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True History |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
True seekers look backward As well as forward, For they know, That history is ever ready To shed light on the future With it's illuminating glow. Sometimes while presenting The simplest artifact The past becomes our teacher And sets us on the right path. I am inclined to think That as often as not, There is more true history In the remains of a clay pot Than in the corrupted words Of priests and kings. For there is honesty and purity In simple things. Ida Werrett |
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Mr. Omniscient Member
since 2006-10-28
Posts 134 |
Wow. So deep. So profound. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ida, I loved this historical and philosophical gem from your poet pen! "There is more true history In the remains of a clay pot Than in the corrupted words Of priests and kings." As an aside, being an archaeologist had been one of my career aspirations. I think that if I had become one, I would have had your poem framed upon the wall of my office!  Big hug-o-love, Linda |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
absolutely true and fine! excellent 'write'! applause!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Wow! I really appreciate these comments from poets that I truly admire for your own wonderful talents. Thank you. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Linda, I've always had an interest in archaeology, myself and do a lot of reading on the subject. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Very well said Ida, you must be quite a philosopher, much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You Lindsey, I don't know about a philosopher but I am an observer. Ida |
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EConover Junior Member
since 2007-10-01
Posts 14 |
Your poem speaks to me, even though I am not one for the past. The second stanza is so crisp and clean, one cannot help but to store its idea in thier mind. Thanks for that |
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PoppaLoco Member
since 2007-09-23
Posts 83EU, NL, Limburg |
..previous comments do give a strong feel of archaeology and science to your poem, but I feel it applies to almost everything we view. So true literally, and such a fine metaphor too (which goes for most truths!) Pops |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You EConover and Poppaloco for your very nice comments. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thanks for the History lesson...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank You, James Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, I love this. I majored in Classical Civilization as part of my BA, and particularly loved Greek civilization as opposed to Roman, and very particularly loved the excitement of being able to identify the painters of Greek vases from their styles and managed to wangle a lot of that into the History syllabus that I taught to pupils much later - so I really, really "get" this! Thank you, Ida, for taking me back. - Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I always appreciate your comments, Owl Ida |
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