A Futile Vigil
A Futile Vigil
By Elton Camp
As if looking to the sea they stand
A work that some describe as grand
Were they meant to inspire great fear
In those, who to their island drew near
Could carved eyes actually intimidate
Invaders bent on destruction and hate
For some other reason were they placed
A purpose that passing time has erased
Was it a project with wisdom undertaken
Or one foolish and very much mistaken
Their creators left utter desolation behind
To what was really important seem blind
A civilization that crumbled and died
Though leaving works known worldwide
An enduring mystery that makes us say
Why would they do things in that way
Unclear? Go here for a clue: http://www.scribd.com/doc/119458026/A-Futile-Vigil
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