Haiku My Heart: Castles







stones of castle walls
whisper stories of boastful
knights, fierce battles lost


Chateau Chinon.



Comments

Kim Mailhot said…
I have been there !!!
I loved the castles in France - stuff of fantasy indeed !
Thanks for the inspiration, Marvelous Meri !
January 21, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Anonymous said…
I can see Rapunzel throwing her hair down this castle wall.

x..x
January 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM
A Bit of the Blarney said…
Causes one to ponder the history that might have happened. Wishing the castle could share its tales! Well done! Cathy
January 21, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Johnny Nutcase said…
what a cool place, bet there is all sorts of history with it!
January 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM
phil said…
beautiful photo,
perfect haiku!

~phil
January 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
When castles crumble,
where do knights and ladies dance—
in the dusty moat?

Waiting
January 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Naquillity said…
that photograph is wonderful. makes one think about the stories which passed through the walls. great capture. hope all is well.
January 21, 2011 at 5:54 PM
rebecca said…
yes...let those ancient rocks whisper their brave tales....

thanks for taking me far far away....
January 21, 2011 at 7:17 PM
ms pie said…
thank you for the link... some awesome history settled between the cracks... at first glance i imaged it looked of ghosts and men just as you spoke... what is property without love and sons...
January 21, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Noelle Clearwater said…
Meri,
What a beautiful photograph of a massive stone edifice that played home to some, fortress to others and prison to not a few I am certain. I am sure it does have stories to tell and I bet that you have wonderful stories from your visit there.
xo,
Noelle
January 21, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the image and haiku too.

Have a nice day, Boonie
January 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Spadoman said…
Oh cool! We just don't have enough castles here in the USA. Big buildings, yes, but not castles. Did you take the drive and see them up close and personal? Awesome. Would love to spend the night.

Peace
January 22, 2011 at 5:35 AM
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