POEM: STARCROSSED
This was written to the image below by Matt Haker of Dresden, Germany, our featured artist and photographic artwork on the CPC Simple Sunday Picture challenge, titled “Dancing Under The Stars.”
STARCROSSED
Before the days of Philip Two
when Armada’s ill wind blew through,
further before their world grew new
and o’er so much empire flags flew.
‘Twas at the Duke’s great hacienda
just outside of Barcelona
where Ferdinand of Aragon
first saw lovely Isabella.
She the princess of Castile.
Her necklace bore the royal seal.
At the ball she stunned anon,
setting Ferd back on each heel.
He curtsied to ask her to dance,
already in a smitten trance.
Then held her tight throughout the night,
basking in Izzy’s loving glance.
Musicians played while couples swayed.
The Duke’s approving smile betrayed.
And when all fingers touched the dawn,
two lovers’ bond was sealed with jade.
Now peeling paint on crumbled stone.
The crime of time left long alone.
So far since fates were dealt for Spain,
darkness erased by new light shone.
Once hallowed halls now blind and mute
No more the lyre or the lute,
or echoes of the greatness lost.
No way to ignorance refute.
Historic chapters written thus
by chemistry and passion’s lust.
Spain united by true love,
to power quest of Columbus.
Copyright August 10th 2013 RGD