugh. A lovely and informative write
I know I've read and commented on this poem before but each time I read it, it seems new
Dee
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Dear Uncle Hugh
Thank you for a splendid poem. Now I know what to expect when I enter the Castle Huguelot! It sounds very exciting.
Hugs and love,
Petratani
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OHHH YEM!
Dear King, Are you sure you did the right thing by giving Yem the job in the dungeons? He's always up to mischief in the Castle! OH BOY! I'll have to think up some pretty good tricks to play on him.
MY MY YEM, being(KOCDACOT)has sure gone to your head.
Ahhh but I know a lot of secret places in the Castle..SO...BEWARE. 
Lady Joan
HOH
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an excellent poem
I love this, Hugh. You've done it again, written a pretty cool poem and excellent form You've done our castle justice
Dee
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Still love it
Dear and honoured King Hugh, the facility of your verse is only exceeded by the height and breadth of your imagination. A castle guarding steep and wooded slopes, populated by fun-loving lords and ladies, could hardly exist in this humdrum age; yet you bring it to life with a dancing step and the choicest rhyme.
Thanks for bringing this one to the group's attention, it is a pleasure to read it again.
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This is where I talk about cowz
I like your castle, particularly the dundgeon. I don't like the rats however, you really shouldn't rely on aged toothless cats to rid you of vermin.
I especially like when you are not at home. I then can slimb to the highest window and wait with my water balloons for unsuspecting castle goers. I'm a little annoyed that so many nice people call the castle their home away from home. I have a new cat o'nine tails that I've been aching to try out...oh sure there are the rats, but it really isn't the same.
Isn't a triptych a three paneled carving or something like that? I'd call the form a writ-tych.
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Dear Yem, (KOCDACOT)
A Triptych is, indeed, a three-panelled carved or painted picture, usually an altarpiece. The two outer panels are half the width of the centrepiece so that they may be folded inwards to conceal it.
The left panel introduced the subject, the centrepiece developed and the right panel summarised or concluded it.
It is to SusanL's credit for suggesting a form of poetry based on this concept, with three stanzas of (for example) 4/8/4 or 5/10/5 lines.
I can imagine one about: bats/r a t s/cats. (Is that nuts?)
You should try it (as the DILMAH tea adverts say.)
Hugh.
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Listen up, Yem... Though some of the castle cats may be aged and toothless, there's many who are young and robust... and with a full set of teeth... in each of them, not one set to share
However, since as Keeper Of The Castle Cats, I teach them cleanliness and good manners, they refuse to go into that mess you call a dungeon...clean it up a bit, get rid of the decaying bodies and sweep the floor and these well trained felines just might start ridding you of some of the vermin you mentioned.
And hey, the balloon thing sounds like fun. Can I join you Lady Dee, KOTCC
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excellent~
This is wonderful
I love it Da
Hugs
Susan
PS Love the castle to
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Dear Hugh,
I enjoyed my visit and your impressive triptych! Thank you for calling this to my attention.
Love and Hugs,
Maureen
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Dear Babe, Ohhh our beautiful castle, look how grand it looks standing there! Geeze we haven't been there for awhile now.
You have mastered another form of poetry I see, you are amazing my King! You pick them up so easily, golly gosh you are the Master of poetry on here. Bravo my King.
Your humble servant.
Hine.
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Masterful Writing
This poem does the castle proud. In its way the poem is as beautiful as the castle is a building. Poetic perfection. --Ellis -
This is lovely, Hugh! I hope that someday I can reside in the fabled halls of the Huguelot Castle. Until then I shall just marvel at the beauty of it from the outside and the tender epics you write about those inside.
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I have seen this form on Margaret's page, but don't know what are the guidelines to it.
Anyway, it is the poem that matters, and as usual you have done it very well! Always pleasant to read about the castles, and this one is even better as you mention King Arthur
Kisses and love
Mari
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Dear Hugh, your facility with meter and rhyme stand you in good stead, here you have created a spectacular triptych on the favorite place of your favorites! Well done, and good luck in the contest.
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Dear Hugh,
This is a wonderful Triptych, and it's about our beloved Castle, that makes it all the more endearing. Beautifully written my Friend. OH my I love Gal's comment it made me giggle
Love and hugs
Bea xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Geeze that castle must be a bitch to heat
Not to mention the draft that drawbridge must let in ...
A beauty of a Triptych if i ever did see one! Loved this Hugh!
Bravo!
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Let me be the first to applaud this wonderful Triptych! Fine meter and rhyme choices and very strong and appealing images. You have painted our castle in splendor.
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