Irish Castle for Sale

Irish Castle for Sale

Recently renovated tower-house available,
cobbled floor washed clean after 1600’s raid,
timbered beam roof replaced post 1750’s blaze.
Exiled landowner wants quick deal, will consider trade.

Lefties will love clockwise-winding staircase.
Daunting front door discourages the uninvited,
additional iron grill can be pulled up by chain.
Although uneven steps may bother the near-sighted.

First floor accommodates 4 guards, 8 oxen, 12 sheep;
the second story murderhole still operational;
third story necessary seats six, well-ventilated;
breeze through open slit windows, sensational.

Top floor master suite complete with fireplace
sleeps over 30 in seated position against walls,
with built-in cubby-hole for the wee ones;
can optionally be used for banquets or balls.

Call now, this stronghold will sell fast since
all surrounding lands no longer entailed.
Underground dungeons can be let out for rent,
escape tunnel location disclosed at final sale.



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Note: this poem is part of a collection, to read more please see:  "Ireland "  E: Barúlacha Fileata~poetic observations~poems inspired by my trip to my ancestoral home   Sláinte!