A walk among the buildings in utter dismay at what the land has become. Steel. Brick. Come what may.
A look at the past in its greenery unrefined. "What has become of the land?" So far behind.
"Has it been better?" A rhetorical question for the steel and brick with a silent confession.
"Don't look back too far; you won't like what you find. Stay with me here, relax, take your time and unwind. Outside is too dangerous; sit here where it's safe. Beyond the walls, the gates, the lakes and further, monsters lay in wait for you." Look no further.
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This poem was written in response to the Rattle® Poetry Ekphrastic Challenge for April 2024 and was ultimately not selected. You can find more information here. https://www.rattle.com/ekphrastic/ The image that this poem was specifically written about can be found here. (April 2024 – Gerrie Paino's “Night Train”) https://i0.wp.com/www.rattle.com/ekphrasis/EC24Apr.jpg?ssl=1
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