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Second On The Food Chain....Long Ago
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Second On The Food Chain....Long Ago |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Primitive dawn breaks over the land of places where the dinosaurs stand. Smoking volcanoes rumble in the night as howls and screams of animal fright. The cavern, a home for safety to dwell inhabited by man, for just a short spell Fires of light for food and warmth glow as the top of the food chain lurks below. The women keeping their children safe as they vigil attentively, sometimes chafe. Men, the warriors away for an easy kill Wearing furs which ward away a chill. T-Rex stalking silently for a new scent of man with spears and clubs, hell bent. Star filled sky shimmering a soft light as the glow of a meteor burns ever bright Millions of years have come, gone away. Lost from the earth, forever to stay. Only the movies and museums now show the way the earth was many years ago. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
why am I suddenly dreading my next birthday  enjoyed this one, Barry. Kathleen-- |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) I know just how you feel, it is ad to see much of history seen so vague now, but hopefully we can find more connections through research! (big hugggsssss) So well said, sweet friend, we all love your words so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
ooooh those were some days. well written and an enjoyable read. floria |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Informative, amusing and well written, Barry. Somehow, we never think of ourselves as part of the food chain.....its interesting, that at one time, we really were. Great job!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
WOW!!This is wonderful reading....I love the weaving of the vision from the past you are sharing. Magnificent. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Except for the fact that a couple hundred million years separated dinosaurs and man, your point is well taken. There was certainly a time when man was the hunted, just as animals are now. Doubt if it would be a fun time to live in, right, Barry?  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kay....hmmmm?? Maybe because you and I share a common prob. about birthdays.. too many candles?? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Floria...thank you...and I don't think I would be writing poetry if I were Nr. 2 on the food chain.. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Lyra...yes...just like your chipmunk.. we humans were once not on top of the totem pole smiling happily. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Karen...thank you...I tried to put some mind scenery in it...That was a time of our earth that continues to fascinate me.. Is that why I get called OLD Fossil? |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
'Deer...Michael...Correct!!! I am not sure I would even walk outside if I were second on the list... particularly during the time of the Dinosaurs. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Now we burn their remnants in our automobiles. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Just call me Wilma ha..Fred..a unique poem ~Victoria~ "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." |
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