Tulum

Poet: Ken Jordan Poem: Tulum Edited by: Sparkle Jordan written: October/2013 Tulum,  in the morning sun,  is like a diamond  shining brighter  than any diamond  that  your eye's will ever see - Only a few  can say  that  they have seen  this mythical wonder... the Mayan city,  that stands  on a rocky  promontory  overlooking  the Caribbean  sea - When you're here  in this  ancient city, you feel the spirit's  of  the  Maya people, Who  discovered this sacred place... the sea route that linked Mexico to  Central America - During the time of the  Maya people, the city was called Zama which means Dawn - At the turn of the twentieth century with the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors, the city's name changed to Tulum, In Maya language  Tulum means Wall - It's inhabitants  (around ten thousand) Mayan's, built a wall that  surrounds  the city, to protect  there most  precious buildings; called the ruins  of  Tulum - also  Known as the  Maya ruins - The most  imposing building of all  in  Tulum,  is El Castillo, (The Castle).   From  just outside of  Tulum,   you can see  the ruins  of  El Castillo,  that rest  on the highest point  in the city - Walking around,  you will see other Maya ruins  such as, Templo del Dios del Viento, (Wind's God Temple). Casa del Cenote,  or  (The House of the Well),  just to name a few - There are many  ruins in  Tulum, about sixty structure's - So much  beauty  and  history  awaits you  here - This oasis  on the  southeastern border  of Mexico,  in the state of  Quintana Roo,  along Mexico's Caribbean coastline  on the Riviera, Is home  to the world's  most beautiful pristine white sandy beaches,...... it's spell bounding - If you're blessed to come here to this last known  stronghold  of the  Maya people, you will stand in the presence of their life's history - Conversely,  when you listen closely... ancient  voices  can be heard whispering through the wind of the Maya Ruins,  it will  leave you  speechless - Tulum,  in the setting sun,  over the Caribbean sea,  is like  no other place on earth -  : Ken Jordan Poem: Crossing Over Edited by: Sparkle Jordan written: September/2013 When I go, just know I'm  crossing over, to that majestic place unknown - I'll be floating on a cloud of glory, and through the gates of heaven - Angels will be waiting, to welcome me home -   on the bluff -