Piles of Stones
To be brutally honest, I am not inclined to be impressed
With the prehistoric pile of stones on Salisbury Plain, Wilshire
During four trips to England, I did not go to see the rocks.
I have driven through Georgia many times, let me explain,
But I have never been through Elbert County where I am told
Eight modern monoliths have been erected with ten “guidelines.”
I suspect they were constructed to attract tourists near and far
When it comes to visiting these places, I have better things to do.
I’ve no time to ruminate on the what’s and why's of these rocks…
Old or new…they present, for me, nothing remarkable I’m afraid
Although for some folks I can see why they are points of interest,
I hear that both sites are now suffering from benign neglect.
NINTH PLACE WINNER
written September 30, 2021
especially for "Georghenge Stone Cold Mind" poetry contest
sponsored by Joe Maverick
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021
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