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The Ancient Plateau - Act 2

In the morning we arise
To a sky of perfect blue
Surrounded by leafy greens
And Birds in plumage hues

We head deep into the lush
Strange sounds resonate
If such beasts exist
I wonder what awaits

The rays of the sun beat down
As our strength saps by the hour
Intermittent squalls
Momentarily repairs our power

We come to a leafy clearing
And a sight beholds our eyes
A herd of massive Sauropods
Reach into the sky

To see such awesome beasts
As they amble, as if in slow motion
But way of to our left
Roaring, angered commotion

A Sauropod injured calf
Seen flagging from the group
A Tyrannosaurus stands over
In carnivorous stoop

Are we looking on in awe
At this sight from long ago
But we see this in our world
As the African plains show

The Scientists and Paleontologists
Are revelling in this time
To view these beasts of long ago
On this plateau in their prime

The evening slowly draws in
Around the campfire discussions are said
To preserve this ancient era
We all agreed, as read

We head back to the clifftops
To work our way back down
Through the lush rich greens
Immaculate are natures gowns

All through the descent
There's talk of what we seen
We read about it when we were younger
And even seen it in our dreams

The world above where we have come from
Has to remain in our past
Its been preserved for a reason
And its our duty, to make our silence last




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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 1/5/2010 6:41:00 PM
An excellent ending...kept me enthralled from the first....because of your imagery felt as if I was there...thanks so much for sharing your wonderful imagination and creativity!! Many thanks too for taking the time to read my writes and for your always nice comments and words of encouragement...all is deeply appreciated James! God Bless! Have a stupendous evening~Mary
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Date: 1/2/2010 11:24:00 AM
Wonderful tale of discovery and secretive info all in one story.. u need to write more stories James.. it is your forte'... u hold the interest of the reader so well and apt... I was thrilled by the adventure... awaiting another soon... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 1/1/2010 5:47:00 PM
James~ Wow Brilliantly done is all I can say! Imagery, imagery, story, site and sound! Laura :)
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Date: 1/1/2010 4:14:00 PM
Great write from a man with a lively imagination. The greatest nation on earth. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 1/1/2010 1:06:00 PM
Excellent write.If you go to youtube.com,type in alan jackson sissy's song and you can listen to it.
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Date: 1/1/2010 12:51:00 PM
I love this poem Fraser,infact i love them all,Well done talented poet and Happy New Year,my good friend--Charma
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