My thanks to Paul Andruss for letting me use this photograph from Moreton Corbet castle. It was built in the 1100s then became an Elizabethan Manor House with the great big windows (like Hardwick Hall). Glass was taxed so the super-rich liked to use windows to display their wealth. It was damaged in the Civil war and abandoned in the 18th Century. It is on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.
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Thank you Michael.. enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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Thx , the same to you, and have a great week ahead. 😉 Michael
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A eerie haiku, Sally. I love the photograph and the background write up.
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Love it Sal! xo
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Thank you Debby… hugs xxx♥
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Nice, Sal! Great pic! 😘🤗xx
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Thank you Janice.. Paul is a great resource for images.. hugs xx
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You speak for a mansion that appreciates your observations (and so do I)
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Thank you Annette.. I felt quite emotional about this building.. still surviving but without all the grandeur.. xxx
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You have really done justice to the image Sally with this haunting haiku full of desolation and a sense of loss.
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Glad you like Paul… it does look so desolate.. hugs xx
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It is sad that it has been left to the wind’s devices! A wonderful haiku, and image too , Sally 🙂
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Thank you Judith… lucky to have the access to such wonderful images… hugs xx
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Yes, Paul is very generous with them! You fit the words around them perfectly though 🙂
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I recognized the pic right off cos Paul was telling me about his magical place and he let me see the picture. I hope he will blog it and them. I love your words Sally xxx
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Thank you Shey.. I am sure he will do.. all the photos were stunning.. pinched another for next week. Certainly an atmospheric place…hugs x
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I love places like this . x
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Intriguing place. Thanks, Sally.
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Thank you Olga. ♥
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