Today's retrò post from Carpe Diem Haiku Kai is
castle which was first posted in February of 2013.
Arco's Castle Haibun
The valley I live in (Sarca Valley) sprawls under the ruins of a castle which sits on a mount, like a brooding hen. It's interesting to imagine what life must have been for so many long centuries. Last weekend, I visited the castle once again. It was a special occasion as one of the pathways had been renovated making the walk around the grounds safer. The city council organized guided tours for the occasion with various experts on the history of the castle, but also about the flora and geological period of our valley. I was intrigued that the Conti D'Arco family originally came from Mantua, a city that I lived in years ago and of which I have fond memories. It gave me a feeling somehow of continuity.
brooding in darkness
Arco's castle remembers
days gone by
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Sarca Valley under Arco's Castle |
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The original photo of the above |
Now, if Arco's castle would only reveal some of the stories of those bygone days!
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Ah ... but it has and fascinating they are!
DeleteI think that those brooding walls can tell stories if we could just tune into their wavelengths.
ReplyDeleteYou're right Bjorn and in the 80s the local archeologists began to dig out the stories.
DeleteThose dark broodings can sometimes lead to deep melancholy...
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Sometimes ... especially in winter.
DeleteIt's hay day has gone by:)-
ReplyDeleteSo true.
DeleteVery good take on the theme. The editing of the photo is very well done, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the photos too :-)
DeleteThe brooding gives the castle a forlorn but expectant air.
ReplyDeleteLovely comment ... thanks for dropping by.
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