Through the Pillars of Their Gods

I seem to recall a story
Long, long ago
Where two pillars of their Gods
Stood beside the Atlantic flow

They stood at the end
Of a great walled canyon
To another world you'd pass
Where every one was a companion

These people were so advanced
So far ahead of their time
Their nautical skills amazed
Leaving passing sailors sublime

Their culture was a wonder
As they lived in white marbled cities
Toned men so muscle bound
And their women so delightedly pretty

They never fought in wars
They had no reason too
No enemy could ever advance
Their Gods would never let them through

They could only encroach by ship
But their Gods would see them come
Their pillars would move together
Then a mighty wave would run

The waters would climb so high
To meet their skies of blue
When the mighty pillars met
The wave crashed down on their crews

When the waters calmed
Their was no sight of them
No debris from their ships
Or even floating men

What ever happened to this world
We could learn so much from them
Where Gods protected their people
All children, women and men




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Delacroix Avatar
October 24, 2009 at 10:02 AM
The question is, if there was such a great world, why did it ever get destroyed or disappear? Perhaps it was not all honky dory inside after all, just some legend thrown out to encourage the dreamer, which I really don't mind. Because we all dream of such a world, but in reality, we have to get our hands dirty and create it with the help of the "Gods". :) Thank you for writing this tale so well. I enjoyed reading it. Caroline.
Guzzi Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Sounds like Atlantis??? How about a verse for my Concrete Contest in the shape of scottish thistle? or plaid ? or a boat?? I know you can do it! Light & Love
Chircop Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Yes we can learn James,we can learn to remove our selfishness to protect others..we are not Gods,but through our God,we can make a better place by just helping others..beautiful message--Charma
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