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Gothic Castles: A Haiku

Oct 27, 2024
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Finials pierce sky

majestic and unafraid

enveloped in mist

 
 
 

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hil hoover
hil hoover
Oct 27, 2024

This is such a striking singular image, and I really love the characterization of the architecture itself as "majestic and unafraid". Very well done.

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Kelsey Thomas
Kelsey Thomas
Oct 28, 2024
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My original intent with this one was to write something about how I wished to be more like a gothic castle, which I think led to me realizing the "why" behind that sentiment being how proudly these magnificent structures stand and how in awe we are of them because of it. I removed the sense of self from the final version which I am much happier with, but the intent is still there behind it all.

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