Road For a Curious Mind's Journey

The Bimini Road is the one that I travel
Seeking the answers to history and lore
This undersea road has been tied to Atlantis
Who went here before, millennia ago or more?

Questions raised: was it journeyed on foot or horseback
Did Atlantis merchants use Bimini’s Road for trade
I remain on a quest for lost civilizations
How was this road constructed? How were huge stones laid?

It was September Second, 1968
When in shallow waters off the Bimini Coast
This curious wedged rock limestone road was first found
Beckoning curiosity seekers like me the most

With snorkels and fins I’ve swum over this structure
Bubbles rose as I surveyed rocks fitted in place
Speculation abounds and my intrigue’s profound
Such a thrill; curiosity can’t be erased

Surely it is simpler to navigate highways
Or explore the paths of New Hampshire’s White Mountains
But if ever a road were less travelled today
It’s the one filled by imagination’s fountains

A road that leads us back to envision the past
Is the one that I prefer to travel upon
If ever I learn what became of Atlantis
My life quest may be answered by Bimini’s spawn


by Carolyn Devonshire
For Constance's Road Less Travelled contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 1:05 PM
I have read up on the Bimini Road Carolyn. Very interesting reading. Once again congrats on your win in the contest >> James
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August 23, 2010 at 10:07 PM
What a Gem of a Poem. I felt a serene joy while travelling with your lines on that ages old Road. A brilliant piece of writing my friend and an effort to keep alive the golden and forgotten history of our by gone ages. And many thanks for your good wishes on my Poem Tree Roots and the Light. Love and best wishes.....Ravindra.....Carolyn Devonshire
Augustus Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Congratulations on getting a win in this contest!
Mehta Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Congrats on your win, carolyn
Brown Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 5:34 AM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Constance ~A Rambling Poet's~ contest "A Road Less Travelled~~". Love, Carol
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August 19, 2010 at 7:58 AM
excellent informative, and a wonderful read, i too ponder about lost civilizations, some were so advanced in culture, its an interesting subject, we may yet find the truth of Bimini Road. good luck in contest. Harry
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August 18, 2010 at 5:16 PM
I love this verse Carolyn, I read your book you know. Say why don't you post a blog about your contest? I didn't see one. I don't think any one has seen your contest post yet. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Oh what I would give to be able to write such wonderful poetry. Wishing you the best in the contest with this sure winner Carolyn. Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Awesome entry for the contest Carolyn.. All the best to you.. Hope your Wednesday's been great thus far, love Wilma
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August 18, 2010 at 5:56 AM
great poem...sounds like a nice adventure.
Nutter Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Love your writes and the adventures they take us on. Another superb write.
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 6:49 PM
I think this will do really well. YOu certainly addressed the topic keenly! I have always heard of Bimini Road but I do not know where the heck that is! Luv, Andrea
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August 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Smile ~ Very wonderful and intriguing write here Dear Precious Carolyn Devonshire! Smile, this splendid presentation reminds myself of when I first crossed Your Gifted & Lovely Self: You were always writing these somewhat mysterious yet engrossing tales of of pretty I would somehow say ~ "I Loved It; Beautiful" ~ "My Love Always to You & Your Loves Dear Carolyn," John! ~ Smile, "Have An Atlantis of A Beautiful Night Dear;" Bye!:) ~
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August 17, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Good luck in the contest with the write about those unexplained underwater structures..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Segal Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Great write Carolyn! thank you for your comment, all my love and big smiles, Simone
Byrne Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 3:08 PM
very imaginative and dreamy!
Flach Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Very interesting and well written. Have you ever read any of Edgar Cayce's stuff? He was an interesting man/psychic who had a fascination with Atlantis. Joe
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