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Tall towers

Tales past and present

By Raymond G. TaylorPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Tower of London, Eastern wall, financial buildings in the background. Photo: RGT, 2024

These tall towers tell tales of treachery.

Twisted tangled two timing thieves,

Try tricking trusted types tumultuously.

Too true to test thieving thanes,

Try thee, the truest

Testament to trust.

surreal poetry

About the Creator

Raymond G. Taylor

Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago

    Whoaaaa, you nailed this Tautogram! So brilliant of you! I loved it!

  • J. L. Greenabout a year ago

    What a tantalizing tongue twister of a poem haha

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    I have heard and read tales of these prison wall towers. Your poem is perfect.

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