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Holographic forms formed life anew.
As colorful lives on walls came true.
These walls that held secrets from the past,
Ancient secrets hushed unveiled at last.

Hieroglyphs now waking with the dead,
Deciphering gold mask upon the head
Of the child King whose scepter he held tight
Which morphed him into manhood overnight.

Treasures that surround him in his tomb,
His afterlife contained within that room.
Unwary of the fate that will befall
Archeologist's lives to one and all,

Of the curse of death soon to transpire,
Destroying fame and dreams of their desire.
King Tut, his wrath now unleashed to defend
Desecration of his eternal end.

© May 29, 2016

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Note: In Thebes Egypt in the Valley of the Kings in 1922
Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the 3,000 year old
tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun (aka King Tut) When 
Howard Carter opened the burial chamber of King Tut
it was the first time anyone had seen the burial chamber of 
a Pharaoh, untouched since the Pharaoh's death in 1333 BC,
the tomb was full of King Tut's possessions he would need
in his afterlife. There was thought to be a curse of death 
on those disturbing his remains.

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Kurt Ravidas

Date: 4/29/2019 4:33:00 AM

I like Egypt too. I deslike what they did with their amazing legacy. I was shocked when I found out they processed mummies into fertilizer. In terms of the ancient Egyptians, their descendants deprive them of eternal life.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/29/2019 6:05:00 AM

I only knew about the cats that were used. They were not mummified cats, but cats used to make money and fool tourists which is so sad. Please send me a link if you can that says they used actual mummies. That would be terrible desecration. Thank you Kurt.: )

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 4/28/2019 3:29:00 PM

Being in Egypt several times, I never visited their empty graves and museums full of the dead. "Don't see some things up close". Great poem, Connie.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/28/2019 5:46:00 PM

Thank you Kurt. I love Egyptology...any Egyptian artifacts. I have many replicas around my house some that I bought from the exhibit in Los Angeles I went to see when it was there. Their history is fascinating to me. : )

John Michaels

Date: 6/14/2017 2:09:00 AM

What a great write, Connie. I have always been fascinated by the pyramids and Egyptian mythology, so really enjoyed this. The dual lines about the sceptre / manhood were very astute. Regards, John.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/14/2017 6:38:00 AM

Thank you very much John. I watch every program on Egypt I can find and I own several books about Egypt including the Book of the dead. I feel I have a connection with Egypt, perhaps from a past life. : )

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/7/2016 9:26:00 AM

I have a n attraction for all things ancient Egyptian, Connie, and this well writ piece summons up timeless mysteries. Much enjoyed. Now, pack your bags, and let us both ride through the setting sun in the vally of the Kings. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/7/2016 6:14:00 PM

Oh, I would go with you in a nano second Viv. I too love Egyptology. My bedroom and massage room contain many artifacts I have collected over the years. I got to see the King Tut exhibit when it last toured Los Angeles. I had to fly over and my friend took me to see it. I also got to visit the Louvre's Egypt exhibit in Paris in 2009. Thank you. Cheers, Connie ; )

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/17/2016 7:50:00 PM

I really enjoyed this, Connie! I'm a history buff, especially ancient history. Great write and congrats on your placement in the contest! Blessings!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2016 4:01:00 AM

Thank you Kim. I enjoy history too. Egyptology, especially...: )

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/14/2016 3:19:00 PM

Congrats Connie, for your WIN with this mystical, enchanting poem!! ;-)

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/13/2016 6:01:00 PM

Connie, I am back to congratulate you on this wonderful poem that didn't make it in time for a previous contest. So happy for you now that it is on this winning list now! Congratulations! 7 Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/14/2016 1:29:00 PM

Thank you Sandra. I love Egyptology and feel a connection with that time period of the Pharaohs. I am happy Constance's contest gave me a second chance to enter this and that I got on her winner's list.: )

Madhupriya Shanmugam

Date: 7/13/2016 3:09:00 PM

Congratulations Connie...loved your poem:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/14/2016 1:30:00 PM

Thank you Madhupriya! : )

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 7/13/2016 2:21:00 PM

What happened to Carter? I love this poem....anything about Egyptology....Congratulations

Carol Eastman

Date: 7/10/2016 8:58:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work here.

James Tate

Date: 7/6/2016 6:42:00 PM

Very interesting historic poem.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/6/2016 11:53:00 PM

Thank you James.I am into Egyptology. Cheers, Connie ; )

Messoh Vincent

Date: 6/9/2016 10:36:00 PM

Wonderful thought,great write.

Matthew Anish

Date: 6/7/2016 1:48:00 AM

Reminds me of the Steve Martin song about King Tut. I used to have a poster of the old boy on my wall. Good job! Peace & Live Matthew Anish

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/5/2016 5:45:00 PM

The dead should be respected and not dug up or removed from their resting place. This is the idea behind his curse. Thank you very much Arthur for your high rating. ; )

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/4/2016 11:04:00 PM

Forget any contests, this is just a great poem! You have said so much in a few verses! Loved the ending! :) A7

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/5/2016 5:46:00 PM

Please read my above reply. I goofed and replied in wrong box. ; )

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/3/2016 3:25:00 PM

A great poem, Connie, and too bad you were late entering. Better than many I read (including my own that didn't place). Perhaps you can use it on another contest. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/1/2016 6:06:00 PM

Connie, by the way, I bet you might be able to use this in either Constance's or Rob's contest when they do those contests that allow sometimes not just N/A's but also ones never entered in a contest before. It's always good to have a few here at Soup when such a contest arises.

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 6/1/2016 12:39:00 PM

Definitely a winner......you can smell the musty tomb

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 6/1/2016 6:47:00 AM

Excellent Egyptology write. A great read. Thanks for sharing it.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/31/2016 10:34:00 AM

Egyptian culture still holds a lot of fascination for people ... so much still wrapped in mystery. Your opening stanza was my favorite , Connie ... though late in the contest, you still found your inspiration, which in the long run, is the most rewarding aspect. Nicely done.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/30/2016 10:22:00 PM

Connie, this is a great read, I believe in the curse, you did well making a poem on King Tut... Hugs. LINDA

Carl Fraser

Date: 5/30/2016 9:35:00 PM

If a child puts a curse on something then he must of had a very good reason. Perhaps being sealed up with a bunch of gold wasnt in his dreams. Interesting write Connie. Blessings Carl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2016 1:08:00 PM

a valiant effort in that contest. Too bad you missed it. I got last place and not a real win, but oh well, at least on the list! Are you enjoying the holiday with family?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 5/30/2016 3:37:00 PM

Not sure if I read your entry yet. I will go check. At least you made the list. I am bummed at myself for not getting this in on time. Carissa is here and I need to work on teaching her how to read. Have a great day. ; )