By Philippa Drake
In the winding mansion
long bereft of dancers
and high born lovers
a wild moan echoes
through chambers of gilt
where Lady Elise dwelt
marooned in blood sorrow
for her precious lord
mangled upon marbled floors
when guards turned foe
and warred with saints.
Author Bio:
I am an award wining poet who has published 18 poetry books. 17 of them are available on Etsy. www.filigreewords.etsy.com. My 18th book, Mystic Meanderings was published by BookLeaf Publishing and is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mystic-Meanderings-Philippa-Drake/dp/9360943231. I received the Emily Dickinson award for this book.
Last November, I won first prize for my poem Be happy and meowful in the Gearing Short Story/Poetry competition organised by Anderida Writers. Last Sunday I won third prize for my poem House of ghosts run by Poetry Soup, an online poetry site.
Contact Author:
Philippa Drake
4 The Garden Court
15 Devonshire Place
Eastbourne
BN21 4BZ
Tel: 01323. 721. 943
