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The Curse of the Pharaoh's

Neglected and forlorn like the parent uncared for left to the ravages of time the great pyramids of Khuf Khafre and Menaura sit. The city about them spewing the gases of man into the once pristine desert and sky. Hydrocarbons and lead turn the atmosphere a shade of ochre tinged with rust, and the haze through which the marvels of the ages are seen is all that maintains the fantasy. Centuries pass as the life in and out of Cairo Egypt leeches off the glory of the past. Architecture, art, gold and silver that flowed from the mines like water from the font of Eden oil the skies and pump the heart of a nation. The Golden Age fell, fell with the onslaught of the Romans and Christianity… leaving a people to live on the corpses of Pharaoh’s http://www.arabworldbooks.com/articles1.html

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Date: 12/20/2010 9:58:00 AM
A nice of archeological dig around the anthropological midden, and exudes your genius which is the gate of all your great poetry.
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Date: 12/18/2010 4:44:00 PM
I saw your "you tube" you are darling!!!! a most peaceful countenance, my Lady!!!Cheers!!!! Jamie
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Date: 12/18/2010 2:23:00 PM
Hello Deborah, I have always been in awe of the Pyramids. They are quite a marvel. Built years and years before any type of scientific equipment. I often wonder "How did they do that!" May you have a wonderful holiday and thanks for your comment on my work.
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Date: 12/18/2010 6:42:00 AM
replied to soupmail sweetcakes :)
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Date: 12/17/2010 6:32:00 PM
Egypt seems to be still ringing in you and quite rings in your words, Deb
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Date: 12/17/2010 6:20:00 PM
Well Debbie u have certainly captured the essence of the Great Pyramids and their mysterious meanings ... wonderful lines of informative creativity TEACH.. enjoyed this entertaining write tonight with luv..
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Date: 12/17/2010 6:07:00 PM
how sad that this happened-- you sure brought that frustration of magnificence lost here, Debbie-- very stirring poem! And thanks for liking my kyrielle so much :D made me happy :) but hmm I am not sure where to check for Christmas greeting on youtube? can you send me a link please :) thank you! holiday hugs to you :) -- nikko :)
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Date: 12/17/2010 3:00:00 PM
Nice poetry as always... a pleasure to read... always Michael
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