Lost In Time

Once was in life, now it's in stone
Caught in the minerals, of petrified bone
A medallion of ruby, circled in gold
Etched with words, so distant and old
Time of an asteroid, dinosaurs decease
Words on the medallion,
" We Come in Peace "

contest Precious stones and gems
11/19/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A  Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 2:07 AM
another sweet win. SKAT
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 10:14 AM
I love this science fiction poem. Congratulations on your win.
A. Sharma Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 11:45 PM
Brilliant take on stones Frederic! Congrats on fine win! Glad it got to winning list n I didn't miss!
Gorelick Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 8:38 PM
The most original one in the contest. Congrats. BG
Guzzi Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 4:52 PM
Reminds me of that probe we sent out? Nice one Fred! Congrad's on Your Win! Light & LOVE
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 4:18 PM
love the unique take on the theme many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 11:45 AM
I love this one Frederic, especially the final line...a 7 rating. // paul
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