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I have always loved the poem by Tennyson, The Lady Of Shallot & I wondered what would have happened there now. These is my thoughts.......

This Road Once Lead To Camelot

Gone, sights Tennyson saw plainly
G.M.T. crops, bearded barley
Combined harvesters heard clearly
Cutting, baling, binding early
This road once led to Camelot
The river full of rusting rubble
New houses cover where then stubble
Bringing peoples and all their trouble
Past, is the island of Shallot.

The Lady's legend is of yore
They didn't believe, wanted more
Progress and greed replaced folklore
The past is dead and gone before
Lost, once strong towered Camelot
High rise appartments fill the space
Where a dream castle had such grace
Now none can ever see the face
Cursed, forgot, Lady of Shallot.

Hy, Val, this is super,

I like the way you handled the transition between past and present

and that you share my thoughts that it is usually to be one without the character

or lasting influence of the original, well scripted,

and lovely to find you on the board,

hope you are well, Val,

Thank you verymuch Zy,

I have had pooter problems, but I hope it's better now, it seems to be, though it is still very slow at changing pages, loses some too, etc. I will try to get to this excellent poetry forum more often. Val xx

I just love historical novels and poetry, you made a good choice...glad to meet you Val, I really enjoyed your poem, liked your style too...thank you for sharing.

If your pooter is running slow

You could de-frag it don't you know

Or perhaps your internet connection

Has many errors and needs correction

I should get on to BT

Tell them you need it for poetry

But they always say, a problem ? there's not !

About as hopeful as Camelot

Hi Maria, nice to meet you too, thank you for your comments.

Hi Steve, I thought you might come up with a poetic answer.

Come & fix it for me then??

very much enjoyed the flow of this one Val...neat write...x

There seems to be an epidemic.

I've been having problems with my browser too. It's all sorted out now (well, until the next time, anyway). I think that Peter's right. We need Merlin to wave his magic wand.

I love the poem, by the way!

I love this poem too Val and the style! I too have been having browser problems so we all need Merlin!

Thank you all for your replies.

Yes, Peter, I'm a fugitive from Beeb poetry.

Where is Merlin when you need him, playing who's the best Wizard with Madame Mim

This poem brought tears to my eyes. Truly wonderful.

An excellent offering... looking forward to more of your work... bear

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