As noble knights by sanctity embraced,
Stories traced upon a silent tomb
Emblazoned and caparisoned
In semblance of history
Laid to rest in glory.
Truth not writ in stone,
Death corrupted
Serving life
Enslaved.
False.
Fake.
Worthless,
Ego-wrought,
Mere trumpery.
Fearing exclusion,
History created;
The image takes precedence.
Inferiority boasts
Aristocratic lineage.
Living in fear of an empty life
Tombstones cover prophecy self-fulfilled.
These monuments, at first apearing to be exceptional examples of medieval tombs are no more than a sham… commissioned by a wealthy merchant to add a gloss of aristocratic respectability to his lineage at a time when ‘smelling of the shop’ tainted social standing.
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Lovely use of our wonderful language
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Thanks, Bobby.
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Reminds me of the political sickness that has exploded in our world. Sue, your words always speak to me. This is excellent poetry. I wish you a blessed Samhain. ❤
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The type of egocentricity that created these tombs is rife, sadly.
Thank you, Colleen. All days are blessed ❤
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Absolutely, Sue. ❤
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Lovely poem, Sue! 💗
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Thanks, Jordis.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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A great Etheree, so beautifully crafted.💜💜💜
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Thanks, Willow xx
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It seems we will never be free of those who glorify themselves with deception. (K)
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It is a human trait… not one of our best, but a common one.
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He gets 10 out of 10 for effort though.
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They were amazing to find… even though you just knew they were wrong.
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Hi Sue. Wonderful double Etheree. This makes me wonder about the merchant and also about the kind of snobs he must have been surrounded by. 😉 xo Happy Friday!
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England in that era was a very class conscious society, with still a vast gulf between those who were born to position and those who earned their money from trade. x
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I think this is pretty amazing, Sue.
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Thanks, Robbie.
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