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These Walls Have Lips

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These Walls Have Lips


They dwell within my hallowed walls,
forever they shall be entwined
and roam at night with soft footfalls;
uneasy spirits left behind.

I am their haven standing strong;
they dwell within my hallowed walls.
I hold them tight where they belong;
and Molly comes when Joseph calls.

Like chains of iron with heavy balls,
they’re bound within my beating heart.
They dwell within my hallowed walls
and never may their souls depart.

Cast out of Eden some may say,
as mortal sins create pitfalls.
I harbor spirits that obey;
they dwell within my hallowed walls.

 

 

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Image altered and borrowed from here: Forepaugh's Restaurant, (haunted house)

There is a story about Molly and Joseph, click the link to read it.

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  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    April 18

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    excellent~

    First off congrats on the Bronze Trophy
    I love the way you described the house..........
    Excellent imagery and descriptions as well
    I have up some new ones come see me when ya can
    Hugs
    Susan~~~


  • penman gold member
    April 15

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    Excellent

    Such terrific descriptions. You weave the image with your usual incredible talent. Best of luck in the contest.


  • PerVirtuous
    April 11

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    What a thrilling and artful expression of a cautionary tale. Told from the viewpoint of the house, this has a wonderfully unique flavor and mood. Extremely creative and powerful. Three bunnies for you!


  • Cyber Artist Moderators member
    April 7

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    Your a very talented person and this was a pleasure to read. Its flow was relaxed and easy as you spun your eerie tale of spirits trap with in the hallowed halls. Well done
    Cyber Artist


  • JeannieD Hunter gold member
    April 6

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    Oh my! This is wonderful. I really like that you wrote from the house's prospective. Beautifully written. Thank you for entering.


  • Mina28
    April 5

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    Beautiful, haunting poem! I especially love this line: "Cast out of Eden some may say,
    as mortal sins create pitfalls.
    I harbor spirits that obey;
    they dwell within my hallowed walls." Awesome!


  • Life is a Beach gold member
    April 4

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    Ooh a ghost story told from the perspective of the house...cool! Pam


  • WhisperingSpirit
    April 2

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    Shoooooooo this is deep and kind of a spirited love story. My friend Amera you are an amazing writer.
    It makes you afraid to enter this place, yet want to go there to see and feel, what your words have so deeply decribed. Love this one to my friend.
    Hope all is well. Good luck in your contest.
    Delane


  • darkyinsoul
    April 2
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    Wow good write. It flows so well and paints the picture. Excellent


  • soulfultia gold member
    April 2

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    Ahhh, still the steller writer I left behind Excellent write, especially for the prompt, she always hosts a great contest. Love it ~Tia


  • AllexisReed
    April 2
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    The first word that comes to mind is Haunting! Great write. Good luck in the contest!


  • Daizee silver member
    April 2

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    What an enchanting story! I love the drama and romance of period pieces and the house is divine. The words you've created are as magical as the characters it's written about.

    Love,
    Stacy


  • StarEyes
    April 2

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    Sis, what a beautiful job you did on this one! I love it! Great job! I love the feel in this one sis!

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and love

    Nyetta

  • Papagallo
    April 2

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    Hey I like all the mystery in your verse. I always enjoy tales of the ghost and spirits. At times I wish I was a medium and be able to coverse with them. I was tld to leave the dead alone, as it may be dangerious to awaken them.


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    April 2

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    Oooo ... a spooky one ... an excellent tale beautifully told. A romantic ghostly story, both committing suicide but together forever in death, what a lovely thought.

    All the best in the contest.

    Love
    Sue


  • Ken-Maverick
    April 2

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    This is hauntingly beautiful in a way,
    not of the typical...
    Very Dulce "budettte", see i remembered
    Best to you in the contest

    Ken


  • Dalaney gold member
    April 2

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    i never find fault in your writing...ever.

    and you know i love ghosts boo!  

     

    love, lane


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    April 2
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    Can't fault it!


  • Cup-a-Joe
    April 2

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    Amera,

    I love a good ghost story. Now I love a good ghost poem.

    Joe


  • Rovingone gold member
    April 1

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    A highly provocative piece, makes the spirits of the house seem to climb out of the picture with an eerie surrealism.

  • Purrsanthema
    April 1

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    Saber will tell you that it's really spelled Forepaws Restaurant, and their ratatui is made with real rats!
    Sorry, you saw that one coming! I love the poem! I love the idea that the house itself is the narrator. What a terribly sad story! "And Molly comes when Joseph calls"I guess now, since they could no more in life, in death for all eternity. How very sad! I love the lines "I hold them tight where they belong", and "I harbor spirits that obey", especially. Good luck in the contest!


  • Swangrnv gold member
    April 1

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    ghostly

    spirits roaming thru the home? i'd be gone before they mouth the words!~ l.o.l. definately not a lighthearted piece here ou pulled off this piece with style and graceas usual i really like this my friend..


  • maralisa silver member
    April 1

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    a wonderful write full of great descrpitive imagery and depth throughout good luck in the contest maralisa


  • Rose Angel gold member
    April 1

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    Dear niece..a professional write here my dear..I am going to look into Molly and Joseph...and this place..I have been where there have been hauntings..but before I whispered a prayer...Oft times crimes have been committed in these houses...You have written this excellently! a...


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    April 1
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    well done here. enjoyed this masterpiece.

    Best wishes

    Tory


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    April 1

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    Oh, this is exquisite Amera, and yes, 'gently haunting' is an excellent description.

    All the best,
    With much love,
    mj.


  • cricketjeff gold member
    April 1

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    Gently haunting, the form beautifully compliments the content.

    Lovely rhyme and meter of course, a very pretty picture you have painted.

    Jeff

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