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The Archaeologist
Quiet, the catacombs deep
posterity calls crumbling
as ancients left dreams
asleep
in piles of dust
entombed kings whisper no longer
sacred secrets of the shadow caster
covering ceilings to dark
while the light carried oil
pours smoke through the crevice
of yesterdays exit
holding fast
as he slips
further toward
a spiraling confusion
where words so loud repeat
dizzying
following footprints
in the sand
harsh cries of pressure, din
blow
swift
hauling him back home
to parchment, ink and pen
styled arcs and left tips
point precious collections
severing passage
to the wandering world
in his mind
he digs once more
etching symbolist markings
to history saying only
what grandeur lay
deep within
the eye of a flame
his tinder box sparks
encompassing
his safely guarded map
a flash of brilliance
penning only
the overflowed cup
posterity calls crumbling
as ancients left dreams
asleep
in piles of dust
entombed kings whisper no longer
sacred secrets of the shadow caster
covering ceilings to dark
while the light carried oil
pours smoke through the crevice
of yesterdays exit
holding fast
as he slips
further toward
a spiraling confusion
where words so loud repeat
dizzying
following footprints
in the sand
harsh cries of pressure, din
blow
swift
hauling him back home
to parchment, ink and pen
styled arcs and left tips
point precious collections
severing passage
to the wandering world
in his mind
he digs once more
etching symbolist markings
to history saying only
what grandeur lay
deep within
the eye of a flame
his tinder box sparks
encompassing
his safely guarded map
a flash of brilliance
penning only
the overflowed cup
Published 5th Oct 2013
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5th Oct 2013 3:44am
Reading list. That's all I've got!
My mind can't capture in words how incredibly written this is....Xo
My mind can't capture in words how incredibly written this is....Xo
5th Oct 2013 6:53am
So Sweet and I thank You Dear Rain for than Honour!!!
Always too kind!!!
Always too kind!!!
Anonymous
5th Oct 2013 4:10am
You draw such pictures in the mind's eye. Finding secrets almost lost, keeping them horded close. I don't know what prompted this poem, but I want to be there...
5th Oct 2013 6:59am
Thank You Dear Petit-Indeed treasures we keep must be held close-Thank You so much:)
5th Oct 2013 5:14am
5th Oct 2013 7:02am
Anonymous
5th Oct 2013 10:48am
Such a great piece, by you, Soul!
In this one you take the reader on a journey, an adventure through time. Much enjoyed!
In this one you take the reader on a journey, an adventure through time. Much enjoyed!
6th Oct 2013 3:33am
Thank You for joining the adventure Dear Queen:)
speaking of travelling time...soon I must get back to The Lord Byron ;)
speaking of travelling time...soon I must get back to The Lord Byron ;)
Anonymous
5th Oct 2013 11:14am
much enjoyed the read..well written, Soula
my son spent his childhood wanting to be an archaeologist, I bought and read many books on the subject!
turned out he just like digging for gems, but we both learned a lot-LOL
well done, and thank's
miki
my son spent his childhood wanting to be an archaeologist, I bought and read many books on the subject!
turned out he just like digging for gems, but we both learned a lot-LOL
well done, and thank's
miki
6th Oct 2013 3:37am
Thanks for dropping by Miki :)
That's awesome...I had pet interests in it-cool You dug through the ways :)
Have you gone to any of the public gem mines to dig?
I thought to take my Daughter when She was younger but she gave me that "Your an old fuddy duddy look" so I never went...me ...im not a fan of digging...but history, indeed dug!!!
That's awesome...I had pet interests in it-cool You dug through the ways :)
Have you gone to any of the public gem mines to dig?
I thought to take my Daughter when She was younger but she gave me that "Your an old fuddy duddy look" so I never went...me ...im not a fan of digging...but history, indeed dug!!!
5th Oct 2013 12:31pm
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10th Oct 2013 2:09pm
Ha!!!
I've been elusive Sir the past cpl days...but i shall be around for Your fine Writes soon...had glimpsed You around town for awhile...im just slow at picking up people...time is a bitch...i do dig Your style!!!
I've been elusive Sir the past cpl days...but i shall be around for Your fine Writes soon...had glimpsed You around town for awhile...im just slow at picking up people...time is a bitch...i do dig Your style!!!
13th Oct 2013 00:40am
13th Oct 2013 2:30am
funny...that's my birthday...I talk too much...but You know...we all gots our issues...
6th Oct 2013 3:39am
Ha!!! Indeed...it's been creeping in to many writes lately, thanks for picking up on that :)
Appreciate Your time and kind words!!!
Appreciate Your time and kind words!!!
5th Oct 2013 4:21pm
numerous interwoven images flowing in quick succession, not juz flowing , but spiralling & digging & revealing ...in realms of past, present & his mind holding future! brilliant write I would say, though requires two-three readings for the bigger & thoughtful picture presented by you!!
thank you SoulPoet for this share...would be reading you much more & more...
Uma.
thank you SoulPoet for this share...would be reading you much more & more...
Uma.
6th Oct 2013 3:43am
So kind of You Uma...I thank You very much for Your time and care to my humble write-Your Words mean a great deal to me!!!
7th Oct 2013 3:06pm
This poem reminds of the adventures of Allan Quartermain and Indiana Jones digging through rubbles of ancient history trying to tie up the present and maybe the future itself.
The imagery and flow of your poems are always present regardless of the genre you have chosen!
Always a pleasure to read... /EngrVV
The imagery and flow of your poems are always present regardless of the genre you have chosen!
Always a pleasure to read... /EngrVV
7th Oct 2013 4:16pm
HA!!!
Indeed Quartermain was in my minds eye as it was penned-too funny-Thank You so much for the kindness Sir!!!
Indeed Quartermain was in my minds eye as it was penned-too funny-Thank You so much for the kindness Sir!!!
11th Oct 2013 7:25pm
Ditto what D Poetic Engineer said. The adventure and mystery almost jumps off the computer screen.
12th Oct 2013 1:53am
Thanks Jazz-I Love such tales...it was for many years a childhood wish to be such a man.
Anonymous
11th Oct 2013 9:18pm
What a wonderful topic!
A great poem and a good read!
enjoyed
Kitty
A great poem and a good read!
enjoyed
Kitty
12th Oct 2013 1:57am
Greatly appreciated Kitty...I love falling into such adventure...I would daydream at length in Youth of such discovery!!!
28th Oct 2013 10:40pm
28th Oct 2013 10:54pm
I Thank You for Your kindness TL-I'm glad that it did :)-Indeed past lives-they hold much to ponder today eh?
Absolutely beautiful Soul.
I love the title, the topic and the whole piece is simply riveting! Soul,
your skills are so original and I enjoyed every single choice you made in choosing how to express your thoughts in writing.
Well done Very well done!
Always
Zazzles
I love the title, the topic and the whole piece is simply riveting! Soul,
your skills are so original and I enjoyed every single choice you made in choosing how to express your thoughts in writing.
Well done Very well done!
Always
Zazzles
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