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8/21/2026 for Infill With Attitude Poetry Contest sponsored by John Anderson

Eternity of Silence

"Man fears time, but time fears the pyramids." ~ 11th century Arab proverb


                                                Rising
                                            mysterious 
                                         and grand, far
                                   from history's aeonian
                            grid, stands The Great Pyramid.
                      When man's buildings all return to sand,
                 this timeless structure, still will stand, and, when
mankind fails and goes away; this edifice won't have a word to say.
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Borg Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I agree with you, David, the triangle shape is easy-peasy. To populate it with such wise words, though, is not. Congratulations on your placement win.
Crandall Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Thanks, Pascal - I appreciate that!
Anderson Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Congratulations on your placement is this contest. I hope you enjoyed the challenge! Well Done!
Crandall Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Thanks, John. Yes, I did enjoy it! I'm kind of fascinated by the long lastingness of the pyramids and...it's an easy shape - lol!
Godwin Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Well-written. Every word has already proven true. I enjoyed your poem on those amazing structures. CayCay
Crandall Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Hi CayCay - yes, I'm amazed by those structures, around for so many years. Cleopatra is closer to our time than she was the time of those pyramids.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
nicely done....best wishes with this contest entry.
Crandall Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Thanks, like I say, a triangle is easy!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:24 PM
I love this wonderful write. A great shape/ending.... "Good Luck" Have a lovely day writing away............
Crandall Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Thanks! Have a great day! A triangle is an easy shape - lol!
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