Secrets of the Past

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 06 Jan 2014
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~~In dark...mysterious discovered chambers,
earliest beings figured out their aim was;
to draw – paint what they saw,
now this is what we recall;

lucid pictures evoking primitive man;
portrayal of art work our ancestors began,
busy hands no time to slumber,
tracing outlines of stag and hunter,

from mineral particles,
shells and barnacles...
working slow never fast;
diversity of an ancient past,

craft of fingers – feathers or leaves,
questions there are many to believe,
hidden secrets set in stone,
shadowed symbols left alone.

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Comments

Submitted by scratch on

I like this Jenny!  I love caves and have been lucky enough to visit cave systems in France and Spain where it is possible to see prehistoric art.  If you get the chance google 'Alta Mira Northern Spain'. You should get to see pictures of the most breathtaking cave-art discovered - so far...

Excellent poem.

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

I like this too! It makes me think deeper about ancient art.       Elsie

Submitted by catherine poarch on

You're back! Lovely poem - and I most liked the bit about working slow and not fast. I don't know why but having been rushing around a lot maybe I just enjoyed that! 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

They are wonderful, and your description is lovely. But I would question their being the work of 'primitive' man,  or that man was ever primitive, and in fact these show something of early men's abilities, right from the beginning. People have often had to live in caves! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Jenny - this is wonderful, and your writer's block, seems well and truly unblockedsmiley.

Such an interesting subject, evocatively and effectively portrayed here.  The last two lines truly sent shivers down my spine.

Very much enjoyed.

Tina

 

 

Submitted by The royster on

Really superb Jenny.  Writers block??  I think you were just having a rest ;-) In just a few verses you painted the perfect picture.   Brilliant

Roy 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Scratch,

can I first say how lucky you are to have gone into those caves,  it must truely have been an amazing experience.  I was inspired to write this poem,  after watching a programme on BBC 2 about Stone Age man.  I have googled those caves and read up all about them,  it was really interesting.

It made my day that you enjoyed reading my poem and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.  Big smiles from me.  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Elsie,

that is such a compliement that my poem gave you food for thought.

Our ancestors were certainly people to be admired and respected.

Thank you for letting me know your thoughts...much appreciated.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Catherine,

I certainly know what you mean about rushing around,  it took me ages to put this poem together. I agree with you,  I think we could take a leaf out of their book and relax more.

Trying so hard to sit down and think,  but there always seems to be something else that needs doing.  I certainly am looking forward to sitting down and reading some more of others work on here,  including yours.

It's always nice to know my writing is appreciated and big smiles from me. smiley

Thank you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Rhiannon,

appreciate your thoughts on my poem. They were incredibly diverse for their time and had many skills,  I agree.

Always good to hear from you.

Jenny.  smiley 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tina,

trying so desperately hard to get inspiration,  I think maybe I shouldn't try so hard,  but when I see something that interests me that's when I get enthusiastic and BBC 2's The Sacred Wonders of Britain, certainly gave me inspiration.

Thank you so much for reading I always value your opinion.

Jenny.  smiley

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a lovely comment Roy,

I hope you're right about me not having writers block.  I can't imagine not being able to write again.

It was great of you to stop by and read my poem and to know that you enjoyed reading, I was grateful.

Thank you so much.

Jenny.  smiley

 

Submitted by prettyrose on

smileyHi Jenny, I hope your well.

 

Really flowing brilliant poem, enjoyed this very much well done.yes

 

take care

 

Trish :)))))))))

 

smiley Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Trish,

I'm fine,  but trying hard to find time to read writing on abc tales.

Your words mean a lot to me and for that I thank you.

I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, appreciate you letting me know.

Big smiles from me.  smiley

Jenny.  xxx 

 

Submitted by VeraClark on

What a vibrant poem, Jenny. You've captured the meaning and texture of ancient art using fabulous language.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks so much for reading my poem Vera...it means a lot.  Your writing is always so proficient.  so I appreciate your feed back.

Saying I've captured the texture of ancient art has really made my day.  Thank you again.

Jenny.   smiley

 

Submitted by Bee on

I don't know how I missed this, Jenny - it's wonderful! I'd like to agree with all of the above. The rhymes work brilliantly, too. 

Very much enjoyed your poem.

Bee

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for the great feed back Bee,  I'm glad you enjoyed and appreciate you letting me know.

always good to hear from you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by celticman on

yeh, it's funny how our ancestors went into these dark holes in the ground and were moved to create art.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Celticman,

thanks for reading and I agree with you,  they sure knew how to draw what they saw around them,  The first great artists known to man.

Appreciate you stopping by.

Jenny.