Heidelberg Castle
Vined walls reek with lost stories
Untold days of old
Ghosts, wars, knights, and lovers..
Time capsule never opened
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Photo of Heidelberg Castle: Dwight L. Roth
Today at d’Verse, Frank Tassone introduced us to three types of five line Japanese poems: Tanka (feelings), Kyota people/humor, and Gogyohka (any five line poem). They often follow the 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern but may vary. I chose the last one for my poem today.
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Roth Poetry 
Oh I want to go exploring so much. I love the mystery you wrapped in this poem.
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It was a really great place to visit! So many stories to tell!
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Beautiful altogether! God bless!
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Thank you !
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Most welcome!
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I like the time capsule notion. Beautiful castles in Europe.
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Thank you. Yes, they are most interesting to visit!
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So many stories in those walls Dwight, it looks like a wonderful place to pause and listen for a while 🙂
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Ah yes, can’t you hear them begin to speak!
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Definitely! 🤗
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You do tempt the wanderlust among us. Your photo and tanka are perfect salves for this itch.
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Some philosopher said if you go there in your mind, you have really been there! Enjoy the trip with me Glenn!
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“Vined walls reek with lost stories.” great line!
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Thanks Lisa! The picture really writes the poem for me!
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You’re welcome Dwight.
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I like how those walls reek with stories.
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Thanks, I got that inspiration this morning while commenting on another blog.
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Castles truly are time capsules, aren’t they? Architectural artifacts from begone days, they convey so much history. You portray the essence of that history so vividly! Well done!
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Thanks Frank I appreciate your thoughtful comment!
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Anytime, Dwight!
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My daughter recently visited Ireland, and brought back glorious photos of ancient castles there. Your beautiful words capture the way these microcosms of history make me feel. Bravo
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Thank you so much for your kind words!
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ha – you won me over with castles, knights and lovers. This could definitely be expanded into a story poem.
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Or maybe a whole novel!! Thank you Truedessa!
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Your imagination runs wild doesn’t it?
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Most of the time! :>)
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I like your use of the word “reek” – it’s very visceral. I would love to hear some of those stories. Walls witness so much.
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So many layers of stories passed those walls. A history all its own.
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Thank you Sarah. That came to me in an inspiration that very morning when responding to another blogger!
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Your Gogyohka reminded me of the saying, ‘If walls could talk’, Dwight. If we listen hard enough…
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Thank you Kim. I think I hear something!! :>)
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Such a beautful poem, accurate to describe that beautiful photo! Also, thank you for introducing different Japanese poems. I only know Haiku and Tanka until you mentioned the two others here. Great work!
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These are new for me as well. d’Verse introduced me to a lot of poetry forms I was not aware of previously.
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I love the line “Vined walls reek with lost stories”. If only the stones could talk. Thank you for the fantastic poem, and the brilliant picture
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Thank you so much for your kind affirmation!
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It’s fun to imagine though, isn’t it? (K)
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Yes, very much so!
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I am a restless traveler these days … your poetry and image filled my soul. Until I hit the road again. Happy weekend.
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I am so glad you enjoy my posts! Imagination is the best replacement for boredom!
Dwight
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I think the vines crawl rather than reek 😉 But an enchanting photo and tanka, Dwight! My church belongs to a small denomination that teaches the Heidelberg Catechism so I find this intriguing.
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Very interesting! The walls reek rather than the vines! :>)
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Of course, silly me 😀
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Ha Ha! not problem!
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I really like this, particularly the last line.
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Thanks Liz! I have heard that when a person dies a library of information dies with them!
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I haven’t heard that, but I agree with it.
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kaykuala
Time capsule never opened
Let it be, Dwight! Let’s not tip over the apple cart and all the secrets remained intact!
Hank
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Might just be for the best Hank!
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So many untold stories behind every wall! Nice poem!
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Thanks Mary! I am sure they would be quite interesting!
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These old places must be filled with stories–both known and unknown. I’m sure it was a fascinating place to visit.
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Yes it was wonderful to see!
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What a wonderful place to visit!
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Yess it was! Thank you.
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