Looking Upon the Age-Old Sphinx Wondering

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I spent eleven years working with the Egyptian Navy in Alexandria, Egypt. This gave me ample opportunity to visit the Sphinx and pyramids at Giza on several occasions. Every time was as impressive and awe-inspiring as the previous and I never grew tired of gazing on the mighty Sphinx. I always got the feeling that he was looking right back at me. Hence, this poem.

For years I lingered in desert sands Trying to understand the reason for my being. Looking upon the age-old Sphinx, wondering When, where, why and how was our beginning Even made possible? Sun-baked, Together on bended knees we Stared into the eternity of the sun Rising like a giant orange Gum Drop Over the River Nile and lands beyond. For a few moments it felt good To be so far gone. Lost In the reverie of an ancient moment Uncertain as to whom or what I am But contentedly accepting the thought that Like the Sphinx, reason is occasionally void of reason Or so I understand.

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Kp Nunez

Date: 12/3/2014 9:03:00 PM

Sharing the same feeling whenever I look at God's creation in all its splendor, I feel minuscule and insignificant. That can only be short-lived, for though uncertainties come, we are comforted by the thought that we are here for a reason. That, the Sphinx does not know, though dubbed the "Terrigying One", for he is just manmade after all. Unlike you, who are fashioned after God's own image. You are valuable in God's eyes. As always, your works inspire introspection, dear sire. Kim :)

Terrell Martin
Date: 12/4/2014 5:56:00 AM

Kim, I'm SO THANKFUL for your kind and introspectively deep comments here and more so for simply being introduced to you here in P Soup. I'm REALLY looking forward to hearing much more from you, especially from your own lovely poetry which I've only tasted a small sample of. I owe you more visits and thank you again for your thoughts on the Age-Old Sphinx. Peace, Terry