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The Pharaoh's Scarabe Necklace

I was trudging with deep thirst amid scorching sand dunes, when suddenly the desert wind hurled me against an ancient tomb; and as the swivel door swiftly opened, my fear increased. What was this mysterious, mystic place... beneath one of the Great Pyramids embellished by massive sphinxes? Why did the Egyptians believe in after-life? Scary mummies in long, beautiful hand-painted sarcophaguses appeared, and the foul smell induced more dread than an imminent vomit...I screamed! And into that labyrinth of adorned walls, I couldn't find an exit...painted faces and sacrificial eyes hunted me all the while... was I going to be their next victim? I heard chariots wheels screech... they were coming for me, I panicked, a pang pierced my chest encroached by hands... and glancing at those mystical frescoes, I fled! And running faster than a tiger, trying to catch my heavy breath, I collapsed into the coldest corner crying out,"God, please help me!".... No human voice echoed but mine in the hallways of the Pyramid; how would I have been been able to combat anxiety, fear or even death? I found myself by the tomb of Tutankhamun's, he didn't seem dead, but vividly alive and well... and he kindly smiled, handing me his scarabe necklace... saying, "Take it and end the curse of the robbers!" Why didn't he punish me for disturbing his peace? Sudden death could have been experienced by me! What ever happened to the Anubis guarding his tomb and treasury? Did the Pharaoh send it away to warn me?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 4/17/2010 10:46:00 PM
This is awesome! Really enjoyed.
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Date: 3/30/2010 7:21:00 PM
Congrats for the win. Quite a fanciful dream
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Date: 3/28/2010 10:40:00 PM
Full of breathtaking adventure. It is good you brought us back to this ancient times where mummies, pyramid and pharaoh reined. My congratulations on your well-deserved win, Andrew. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 3/27/2010 10:18:00 PM
Quite the vivid dream Congrats Andrew
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Date: 3/27/2010 8:07:00 PM
Congrats Andrew on your winning poem in the I Dreamed contest.. an excellent write and terrific win for u to so enjoy and share ..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/27/2010 6:18:00 PM
You certainly have elaborate dreams. glad it all came out okay and congratulations on your win. Joyce
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Date: 3/16/2010 5:19:00 AM
Nice write, Andrew. It brings to mind a movie that I once enjoyed. I forgot the name, but it was about a museum that came alive every night. An Egyptian mummy included. This was a fun read...and held some fun memories for me. Thanks for sharing. Keep creating with words! Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/11/2010 4:34:00 PM
This desert experience..this journey you sent us in,these descriptions..The Pharaoh's story..enjoyed..excellent..Charma
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Date: 3/11/2010 4:44:00 AM
Defiunitely hauled me in for this imaginative and well written trip, Andrew. Thanks. Robert
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