Stonehenge

To paraphrase..."And if I built a fortress around my heart...".

One day ago there reason was

for monolithic barriers

placed strategically so

just that much light allowed to pass

at just the angle so prescribed

for this in shadow, that to show

As time wound on, the sun did shift

so reasons once so shining clear

withdrew into the shaded spots

Because the stones sat, looming large

exactly where they've always been

no thought to question if or why

positioning might need a change

if what was sunlit should be seen

or if the circled stones' design

was to collect or to conceal.

Reviews

[Rene Velez]

nice poem Joel...a history lesson of unknown origins..the heart that is...

[Ladysue]

This was excellent indeed...powerful and Stonehenge was a great title and idea to express this piece...I could picture the light and shadows vividly...great take on this...

[Audrey Howitt]

I love how poetry is so meaningful on different levels. I know that is kind of a "duh" but sometimes it really strikes me and I guess this poem did that for me. Stone is such a powerful image and you use it so well here. Thanks for a wonderful read!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Excellent Bear. I love your poet's take on this.

[Lily Mae]

Perfect last line..to leave it to the wonder of "to collect or to conceal".. I really love this Joel great write..x

[Judy Ponceby]

Profound and achingly true. Damn walls around the heart are so hard to manage, especially with the chinks... A most excellent write Joel.