The Facade

A well-guarded castle I am.

People gaze upon my exterior

Viewing the parapets and windows,

The balconies and banners.

A splendor indeed they behold.

Yet no one perceives they stand but outside its walls

And no man enters through the well-carven doors

No man gets to wander its maze-like halls or climb its winding stairs

No man sets eyes upon its glittering chandeliers or sparkling pools like mirrors.

Secret rooms remain unseen.

Archways remain unpassed.

The light of day and the wind of night are its only guests.

I long to release the guards.

But no. No, not yet.

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