No compass for my destination,
I find no peace in the stars.
Navigating clouds in isolation,
where horizons mark my scars.
The unknown time beyond my dusk,
my reckoning proclaims.
My ancient bones, in fossil husk,
since my world went down in flames.
*
Through vast millennia, there I lay,
from when my history turned.
My lost self buried since that day,
in the place my carcass burned.
With carving tools, you come to unwrap.
my grave, your makeshift canvas.
To wake the past, to bridge the gap,
of eras that lay between us.
*
Both proud and fierce, now I stand.
majestic for all to see.
The mighty beast who ruled the lands
of ancient history.
My reconstructed bones you place,
for science and education
While my spirit rests in that long-lost space
beyond imagination.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (22)
So glad you wrote about the importance of finding their bones!
Well done, It thought it would be so relevant later, still feared and known.
This one is a serious contender in the challenge 👍😁😁👍😁😁
I love the rhyme and rhythm of your dinosaur poem… I especially like these lines: ‘Both proud and fierce, now I stand. majestic for all to see The mighty beast who ruled the lands of ancient history. My reconstructed bones you place, for science and education While my spirit rests in that long-lost space beyond imagination.’💜
This is absolutely beautifully written, my friend! A brilliant entry!
Stunning piece of poetry Good luck to you😇
Another excellent piece
Hate the nice work, if you don’t think it’s outstanding take your insights and go home. Great poem Cathy!
Fixed the 'Nice work'...seriously? Loved this - had an air of Ozymandias about it. Gorgeous imagary as always 🤍 C x
Not me thinking of the ghosts of dinosaurs haunting us after reading this, lol. Loved your poem!
This would be a top story one day!
This made me teary, Cathy! Fantastic poem and great entry to the challenge.
Nice entry, Cathy! I especially loved the last stanza.
Awesome!!! The rhyming and flow are magnificent!!!❤️❤️💕
Cathy, while many of your others had humor ( and they are funny) I truly appreciate the work you did on this piece. The flow, the information and the feel work so well together. I wish you the best of luck on the challenge especially with this wonderful poem
Love this Cathy - really love the line 'I find no peace in the stars' Great entry and good luck.
The imagery you've woven throughout your poem is stunning, painting a vivid picture of fantastical landscapes and boundless horizons. Your words dance across the page, sparking the imagination and igniting a sense of awe and wonder. Moreover, "Beyond Imagination" resonated with me on a deeper level, serving as a reminder of the limitless potential of the human spirit. Your poem celebrates the power of creativity and the magic of dreaming big, encouraging readers to embrace their imagination and pursue their passions.
Love this! Very impressed with your entry; good luck, my TO neighbour!
Lovely nostalgic glance down the annals of prehistoric times. Great read.
Great stuff!! Grinning away here. Fab entry. 🥰
Such a great entry. Flows perfectly
This is an absolutely magnificent evocation of a lost age and the monsters who once ruled it, Cathy. Wonderful challenge entry!