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A Dinosaur's Lament

From Mesozoic Majesty to Modern Mundanity

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
A Dinosaur's Lament
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In ancient times, when giants walked the earth, Sauropods sauntered, their footprints heard far and wide.

They formerly wandered close to old woodlands, their necks extended to skim the sky.

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The earth trembled beneath their weight,

A musical composition representing the deepest mysteries in the universe.

Their recollection, however, is fading, a transient elegance, in the midst of today's hectic speed.

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In the middle of the never-ending hum of traffic, Stegosaurus moans, lonely.

"Where have all the grasslands and freeways gone?

Where can we even begin to navigate this labyrinth?"

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Pterodactyls long for the limitless skies of their prehistoric ancestors as they watch jets fly past.

"Human craft mimic our flight's quest, But where's the freedom, the boundless zest?"

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The mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, Now just a whisper in the halls of the museum.

"Where is the excitement of the hunt, the pure joy?"

As I become older, I feel, yet I still.

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We cherish the history of dinosaurs, from bygone eras to contemporary folklore.

Forever soaring in stories and imaginations,

With certainty, they occupy thoughts and emotions.

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    Written by Jason “Jay” Benskin