Stonehenge

Ancient monument on the English Salisbury plain 
Called Stonehenge by name.

Large tall megalithic blocks
On a plain that has no rocks.

Myths and legends surround the stones
Dozen of theories, yet still unknown.

An observatory, calendar or clock
No one knows the mystery of these big rocks

Tracking the stars or eclipses in the sky
Modern man still wonders why.

Built in many stages tell it was done
Proof of builders remains none.

Similar patterns, mechanism the same
Many stone monuments have a name.

Theories over time have come and gone
New ones show how it was done.

A man made structure that has me  amazed
Now future generations can gaze.

One fact remains and the the question is why
Build these structures, but where does the truth lie.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 6:23 PM
This is one of the best I've read on this great legend. It pays to pick around in some of the older poems. Luv, Lizzie
Guzzi Avatar
September 11, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Guess we will never know for sure? nice write! light & love
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Just popping in on this lovely one to say HELLO (I am still mad that we don't have more than 200 poems so that I can try to find old ones of my friends to read)
Loving Iii Avatar
July 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM
phyliss remember in the bible when moses' staff turned into a snake? and pharos magicians were able to do the same. back then they had magicians. today we have technology. john
Horne Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Yes, I wonder if we'll ever know, Phyllis. I wrote a silly limerick on Stonehenge for this contest, but I'd love to know what it was erected for.
Peranteau Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 4:10 AM
I think Phyllis, that the stones where placed there by a dino with a sense of humor ! *smiles* Great entry dear poet, I know Carolyn will like this very much ! Have a wonderful week....much love, james
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July 20, 2011 at 3:57 AM
Interesting poem. I have been to Stonehenge, and it is an amazing sight--although the great stones are not quite as massive as I thought. We may not know too much about them but they are a calender type clock, that much we do know. Good subject for a poem!
Sweetheart Avatar
July 18, 2011 at 7:31 AM
fantastic observations in this brilliant piece Phyl... I recall hearing about monolith monsters referring to these rocks.. it is an awesome piece and learning curve too .. thankxx for enjoying my contest entry my friend..luv..
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM
so sorry you were not in time for the contest, Phyllis. And look at me, I went and forgot AGAIN to officially enter a poem in to a contest!!!
Mehta Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Very stunning entry for the mystery contest, Phyllis
Fraser Avatar
July 16, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Fine entry into Carolyn's Mystery contest Phyllis. On the Western Isles of Scotland, there are "The Callanish Stones" which were constructed 50 years before "Stone Henge" good luck in the contest :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM
hmmm, there must have been a glitch ten minutes ago when I could not post comments!!
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM
oh, for the mystery contest? I think Carolyn will love this, Phyllis. it is exactly the kind of thing I think she is looking for in her contest. (it didn't close yet, did it?) I don't know if my message will go thru. I am getting systems error when I try to comment. Let me see right now!
Kendrick Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Excellent work about the mystery..Enjoyed reading this eve..Good luck in the contest.Reads like a winner...Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Enjoyed reading your thoughts on these stones.....My thoughts are it was a building. Who knows??
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July 15, 2011 at 9:40 AM
Good morning, Phyllis! Or should I say afternoon.. I am not having such a good day. Which I was... Like your poem here i am still in wonder if the truth lies. A great question by the way. I also wonder about the stones and the names attached, makes me wonder if the truth is streached out every generation/// thanks for sharing GOD BLESS,..p.d.
Ball Avatar
July 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Why indeed. Everyone wonders but no one can eveer truly know where they came from or why. Good job here my friend.God Bless, JB
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