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Petroglyphs

resounding echoes in caves of timelessness my hands caressing walls of rock never kissed by daylight walls that speak loudly of proud ancestors immortalizing their essence and existence painting dwelling hunting sleeping making tools raising families communicating telling stories leaving messages their legacy much like us in many ways yet so very different AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on July 30, 2018 for contest END OF JULY 2018 STANDARD sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST Originally posted on July 24, 2018

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L. J. Carber

Date: 8/5/2018 8:36:00 AM

Congrats Line-- you speak well of the mystery and humanity of the cave dwellers, something I became aware of when I saw some 40,000 year old paintings.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/5/2018 8:55:00 AM

Most impressive I'm sure! Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, LJ.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/3/2018 12:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your #1 win! :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/3/2018 1:38:00 AM

Thanks, Susan. Much appreciated.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/2/2018 4:20:00 PM

Yes, these caves of 'timelessness' speak volumes of history to us about our past. I am afraid much of our history today survives in the 'clouds' of wireless data. I very thought-provoking poem, Line, and congrats on your Podium win. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/2/2018 6:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Samuel Otieng

Date: 8/2/2018 4:11:00 PM

Congrats Line. Your poem speaks volumes about the early (cave) man. They made sure their story is timeless by the engravings on the caves. Nice piece.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/2/2018 6:26:00 PM

Thank you, Samuel, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/2/2018 8:33:00 AM

Such a vivid picture of 'caveman life,' richly depicted---with that finale bringing it all together for us 'moderns.' Congrats on your well-deserved win in the contest, Line! :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/2/2018 8:56:00 AM

Thank you so much for your most appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/24/2018 11:01:00 PM

They left behind their markings both mysterious and intriguing. Maybe someone will think the same about our markings, lol, I have enjoyed your poem this evening Line

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/24/2018 11:14:00 PM

Thanks, Pixie, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/24/2018 9:27:00 PM

Very much like us, yet so different. And the "us" is changing so rapidly, I rarely recognize the "us" any more. Nice poem, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/24/2018 9:31:00 PM

Good point, Caren. Thanks for your visit and comment.