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when archaeologists dig |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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And when some day in the distant future, archaeologists dig up the Sinai in Egypt for traces of lost civilizations what might they find in the Sinai desert? asbestos, and tons of rubble, the remains of today's Gaza strife, torn down settlements torn down lives from both sides but what will it tell them of the day-to-day struggles of death and survival, the day-to-day realities of Palestinians and Israelis? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Not enough to learn, I'm willing to bet.  And I backspaced the rest of what I was going to say, as my politics are better suited elsewhere in the forum, but I appreciate the wisdom here, Kacy.and oh-- This caught my eye, as I've been picturing New Orleans as a legendary underwater city... OH.  We already are a legendary underwater city!But how odd that I was working on something similar. Much enjoyed, my feisty friend!  |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Kacy, I wonder if it will simply tell them that "humanity is hopeless"...? I'm really, REALLY trying to think otherwise, but... Maybe if we could get some of the positive poems from this site deeply engraved on the equivalent of a Rosetta Stone, there may be a hint of promise...? -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Will make a great "That Was When" movie someday. Will read like fiction. Wonder as you do what it will tell ? Thanks for this, martyjo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Good question, Kacy. Really, good. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'm thanking each of you for your thought filled replies. Egypt has indicated it might be willing to accept tons of rubble from torn down settlements, something both Palestinians and Israelis have rejected. They don't want it buried in Gaza, and much of it contains asbestos, and other harmful chemicals and building materials. Sad to say, the burial site in the Sinai desert will be a ghostly graveyard, and will not tell the true story of what happened to the people. Sometimes, I wonder about other digs, including one or two I visited in the Middle East, as well as ancient sites such as Masada. We are always interpreting the past from these digs, and now? what if they lied about the realities of the ancients? what truths do we really know of the Incas and Aztecs? the tribes of Israel that scattered throughout the diaspora? ~Sigh~ and even for those of us who live in these times, what do we really know of the peoples who are caught up in these struggles? Man, I think I need to go pour myself another glass of whine tonight, for I made the mistake of watching/reading the world's news again today. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...I'm wondering what the next five to ten years will bring to that region...james |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
*nodding head* Kacy. it is sad, isn't it? and they have no clue what is being destroyed. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
But... don't you love it when you inspire others? |
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JesusChristPose Senior Member
since 2005-06-21
Posts 777Pittsburgh, Pa |
I hear you loud and clear... sometimes it is best to just tune out? |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
What indeed...where will the humanity be in it all?....Powerful and filled with truth...*big hugs* |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Very thought provoking write, Midnitesun. I can't imagine a dig being able to show the extent of what people experienced or to show their feelings. I enjoyed your poem because it made me think. I still remember your prose on the Masada. Your experience there was remarkable! I challenge any future posters here to hop down to the Prose portion and find it. miscellanea |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks to each of you and misce? thanks, I'm delighted you remembered the Masada write! |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Prolly not enough! |
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