The Paladin

Thoughts swim within
the opaque waters
clustering momentarily
then drifting apart.
Contemplation of art
played back in reverse
immersion in culture
of ages who refused
to be forgotten,
give over.
The Palladian Bridge
joining separate parts
crossing the gap between us
over dark blue of deep water.
Opulence of few
retained by the mob
was this a pure creation?

(NaPoWriMo 2011)