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My Mesolithic Find

Upon this Pennine peak in stretch of wilderness, where ground is silver grey of moorland millstone grit, a glistening piece stands out. I take close look and see small flake of shiny brown. Curious, I pick it up. This stone is not from here and shows the hand of man. A thumb size crafted piece; one edge neatly saw-toothed. It is my first flint find. A hunter's blade I hold. It is a hide scraper from ancient butchering. Once used by Stone Age man. I felt it in my hand. A peculiar feeling. Now something primal stirs deep in my spirit core. I feel strange connection with folk of ancient world.

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Date: 1/5/2023 10:17:00 AM
you are showing your sensitivity Tony, this is well written and very interesting to read, I too feel connected to the past quite often through objects . They call this psychometry, interesting write
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Tony Hargreaves
Date: 3/7/2024 9:58:00 AM
Many thanks for comment. Have since then discovered other stone=age finds. And each time I feel that connection. Tony

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