Stonehenge

Tourists pay to view it now,
Hundreds at a safe distance,
Shuffling in line around it, 
No contact with it, no time to connect.

Who can say what it once was,
Why it was built, and by whom,
What significance it held
In the hearts and minds of our forefathers.

For Rick’s Parise Pariku contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 3:01 PM
Nicely done, JAck. Looks like you pulled it off. Wishing you the best in his contest.
Poet Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 8:38 AM
An excellent write jack.Best wishes.
Loving Iii Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM
places that show us that the mythical my not be mythical.
Kendrick Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Winner for sure..I wonder if one could go at night and sit close and get a feel for what was done there many, many years ago...Enjoyed reading your expressive work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Sivey Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:34 PM
This is a grand and exquisite write my friend! I believe you have written a magnificent and delightful historical piece Jack! This is a fabulous entry into Rick's contest, you should do very well! Great Work!!
Gangabissoon Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Stonehenge awakes mysterious answers to each and everyone's ponderings about why it is here :) Beautiful! Love it!
Palmer Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 9:38 AM
still a puzzle to modern minds,great write Jack,best wishes in the contest
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