Like shiny, white pearls,
Ensconced in firm, pink pillows;
She always smiles
To show off her dentures.
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Last Call in Lisbon
Casas Royale
A Fantastic Foray
[Day 8 – Óbidos, Alcobaça, Batalha, and Fátima]
Óbidos
Viewing from a ledge
Walled village of Óbidos
Perfect for parkour.
Alcobaça
A monastery,
Splendid Gothic monument
Houses royal tombs.
Batalha
A UNESCO site,
Another monastery
Preserved very well.
Fátima
Visions of Mary,
Catholic pilgrimage site;
Many faiths pray here.
In case you missed . . .
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
The Knights that Went Dark
[Day 7 in Tomar]
Once headquartered in Tomar,
The Order of the Knights Templar
Overcame Islamic domination in Portugal;
They were rewarded the castles of Almourol,
Monsanto, and Pombal.
Faced with perceived heresy,
And political upheaval,
The once mighty warrior monks’
Reputation and status were all laid lower
When the jealous King of France
Persuaded the Pope to destroy the Order.
In case you missed . . .
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Hot Lisbon, You’re Cool
A Family Affair
Started as Daddy,
Now being like a mummy;
It’s all under wraps.
Is he playing dead,
Or resting from surgery?
Family secret.
Torn
Speaks like the devil
Cold, razor-sharp cutting words,
Tears you to pieces.
Image: Pixabay
Worn
Image: Pixabay
Like shoes with no soles
From walking for miles and miles
Home at last, but worn.
Keeping Up with My Jones
Image: Pixabay
Feeling purposeless,
Just finished reading a book,
Must find another.
Karina Pinella 
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