Loftus Hall.

My vision of that faithful night in Loftus Hall.

Wooden tables are stable for this game,

Deal the cards to all even you my darling girl,

A stranger I may be to this group yet trust me,

Gather now for stories to unveil in the whirl.

 

Two kings and three sixes held close to my chest,

No cheats or telling from crimson veins now look,

Dealers’ choice they say how people never learn,

A mere one master he now comes from that book.

 

Six drops to the ground lit by candles and dirt,

Timid daughter in good manners scrounges at paper,

One look is all that it takes to lighten her little head,

A scream heard in Wexford no light now on taper.

 

Loftus hall ever known for my visit that night

All one want is company to take in and to revel,

The space I shot through has never been fixed,

For time tells tales of me and myth is the devil!

Author's Note

By all means look Loftus Hall up - it's a great story!

Reviews

[Jack Cassidy]

What's to be said that hasn't been said? I like this poem, as it showcases something from the past in a unique light. Very dark, but that seems to be brought out by the realistic scenario... Which means you aren't reaching for it to be creative, it just is... Nice job.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[Seamstress]

Wonderfully written and makes me want to quickly research Loftus Hall, I know the name sounds familiar already.

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I love this . You describe Loftus Hall with great mystery. Brill x

[Rene Velez]

a dark tale with a playful tone, you've been busy Thomas.

[Ravyne Hawke]

An excellent dark tale with an interesting backstory! You never disappoint me when you write your dark stuff.

[The Lost Poetry Files]

Wow, awesome piece of writing....
great setting of the scenery

superb :)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thanks love x

[Shane Mohamed]

This is whimsically mysterious and thought provoking. As a reader, I was immersed in tension. Quite an exhilarating rush.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you Shane

[unsavable_soul]

interesting piece,
checked out the background on google. interesting story, house built during the black death and all. Often feels like I am playing cards with the devil in a haunted house. Nice write, some of it definitely goes over my head, but nice job.
Chris
100/100

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

thank you x

[ANTO]

A scream heard in Wexford no light now on taper.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

ha, very true! x

[ANTO]

The WC widget is going nutzo Thomas and left half my review out. I had said that you do proud the heritage of story-telling in Ireland with this piece and had it been back in the day, this poem would have gotten you lots of free poteen and the best seat at the fire to recite it.
Great job
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