through a colonnade we see
how green the ivy and the ferns
grow in this shaded avenue
where trees have seeded over years
to shelter mourners left in tears
vines entwine where lichen clings
to monuments of chiseled stone
angels bow their heads in sadness
others lift their wings in gladness
influence of far off Egypt
Redgrave, Marx and Mahler’s daughter
Grecian urns or Celtic crosses
all the faiths have suffered losses
magnifique this ornate splendour
only for the richest people
yet the dead i sense some linger
and their shadows point a finger
carvings mingle in with flora
little cherubs trumpet loudly
Gothic style on family tombs
while gloom descends on catacombs
and someone has tiptoed over
Pandora’s grave
time to leave
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- Comment from author about the poem: A visit on a hot day with Pandora a poet friend, sent shivers running up and down her spine. A Victorian cemetery which felt haunted.
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So it is as creepy as pictures and descriptions of it say?! There's a ghostly Swains Lane on one side that I read about. I've never been there myself.
Well worth a visit. If you go, book a guided tour. An amazing place. Wouldn’t want to be there in the dark though. Thanks Orchi.
Bring together history, and different cultures and faiths all in a single cemetary and what better setting indeed. The mention of Pandora's grave despite it being a friend that was with you speaks metaphor and what better for a graveyard. Very nicely worded Cassie
An amazing place. By day so very peaceful. Parts of it a wilderness. The Victorians did death so well lol. Wouldn’t want to be there in the dark. Pleased you enjoyed this older poem sorenbarrett. Thank you kindly.
A mysterious and powerful poem, a pleasure to read.
Many thanks LP2187. Pleased you enjoyed my visit to Highgate Cemetery. Well worth a visit.
You're very welcome
Tremendous imagery and setting of the mood.
Thank you so much Thomas. An amazing place to visit. Please you enjoyed this poem.
Oh my, you have really out done yourself with this one dearest. Cassie, ive seen many types of burying sights, I've also seen the catacombs up close, I have a couple of friends who's hobby is going to see famous ones too, here in Florence we have the British cemetery which always reminds me of home, only the rich can be buried there, and the public cemeteries look like school lockers somewhat, but what is amazing is they are lit by candle at night fake candle light but it really is a sight to see. I found this magnificent in imagery especially the angels with trumpets line. My closest cemetery to my family now in London is West Norwood. 🌹 🏴🇮🇹🌹
Thank you for your lovely review Teddy. Some of these old burial places are truly amazing. Highgate was incredible. A Victorian cemetery, mainly for the very wealthy. The monuments to the dead are complete works of art. Well worth a visit. I visited catacombs when in Sicily and Malta. Your cemeteries lit up at night, must be beautiful. We don’t have anything like that here. I don’t know West Norwood in London, I will have to look it up. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. 🌹🏴🌹🏴🌹
Oh, dearest Cassie, now I really have to find my way back to London to visit this hauntingly beautiful cemetery. Again, knowing me, I am not sure how I avoided it the first time 'round, but it is very much on my to-do list now! Thank you for the glimpse of it from your POV. A wonderful poem, friend! 🌹👏
Hello Tristen, so pleased you enjoyed my visit to Highgate Cemetery. It truly is an amazing place. The monuments and the memorials to the departed are incredible works of art. Many famous names buried there. Wouldn’t want to visit in the dark. It’s eerie enough in daylight. Many thanks for your review. All the best.
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful place Cassie.
Andy
Thank you so much Andy. A fascinating place to visit. All good wishes.
It is a magical if sombre place - captured so well in this super write.
Many thanks Michael. It truly is worth a visit. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. All the best.
A fine write. Really enjoyed. I have never visited that cemetery but it is on my list. Some fascinating characters buried there. Another one on my list is Pere Lachaise in Paris. I would love to see the graves of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.
Hello Tom. Pleased to hear Highgate Cemetery is on your list to visit. It really is a fascinating place with amazing monuments and memorials to the departed. The Paris cemetery sounds just as interesting. Thank you so much for your visit.
A superb poem,
hauntingly beautiful imagery!🙏
Brilliantly composed,
what an awesome
sight to see!! 💯
Thanks for sharing poetess!!
Best wishes 🍀 🤗🌹🐦 Thad
Many thanks Thad for your very encouraging review. Pleased you enjoyed my visit to Highgate Cemetery. Have a good weekend. All good wishes.
A very enjoyable Poem. Felt I was there , so sleeping with the light on tonight.
Thanks Kevin. It’s quite eerie during the day, so I wouldn’t like to be in there at night. Such a fascinating place to visit. Please you enjoyed my poem.
Love me a good cemetery. There is that in between feeling of serenity and wistfulness before the creepy and spooky chapter begins…
Many thanks arqios. Apologies for late response. Serenity and creepy apply so well here. .
Indeed. You are welcome 🕊
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