Words - the Heart of Imagination
Words - The Heart of Imagination
So many years ago, cave men began,
Through drawings on their walls of stone, to show
What danced inside their minds; with art work shared
The heart of their imagination's thoughts.
It is the written word that separates
Mankind from those of species that are wild.
As for the spoken word—not really sure
We are the only ones who share that flair.
We are aware that dolphins, apes and birds,
As well as other animals of earth,
Communicate with words of special sounds,
The codes of which impossible to know.
Imagination must somewhat reside
Within their minds as pictured images,
The sounds they make communicate their thoughts
Into the spoken word among their kind.
Therefore, the giant leap that separates
Mankind from earthly species, large and small—
The miracle of written word for sure
Creates imagination set in stone.
Creates imagination set in stone,
Passed on from ancient times, and still today,
The spoken word dissolves when it is heard,
The written word—forever shared through time—
The heart of our imagination bound.
© Sandra M. Haight 2014
All Rights Reserved
~2nd Place~
Contest: Words-The Heart of Imagination
Judged 11/14/2014
Sponsor: Brian Johnston
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2014
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