Tanka

Mayan culture 
First you invade and destroy it
Then you mythologies it 
And finally 
Makes it a tourist attraction

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Terry O'Leary

December 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

I think I agree with everybody... we should be interested in the 'touristy' part... but we should also reflect deeply on the 'genocide' part... maybe we would then be less likely to commit the same crimes in future... Terry

Jan Oskar Hansen

December 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

one can only hope so

David Williams

December 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM

jan, I like the sentiment behind it buit as Kathy says it's life isn't it?...David

Jan Oskar Hansen

December 20, 2012 at 10:57 AM

yes it is life with small "L"

Kathryn Collins

December 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM

I thought much declined through natural or social circumstances with finally the help of invaders. Why shouldn't it be a tourist attraction? I know the trinkets and souvenirs they probably sell are ugly. It should be shown for historic value, don't you think. Am I taking your tanka too seriously?

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